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boonie Inukshuk Offline Posts: 45 Location: WV Joined: Jan 4^th, 2018	Re: Should I bail on my Quetico trip? Reply #10 - Jun 14^th, 2020 at 11:30pm	Quote Print Post
	I don't have any PMA experience, but can tell you that you'll need to get a special permit to camp in one. The portages are not maintained and you'll have to practice very strict LNT camping. Some PMAs see more travel than others, consequently would be easier going. Somebody has a website with some information. If I find the link, I'll post it for you.


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boonie Inukshuk Offline Posts: 45 Location: WV Joined: Jan 4^th, 2018	Re: Should I bail on my Quetico trip? Reply #11 - Jun 14^th, 2020 at 11:32pm	Quote Print Post
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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: Should I bail on my Quetico trip? Reply #12 - Jun 15^th, 2020 at 12:10am	Quote Print Post
	Lots of good information about the pma's at that link Boonie, thanks. If I was in my 20's I would be all over it. I've been to Raven Lake in the Mugwump pma back in 2009. That lake gets some visitors every year and the trail wasn't difficult. After watching some trip videos of other pma's I think I'll pass. But if you have the energy and want solitude, that's where to go with the Canadian Border closed for now.


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goblu79 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 87 Location: Oklahoma Joined: May 2^nd, 2018	Re: Should I bail on my Quetico trip? Reply #13 - Jun 15^th, 2020 at 12:42am	Quote Print Post
	Okay, let's assume I take a Fall Lake permit on 7-30. We paddle north into Basswood. Would I expect to be runover by people? This is option 1. Option 2. I take an Angleworm permit...portage forever and go north into Bear Trap and possibly the PMA. Lots of folks in this area?


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HighnDry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1056 Location: Minneapolis Joined: Apr 29^th, 2013	Re: Should I bail on my Quetico trip? Reply #14 - Jun 15^th, 2020 at 1:23am	Quote Print Post
	PMAs are primitive maintenance areas with no portage maintenance and campsites. Lots of fun just like Wabakimi and to some degree WCPP. Bring your handsaw.


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: Should I bail on my Quetico trip? Reply #15 - Jun 15^th, 2020 at 11:24am	Quote Print Post
	goblu79 wrote on Jun 15^th, 2020 at 12:42am: Okay, let's assume I take a Fall Lake permit on 7-30. We paddle north into Basswood. Would I expect to be runover by people? This is option 1. Option 2. I take an Angleworm permit...portage forever and go north into Bear Trap and possibly the PMA. Lots of folks in this area? Basswood and the border lakes will be ful of not only campers but motor boats as well at that time of year. I don't know how old you are but I know I regret not doing more bushwhacking trips to the interior when I was in my 30's and 40's. I'm now 60 and still in shape but the endurance has slipped. Goblu, these times we are in now could be the motivator for you to do that "hard" but very rewarding trip that you won't want to do as you approach geezerdom. You also have plenty of time if you start asap to get in really good shape. Best of luck with your decision.


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HighnDry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1056 Location: Minneapolis Joined: Apr 29^th, 2013	Re: Should I bail on my Quetico trip? Reply #16 - Jun 15^th, 2020 at 12:18pm	Quote Print Post
	I would suggest that if you take option 1 that you contact Packsack outfitters and get a tow to the top of Pipestone Bay. You will avoid 3-4 hours of paddling, the motorboats, and be dropped off just south of upper Basswood Falls. From that vantage point, you can travel down the Basswood River or east across Basswood Lake following the border.
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goblu79 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 87 Location: Oklahoma Joined: May 2^nd, 2018	Re: Should I bail on my Quetico trip? Reply #17 - Jun 15^th, 2020 at 10:16pm	Quote Print Post
	I think we are going to take an Angleworm Lake permit and head for Bear Trap Lake. We might try a couple days in Sundial PMA. Thank you all so much for all your help...I might be asking more questions as time goes forward.


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: Should I bail on my Quetico trip? Reply #18 - Jun 16^th, 2020 at 11:24am	Quote Print Post
	goblu79 wrote on Jun 15^th, 2020 at 10:16pm: I think we are going to take an Angleworm Lake permit and head for Bear Trap Lake. We might try a couple days in Sundial PMA. Thank you all so much for all your help...I might be asking more questions as time goes forward. I like it. It will have a wilderness feel to it rather than hearing boats and fighting for sites on the border lakes. It would be cool if you did up a report for us as well. Go for that PMA because you most likely never will want to again.


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: Should I bail on my Quetico trip? Reply #19 - Jun 17^th, 2020 at 1:09am	Quote Print Post
	It was announced today that the US Canuck border closure has been extended through at least July 21.


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