Boundary Waters / Fighting the wind

As we leave Lac La Croix Lake. To find a place to camp near Curtain Falls. To our amazement. All of the campsites were taken. And that is because if you come through Canada. The Canadian side is not protected. And you can use motorboats. So instead of canoeing up the Moose River with nine potages. You just drive to Canada and catch a boat ride to where you only have one potage. So we headed back the other way to find our next camp. Just as we settled in for the night. In came the high winds. Just as the canoe touched the shore.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Looked like a good time. 4 degrees here last night in the hammock. That wind thou. Take care, Al

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

44 degrees here. What a crazy year so far. Any time is a good time to hang the hammock.

[@backpackingadventures4813]

Great trip! Looked like a lot of fun even with the wind and rain. Was this in the Fall? Superior Gear hammock is still on my list.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

That was last May. I have a few more trips videos coming out from the past year. The Superior Gear is a really nice system.

[@sheilahenry7279]

Friends of mine did a summer boundary water canoe trip. When they were coming back into the US suddenly they had the hardest time. Tons of security & very time consuming. Questions galore. Finally they learned about 9-11. They’d not even heard. Amazing to loose contact from all people & news for 3 months. I’d love that.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

We were up there when the George Floyd riots were going on. When we got out, we couldn’t believe what was happening. Another time was in 1979 when John Wayne died. When I came home, there was a bunch of John Wayne movies going on and it took me a while to figure out that he passed away.

[@kennyd2134]

One time at band camp...........

[@christinamaddy6551]

That was a lot of Jonny footage ❤thank you!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

We can never have enough of Jonny!

[@kkasper15]

Part two of our Spring Adventure! Thank you for always doing such a great job capturing the beauty and the fun! TJ and I can't wait for the next one ... We're already looking at entry points and getting a few trip ideas in mind. 🙂It is safe to say we are "feeling the BWCA itch"!!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Looking forward to our future trips in the BWCA with the three of you!

[@mat-ventures]

Hey Ron! Nice video and adventure. I wish one day to join you from the Canadian side and paddle my way (no cheating!) to your camp site!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

You paddle down from Canada. And I will paddle up for Minnesota. And we’ll meet at the border. That would be a great trip.

[@chriscon8463]

Very nice camping trip, rain notwithstanding. Time to pull out the old Gore-Tex!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I just arived in Southern California and it’s raining. What ever happened to “it never rains in Southern California!”

[@petescharber8567]

Makes a guy get anxious for soft water season! I am thinking of an early spring trip this year!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

The way the weather is going. It could be next week. Wouldn’t that be nice!

[@anthony6312]

Coleman Island across from Warrior Hill? I've been going there since my dad first took me in 1988. These days I prefer the other site on the island, more sun and the sandy beach is great. I'm a little surprised none of you were wearing life jackets. Seems like an unnecessary risk. Anyway, looks like you enjoyed the site as much as I have. My best memory is watching the Northern Lights for hours with my dad at that site. My dad was so happy my brother and I enjoyed going there and he'd be happy knowing we still go.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Memories with your dad makes the BWCA even more special. Thank you Anthony for sharing that. Much appreciated.

[@LousyFIBs]

Every time I go to MN, the weather changes quickly. I was just there in November for the Winter Camping Workshop and it changed literally every hour.

[@andrewhoium1766]

That happens. Gotta be tough to live here. And it helps to dress in layers.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

An old saying in Minnesota is “ if you don’t like the weather. Just wait a minute. It will change”.

[@sheilahenry7279]

Nice trip & thanks for the throw out of type hammock! Was your friend around the 16 min eating w/ a bamboo long spoon? I’ve thought of trying to skip that titanium taste of mine but mixed reviews.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

That was a spoon that I carved out of a Cherry Tree branch that fell in my backyard. With my axe and knife. I will have to carve out a spoon for you and your husband.

[@bolleolympus]

✌✌👌👌👍👍😊😊❤❤

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you bolleolympus so much. You’re the best!

[@kevinbungles]

Nice. What is the make and model of the boat you were in Marine.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

That Was a NorthStar canoe called the North Wind 17. It is a Kevlar canoe that weighs only 40 lbs. ( 18 kilograms ) Thank you Kevin for watching.

[@jerryg957]

Is there a part 2 ?

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

That was really part two from last year. In a couple weeks part three will be coming out. Thank you Jerry for watching. Always appreciated!