BWCA Solo Canoe Trip - Crab Lake to Cummings Lake

My golden retriever Waylon and I go on a solo canoe/fishing trip in May at the Crab Lake Entry Point #4 in the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) in Northern Minnesota.

[@amyroche2264]

Beautiful trip. Your dog is so darn cute!

[@jguter1]

i'll be doing this one this summer!!! Can't wait, skol vikings!!!

[@spencer1854]

maybe a doggy life jacket versus tying his leash to the canoe when paddling.. If you were to ever capsize he could have problems. Just a thought.

[@aaronstark23]

I’ve put a ton of thought into that and came to realize it’s more unsafe for us both for him to not be leashed to the boat. He unfortunately doesn’t have enough self control to not stand up and try jumping over the side, and he’s a good swimmer too and doesn’t need a life jacket. In the event of a capsize my first thought would be to find his collar and unleash him. We’re very careful though and it’s unlikely that will happen.

[@spencer1854]

@@aaronstark23 yeah makes sense

[@KeithHennes]

Happy Golden

[@BabyMeech]

Looks amazing! Loved the video

[@elaheolhc]

Undaunted Courage. Nice selection. Nothing like a 2.5 year camping trip!

[@hermitcrabbot]

Your furry partner has the right attitude about the BWCA.

[@douglove7444]

Which Wenonah canoe is that?

[@aaronstark23]

I believe that was a Wenonah Prism, a solo canoe, Outfitters Edition.

[@ScottyD0578]

Thanks. Great video. I’m planning a solo trip up there in September. Can’t wait. Great video.

[@schwocky7]

Thanks for this video! About 10 minutes in you’re at a campsite that looks amazing. Would you happen to know what number site that is or be able to share the details of location? We are headed to Cummings soon and what a great spot you had!!

[@aaronstark23]

There’s a single campsite at Little Crab Lake, if you’re fortunate enough to land it!