Tag Archives: snow
Bad Igloo, Good Cabin
On day three we decided to make an igloo. It would be a fun way to spend a layover day. We were optimistic. Years ago I bought this thing: We’d tried and failed three times in past years. This time … Continue reading
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Tagged BWCA, camping, igloo, kymsfavorite, outdoors, snow, winter biking, winter camping
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Chop Wood, Carry Water
It snowed for the first two days. Beautiful picturesque winter wonderland snow. We were so stoked to finally be on this adventure. We crossed two lakes (Ojibway and Triangle in the Superior National Forest). Then did a gnarly portage to the … Continue reading
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Tagged BWCA, camping, chop wood, outdoors, snow, winter, winter camping
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6 reasons I love winter camping
If my vacation is miserable enough, life seems easier. Just kidding. Sorta. When I was a kid I cursed my parents for living in stupid boring frozen Minnesota. When I grew up I was leaving. Then I grew up and found … Continue reading
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Tagged camping, cozy winter, kymsfavorite, outdoors, snow, winter, winter camping
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To the bars!
We woke up determined to move. To hell with the weather radio. We were going to paddle. Dawn was chilly but beautiful. Frosty mornings in the woods have a funny rhythm.
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Tagged BWCA, camping, canoeing, honeymoon, outdoors, paddling, snow, winter
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Wind and Snow
Two days. We got stuck on a little spit of land with tiny trees and shrubs and a leaky tent for two days. After nine beautiful days of paddling through Voyagers National Park and into the BWCA we got the … Continue reading
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Tagged BWCA, camping, canoeing, honeymoon, outdoors, paddling, snow, voyageurs national park, winter
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