August BWCA trip to Little Gabbro
How to plan to a trip to the BWCAW T minus 7 months Discuss route options. Call outfitter for suggestions. Read trip reports on BWCA.com. Decide on 1st and 2nd choice options and preferred entry dates. Mark calendar for end of January when BWCA permit portal opens. Secure permit for Entry 33 Little Gabbro (only 1 per day) T minus 6 months Reserve canoes at Piragis outfitter in Ely Book a room at Canoe on Inn for Saturday night T minus 7-14 days Plan menu and meals for trip Make packing list and start to pull out gear T minus 3 days Charge electronics: walkie talkies, headlamps, lanterns, camera, flextail mattress pump , etc. Go to Marine General to get fishing permit and buy new lucky lures and jigs T minus 2 days Pull out all camping gear ready to pack Buy last minute items Buy groceries Prep food T minus 1 day to entry Pack all gear, food, clothes into 3 canoe packs, 1 bear barrel, and 4 backpacks and a small cooler Pack overnight bag (PJs, toiletries an...