Chris and I had a fantastic time paddling the full 7day canoe circuit at Bowron Lakes in BC. We paddled ~76miles and hiked (portaged) about 6 miles. Here we are at Issac Falls about half way through the trip.
Couple things to consider if you are planning to run this circuit:
- Pick up a book called "The Bowron Lakes"
- Pack plenty of bug juice, mosquitoes and flies are really bad
- Make sure all your stuff is water proof (dry bags and zip locks)
- Make sure your stoves are in good condition
- Bring extra water filters, a couple of the lakes are very silty (or use tablets on these lakes)
- Tie your paddle to the front of your boat like a yoke for the portages
- If you are a HAM (armature radio) you can use the BC Public Service net at 6:30pm nightly. You can use this to pass emergency traffic and non-formal traffic for check-ins back home
- SPOT! GPS works great for letting folks know you are on schedule
- Make sure and bring sunscreen and TP
- Consider renting a canoe portage cart at Becker's lodge, they have nice fat wheels
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