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Steve Freeman and Adam Amato, moderators of BWCA.com, introduced me to the forum’s members and shared their valuable resources with me. David Bintzler, of quietjourney.com, introduced me to a group of passionate paddlers with strong opinions.

Kristina Reichenbach, public affairs officer, Superior National Forest answered a flurry of questions about rules, regulations, and the impact of recent fires on the BWCA. Her advice, to always call ahead to learn about current conditions at your selected entry point, should be followed by every paddler reading this book.

Ian Pinegar, Byran Kegler, Bruce Conley, Bryan Whitehead, and Steve Rosengren shared their personal BWCA paddling experiences to help update specific route descriptions. Bert Heep and Drew Brockett, of Piragis Northwoods Company, also offered thoughts about routes.

Mark Leese, of W. A. Fisher Company, provided a current set of maps for me to study. Fisher maps are mentioned in every route description. Big Agnes, Black Diamond, Sierra Designs, and Marmot provided tents to keep me dry, warm, and comfortable.