What a week! Last Tuesday I took off with Chris to go up and get hunting camp setup. It’s moose, caribou and bear season. Camp is usually setup the weekend before Labor Day and then for three weeks different groups of for family friends and long time hunting buddies will come up and hunt.

Gear Loaded

Every square inch in the truck and boat was loaded up with gear and tied down for the six hour drive north.

Running The River

Chris made three or four round trips up the river, each taking an hour and half to get all the gear from the launch up to camp.

In The Ditch

I took the bike up the trail along the river with a load of gear.  Although it may not look like it the trail here is a decent steep grade down at 16% and while watching one side I ditched it on the other side.  Had to use the winch to get myself righted and out of the ditch.

Hidden Rainbow

The views along the river, valleys and canyons were fantastic.  I tried to capture a rainbow that kept showing itself.

Getting Camp Setup

It took about a day to get the bulk of camp setup.  We put up the main tent, kitchen area and a few tarps.  Chopped some firewood and enjoyed the views.

Fall Colors

This far north it’s already fall.  The colors are amazing.

The View

For the most part the weather was good.  We would do most of the work in between rain showers.  When it did clear up the view in every direction was impressive.

A Moment

No matter how you make your way to camp your going to have to ride in this boat.  Even the four wheelers (bikes) ride across the river in this beast.  Both the boat and motor are original 1978 units and have been well maintained and cared for.