Will I survive this portage?!

Join us on a northern adventure to Entry Point 51 — Missing Link Lake — as Norah, Nate, and I set out into the quiet wild of the Boundary Waters. What starts as a calm autumn paddle soon leads us to one of the most infamous stretches of trail in canoe country: the dreaded Tuscarora portage. This portage has a reputation — long, rugged, relentless — but this time, we’ve got something special to carry with us besides packs and canoes: Norah’s running commentary, curiosity, and humor. Along the way she reminds us why we do trips like this in the first place — not just for challenge, but for wonder, connection, and shared miles through the trees. From misty lake crossings to muddy footsteps and laughter through the struggle, this trip is equal parts effort and joy — a glimpse at what it means to move slowly through wilderness as friends and family. If you enjoy the journey, thank you for watching and supporting the work I do to share stories from the Boundary Waters. — Kerry Lane / Base Camp North