Trace Recommendations Winter is an exciting time to travel and camp in the Canoe Country. Not only is visitor use very low, the lakes and rivers become accessible by cross country ski, snowshoe, and dog sled. The landscape becomes blanketed in a layer of snow, transforming the wilderness into a winter wonderland.
Weather conditions can change drastically in a very short period of time.
Snow conditions can also vary from windswept lake ice to deep powder on windfall-choked portages to lakes covered with up to a foot of slush. Lakes and stream conditions often cause very thin ice in certain places. Always check local conditions immediately before your trip and be prepared for the worst possible conditions. Finally, regardless of the season, always tell someone where you are going, how long you plan to stay, and who to contact in case of an emergency. Safe winter wilderness travel depends on strong skills.