Itinerary

Trip Itinerary 

• Wed, 9/26: everyone arrives at MSP airport

• Wed, 9/26: rent car, drive 4.5 hours to Voyageur North Outfitters (1829 E Sheridan St, Ely MN 55731; Phone: 218-365-3251 or 800-848-5530)

• Wed, 9/26: sleep at Voyageur bunkhouse

• Thu, 9/27: Voyageur takes us to drop off point at Mudro Lake

• Thu, 9/27: Lakes? Probably head to Fourtown Lake

• Fri, 9/28: Lakes?

• Sat, 9/29: Lakes?

• Sun, 9/30: Lakes?

• Sun, 9/30: Picked up by Voyageur

• Sun, 9/30: Drive back to MSP

• Sun, 9/30: Stay at hotel

• Mon, 10/1: Flights out

Arrivals & Departures

Jim Mancini

Arrive MSP on Wed, Sep 26, at 12:15 PM (Alaska Airlines AS36 leaving SEA at 7:05 AM)

Leave MSP on Mon, Oct 1, at 6:25 PM (Alaska Airlines AS39 arriving 8:00 PM)

Ray Santangelo

Arrive MSP on Wed, Sep 26, at 1:42 PM (Delta Airlines DL2219 leaving LGA at 11:35 AM)

Leave MSP on Mon, Oct 1, at 3:10 PM (Delta Airlines DL2196 arriving 6:54 PM)

Drew Manalo-Lamanna

Arrive USAir: #1833 8:10am arrive in MSP 10:08am 

Leave USAir: #1834 11:00am arrive PHL 2:32pm

Brian Good

Arrive  sept 26 12:18p delta 965

Leave  oct 1 5:21p delta 2333

Troy Berens

Arrive  United Express:  UA5629 Arrive in MSP 12:04 pm

Leave United Express:  UA3470 Leave MSP 4:15 pm

Shawn Berens

Rental Car

Jim chose Avis: confirmation #11543766US3, $527.99 for 5 day rental.  See below for PDF of confirmation email.

Research

We only need a car for 5 days, which may (or may not) make the rental cheaper than the weekly rates, but the comparisons below are based on a one week rental of a Dodge Caravan (seats 7, 5 bags).  Note that we could consider squeezing into an SUV if we are only 5, depending on how much equipment we are bringing versus renting, which would cut a couple hundred dollars off the price.

Also, most rental companies seem to be offering a discount ($50-$100) if you pay up front, but I don't know if that's worth it.

Here is what I found regarding car rentals at MSP airport, all pricing is for a Dodge Caravan:

   Hertz: $770/week;

   Dollar: $630/week (click on the "City Special Rate" on their website);

   Budget:  $740/week

   Enterprise: $550/week (note, when I tried to see details about this rate/minivan, it brought me to a reservation process, so you may need to pay up front)

   National: $550/week (note, when I tried to see details about this rate/minivan, it brought me to a reservation process, so you may need to pay up front)

Jim will be handling the reservation, since he is the first to arrive and will likely be picking it up.

Hotel

Hyatt Place Minneapolis Airport-South

7800 International Drive

Bloomington, Minnesota  55425

952-854-0700

Check-in: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Check-out: Monday, October 1, 2012

Number of nights: 1 Night(s)

Room type: Guest Room Two Double Beds - Advance Purchase, Free Parking,Free Wireless Internet,Breakfast Buffet

Number of rooms: 1 Room(s)

Guest(s):

Drew Manalolamanna

5 Adults

Preferences*:

2 Double Beds

Room details: Two double Hyatt Grand Beds and one queen sofa bed. Contemporary decor. Desk. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. 42-inch, flat-panel, high-definition TV with satellite channels and connectivity for laptop, MP3 player, or DVD player. Two telephones (one cordless) with voice mail. AM/FM radio/alarm clock. Complimentary newspaper. Video check-out. Refrigerator and coffeemaker. Wet bar. Bathroom with granite countertops, hair dryer, and Portico bath amenities. Iron/ironing board.

*Please note: Preferences and requests cannot be guaranteed. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges.

Room charges

Room 1 : Guest Room Two Double Beds - Advance Purchase

Number of nights:    1 Night(s)

Number of guests:    5 Adults

Nightly charges:

Sunday, September 30, 2012 $125.00

$126.00 Free Night Applied $0.00

Taxes & service fees $48.44

Total: $48.44

Cancellation policy

Special non-refundable rate

This special discounted rate is non-refundable. If you choose to change or cancel this booking you will not be refunded any of the payment.

Tips

From Noah's friend Scott: 

We found good fishing in Fourtown lake for Walleye and Smallmouth. About 3/4's the way up on the west side of Fourtown was a great camping spot. Excellent fishing was located on the north side of an island nearby. At the entry point to Mudro is a Sister Sally's Sawmill Salon. Interesting place to visit. This trip has several short and challenging portages, kinda rugged and interesting.

Topo and Terrain Maps

Click here for online map of BWCAW area (and Mudro Lake section 4): http://voyageurmaps.com/map4zoom.html