Hundreds of thousands come to visit the Boundary Waters every summer, and for good reason. As the seasons begin to turn and the nights grow colder, only a select few continue paddling into October, November, or even....December? Join us as we discuss the tentative nature of the tail of shoulder season, when the exchange of a paddle for skis is only weeks apart. We'll discuss the challenges of ice-up, route planning, fading daylight, temperature management, assessing risk, and making the most of a time where few dare to paddle.