Researching some backup plans...
Has anyone paddled from the Pipestone River up to North Caribou Lake via Opapimiskan River? Alternately there is the crossover on the south end of Wastayanipi Lake but it looks like that route crosses really close to the Musslewhite Mine. Would only take it if it's in good shape and the river route is a slog. Being one of the only crossovers to the Winisk or Severn Waters I'd assume one of these connections is still used.
Area for reference:
https://www.google.com/maps/@52.6205231 ... 933,10.25z
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