I still have a few leads to call at the U.S. Forest Service, but I thought I'd post this question to the list for more input.<br><br>My son has asthma and we passed on a canoe trip to Boundary Waters in upper Minnesota becasue of the belief that he would be days away from medical help if he suffered an attack, which hasn't happened during summer camping trips. I read a newspaper article that said the US Forest Service has a float plane that is the only plane allowed in the Boundary Waters.<br><br>This has led me to believe that I may have been premature in deciding the trip was impossible. I have found out that the plane is used in medical emergencies and that they flew out an asthma victim just last week.<br><br>So for future reference, I'd like to know peoples experience and opinions on wilderness communications. I know there will be regional variances and different contact points. But I am encouraged that he may not need to pass on future trips, which include tentative plans for South Dakota and Isle Royale!<br><br>Thanks.<br><br><br><br>Willie Vannerson<br>McHenry, IL