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by goatrodeo2010
Sun Aug 08, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trail Difficulty
Replies: 13
Views: 7997

Re: Trail Difficulty

Sandy, trails are rooted, rocky and up and down - but you'll have a blast. Did 8 days and the first two kicked my butt, then it was better each day from there. 5' 10" at 210# I had a lot of fun even with 50+ in my pack, I just kept thinking it was "mind over matter". Take your time an...
by goatrodeo2010
Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:48 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Animals Anyone?????
Replies: 7
Views: 4432

Animals Anyone?????

Just returned from a 9 day trip from 7/13 - 7/22 with a group of 10. I am convinced that the park rangers have the animals locked up during the day and only let them out during the night. There is no wolves, moose, beavers and there is only one fox and one adult eagle. Of course this isn't true but ...
by goatrodeo2010
Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Prices for Lodge and Store
Replies: 4
Views: 2328

Prices for Lodge and Store

Getting ready for our first trip next Tuesday. What are the prices for one nights stay at the lodge and menu prices ranges at the lodge at RH. Courious to know as we plan to be eating our first real meal after 8 days on the trail. Any recommendations on the menu?
by goatrodeo2010
Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:34 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Picnic tables on tent only sites?
Replies: 5
Views: 3095

Re: Picnic tables on tent only sites?

Things bring a question to my mind. What about the group sites? I have read and view campsite maps and learned that no shelters are available at the group sites, but what about picnic tables?
by goatrodeo2010
Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:33 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2010 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 69
Views: 32767

Re: 2010 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

Name: KS Outdoor Adventures Email: (at) Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI Arrival Date: 7/13/10 Departure Date: 7/20/10 Coming From/Via: Houghton, MI Itinerary: 7/13 Arrive at RH hike to 3 Mile 7/14 Daisy Farm 7/15 L. Richie 7/16 W. Chickenbone 7/17 McCorgoe Cove (2 Nights) 7/19 Daisy Farm 7/20 RH and back to...
by goatrodeo2010
Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:10 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Security of Packs at Campsites
Replies: 6
Views: 3762

Security of Packs at Campsites

In two weeks we will begin at 8 night 9 day trek on IR in our first trip to the island. Two nights consecutively will be spent at Mccargoe Cove in the group site. Is it recommended to pack up your supplies/gear for the stay as you explore for the day or is it okay to leave camp set up? Is thievery a...
by goatrodeo2010
Wed Jun 23, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Lockers and Storage
Replies: 3
Views: 2204

Re: Lockers and Storage

Thank you for the info, this will help as we are less then 4 weeks away from "Game On".
by goatrodeo2010
Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Lockers and Storage
Replies: 3
Views: 2204

Lockers and Storage

Is there lockers or storage area for personnel supplies while you are hiking at Rock Harbor? This would be used to place clean clothes and toiletries for the boat ride back to the mainland.
by goatrodeo2010
Sun May 16, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Packing your pack, suggestions?
Replies: 6
Views: 3225

Re: Packing your pack, suggestions?

We're traveling with a group of 10 with each having a 5000 or slightly larger packs. Starting at Rock H. and going to McCargo Cove and back to Rock H. Having enough food for each day plus one extra is being planned, so everyone will be loaded to the top. Does this change the mindset?
by goatrodeo2010
Sun May 16, 2010 9:03 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Packing your pack, suggestions?
Replies: 6
Views: 3225

Packing your pack, suggestions?

Getting ready, any suggestions on packing the backpack? Do I want to pack as much as I can inside or attach larger items outside? All suggestions welcome for a 8 night stay.
by goatrodeo2010
Sun May 02, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: First Trip to the Island
Replies: 6
Views: 3913

Re: First Trip to the Island

Thank you to all for your input, this helps and we are looking into change our plan from E. Chickenbone. More questions will be coming I am sure, Thanks.
by goatrodeo2010
Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:53 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: First Trip to the Island
Replies: 6
Views: 3913

First Trip to the Island

Hello, I am a new back packer and am planning a 9 day trip to the island with my family of five and another family of five. All are new back packers except one who has hiked the island some 30 years ago twice. Our trip begins Houghton on July 13th and ends the 21st with stops at Daisy Farm, Lake Ric...