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by Blackdog
Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:19 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Pictures from my IR trips in 2010, 2011 & 2012
Replies: 4
Views: 6056

Re: Pictures from my IR trips in 2010, 2011 & 2012

Daydreaming about IR is one of my winter hobbies :)

I'm pretty sure those were Sand Hill Cranes around 2:27. They were really loud and when they took off to fly it was amazing. They were huge
by Blackdog
Tue Nov 05, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Pictures from my IR trips in 2010, 2011 & 2012
Replies: 4
Views: 6056

Pictures from my IR trips in 2010, 2011 & 2012

I put together a little video of my pictures from my solo IR trips the last three years

Just something fun to do as I wait to hike again soon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Met4S_dBhfQ
by Blackdog
Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:32 am
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: Black Elk Wilderness-Black Hills South Dakota
Replies: 0
Views: 1410

Black Elk Wilderness-Black Hills South Dakota

First time in 4 years I couldn't make it to Isle Royale. Next year I'm planning a trip back! I did go to the Black Hills this summer. It was a great trip My buddy decided to make this his last backpacking trip. Said it was 'time to retire and become a day hiker'. So I did this video as a little trib...
by Blackdog
Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: September advice
Replies: 6
Views: 4664

Re: September advice

Hi nicadimus,

My understanding is the VII would leave GP on Wednesday at 7:30am, Saturday/Sunday at 8am

Leave from Windigo on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 1pm

(central time zone)
by Blackdog
Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:04 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary suggestions:best chance at seeing wolves
Replies: 22
Views: 10276

Re: Itinerary suggestions:best chance at seeing wolves

I have solo hiked on the island the last three years. Last year I was trekking from Rock Harbor to Windigo via the Greenstone in May. I was surprised by the amount of wolf scat that was on the trail. I was camping at South Lake Desor and was jolted from a sound sleep around midnight by howling wolve...
by Blackdog
Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:59 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Hiking To Grand Portage? Need Help!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 6205

Re: Hiking To Grand Portage? Need Help!!!

Jerabree, Would you consider going to Isle Royale first and then hiking the SHT North to South? When I was on the Island in May, there was a guy that hiked about 80 miles on IR and then took the ferry to Grand Portage. He mentioned he was going to thru hike the SHT, I offered him a ride to the Otter...
by Blackdog
Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:25 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Fishing Pole for Backpacking?
Replies: 7
Views: 6022

Re: Fishing Pole for Backpacking?

Thanks for the advice everyone. Time for some gear shopping!
by Blackdog
Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Fishing Pole for Backpacking?
Replies: 7
Views: 6022

Re: Fishing Pole for Backpacking?

Thanks Vandy! I didn't see that one when I was searching around. It looks good. I found this one online this morning when I was looking around. http://www.gofastandlight.com/Ultralight-Pen-Fishing-Rod-with-Spinning-Reel-COMBO/productinfo/FI-PCOMSTF/ I'll have to check with my buddies that fish to se...
by Blackdog
Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:12 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Fishing Pole for Backpacking?
Replies: 7
Views: 6022

Fishing Pole for Backpacking?

Help..I need some gear advice, are there fishing poles made for backpackers, small, light, etc? Any suggestions for a reasonable price…under $50? I would just be using for fun and fishing from the shore. I know nothing about fishing, but it seems like it would be a lot of fun to have a fishing pole ...
by Blackdog
Sun May 20, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Early spring for the bugs?
Replies: 16
Views: 8846

Re: Early spring for the bugs?

The flies were out in full force at Windigo on May 19th. I heard Feldtmann was really bad too. Not many skeeters yet where I was (Daisy Farm, S Desor, Washington Creek), but lots of bees at Washington Creek.
by Blackdog
Sun May 20, 2012 8:02 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Pics: 5/5-5/10, 2012 [McCargoe to Windigo]
Replies: 10
Views: 4939

Re: McCargoe to Windigo 5/5-5/10

I just got back from IR today. The Hawks are still dive bombing solo hikers. I talked to two before the boat came. One guy got knocked to the ground when it smacked him in the back of the head. As for the other guy...the hawk took his hat and dropped it about 50 yards into the woods...he didn't go a...
by Blackdog
Sun May 20, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Pics May 16-20-12-Tobin Harbor/RH/Greenstone/Huginnin trail
Replies: 1
Views: 3322

Pics May 16-20-12-Tobin Harbor/RH/Greenstone/Huginnin trail

Pics from my trip May 16-20 2012. I hiked from Rock Harbor to Windigo via Tobin Harbor/Rock Harbor/Daisy Farm and Greenstone Trail. Also hiked Huginnin Cove Loop

http://s1179.photobucket.com/albums/x38 ... le%202012/
by Blackdog
Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:04 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Early May Clothing
Replies: 7
Views: 5795

Re: Early May Clothing

alecto73, here's the water crossing just before Little Todd Harbor...go to the left after the 'bridge'. I took this picture in June 2011

http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x38 ... 0_0093.jpg
by Blackdog
Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:43 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you going to use your REI dividend on? 2012 edition
Replies: 26
Views: 14897

Re: What are you going to use your REI dividend on? 2012 edi

I picked up some Mountain House meals, a new pair of hiking socks and a 5-liter Sea to Summit Kitchen Sink. I'll use that for getting water so I can filter it at camp. My feet were freezing getting water from the lake last year. Nice cold water for drinking, not so much fun standing in it.
by Blackdog
Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:57 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Wolf population is at risk (News article)
Replies: 15
Views: 8633

Re: Wolf population is at risk (News article)

I have mixed feelings…I do believe that we should let nature run it’s course, but since Minnesota and Wisconsin are going to allow hunting of wolves, why not capture and relocate a half dozen healthy ones to the island? I know there are many costs related to relocating animals and we shouldn’t alter...