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by fonixmunkee
Thu Dec 21, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Decent instant coffee
Replies: 28
Views: 22700

Re: Decent instant coffee

JavaHiker wrote: Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:14 pm This may be a little OT, but coffee is one of two items I cannot skimp on in the backcountry (the other being good bourbon).
I mean, it's in your forum name, right? :D
by fonixmunkee
Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Farewall, Windigo...hello Ozaagaatang
Replies: 4
Views: 664

Re: Farewall, Windigo...hello Ozaagaatang

I've heard someone from the park service pronounce it "Oh-zah-gah-tang"
by fonixmunkee
Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Farewall, Windigo...hello Ozaagaatang
Replies: 4
Views: 664

Farewall, Windigo...hello Ozaagaatang

I recently learned from the National Park Service that they intend to rename Windigo to Ozaagaatang. This renaming came after the NPS' partnership with the Grand Portage band of Ojibwe. Ozaagaatang means "where the light shines outward." Windigo has a negative connotation in Ojibwe, and th...
by fonixmunkee
Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Big news for grand portage outbound ferries...
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: Big news for grand portage outbound ferries...

jerry wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:06 am Your link answers my question. Steel and concrete works for me. How about the Windigo dock? Its still wood, as I recall.
No plans to replace that, that I've heard. I don't think it needs it, that dock is pretty burly.
by fonixmunkee
Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:29 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Webcam Feedback
Replies: 8
Views: 1000

Re: Webcam Feedback

+1 for seeing at night. It'd be great to catch the northern lights :)
by fonixmunkee
Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Big news for grand portage outbound ferries...
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Big news for grand portage outbound ferries...

The Government finally put its money where it's mouth is and construction on a new dock at Hat Point Marina, home of the Grand Portage Isle Royale Tansportation Line and the trustworthy Voyager II/Sea Hunter, is underway! Read more: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/new-grand-portage-ma...
by fonixmunkee
Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: The Ranger III in Superior, WI
Replies: 1
Views: 407

The Ranger III in Superior, WI

I drove by the boat yards the other day and saw the Ranger III hanging out there. Snapped a few pics, then I found this one on Facebook. It's stupendous: 395124740_10230869324179975_7658252105556394093_n.jpg Credit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/268456833667668/?multi_permalinks=1727208367792500&a...
by fonixmunkee
Wed Nov 08, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Aurora on the ridge webcam
Replies: 4
Views: 1221

Re: Aurora on the ridge webcam

WOW! That's a mind-blowing picture! Thank you for sharing!
by fonixmunkee
Tue Sep 05, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Midwest Mountaineering (Minneapolis) - Going out of Business
Replies: 5
Views: 989

Re: Midwest Mountaineering (Minneapolis) - Going out of Business

MWM closing is sad. It's also not surprising. We live in a weird time, but I think a store like MWM is needed again. The retail industry seems like it's circular (like most things): 1. Pre-internet era: you go to a specialty shop to learn about gear from an expert 2. Internet era: you Google everyth...
by fonixmunkee
Sat Jul 29, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Decent instant coffee
Replies: 28
Views: 22700

Re: Decent instant coffee

Update: I've found a few more instant coffee/backpacking/camping options I enjoy: 1. Alpen Coffee Pour and Explore: a self-contained pour-over setup with good coffee: https://alpensierracoffee.com/coffee/pour-explore-coffee/ 2. PERC instant coffee: delicious cup of coffee: https://perccoffee.com/pro...
by fonixmunkee
Thu Jun 15, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Unidentified white spot
Replies: 12
Views: 6203

Re: Unidentified white spot

During the drop (zoom with highlights) https://photos.app.goo.gl/xxr5xUDEdvnXoPxXA The size of the trees, put the rock in perspective as prety good size and if you look at the before and after images in zoom its almost surely someone dropping a duece that was caught on the webcam. This is the most ...
by fonixmunkee
Tue Apr 04, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?
Replies: 17
Views: 3855

Re: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?

rich wrote: Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:18 am Looking for ways to improve my trail coffee, I bought an aeropress go. It makes great coffee, but I have yet to test it in the field.
I think you're going to be very happy to find out it works great in the field.
by fonixmunkee
Sat Apr 01, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: New Webcam
Replies: 29
Views: 5961

Re: New Webcam

Here are a few other cameras at Ojibway you can check out... they are not linked on the park's website yet, so the forum members here get the sneak peek preview. Same connectivity as the SW viewing camera so subject to the same limitations/outages. https://www.nps.gov/webcams-isro/northshore.jpg ht...
by fonixmunkee
Tue Aug 23, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Know before you go: masks optional for all IRNP facilities (as of 8/16/22)
Replies: 6
Views: 2094

Re: Know before you go: masks required for all IRNP facilities (as of 8/9/22)

Vandy wrote: Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:13 am Today's current conditions page:

COVID-19

Masks are recommended, but not required.
Got a link to a reference so I can update the post?
by fonixmunkee
Sat Aug 13, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Rock Harbor area impacted (as of 8/13/22)
Replies: 0
Views: 2252

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Rock Harbor area impacted (as of 8/13/22)

As seen on the NPS website: https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/current-conditions-at-isle-royale.htm A small wildfire has been detected near the Mount Franklin Trail. For public safety, the following trails are now closed: Greenstone Ridge, Tobin Harbor/Duncan Bay Portage to Daisy Farm junction....