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by frdm02
Sun Feb 22, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/22 to 9/26 2014, RH to MB
Replies: 15
Views: 8627

Re: TR 9/22 to 9/26 RH to MB

Finishing up the sunrise sequence then later today will tell the story of our last day and a half on island DSCN3634 (800x600).jpg followed by this in sunrise DSCN3645 (800x600).jpg and last this before the clouds set in DSCN3646 (800x600).jpg ok some things to do around the house and will finish th...
by frdm02
Sun Feb 22, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/22 to 9/26 2014, RH to MB
Replies: 15
Views: 8627

Re: TR 9/22 to 9/26 RH to MB

Finishing up the sunrise sequence then later today will tell the story of our last day and a half on island DSCN3634 (800x600).jpg followed by this in sunrise DSCN3645 (800x600).jpg and last this before the clouds set in DSCN3646 (800x600).jpg ok some things to do around the house and will finish th...
by frdm02
Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:32 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/22 to 9/26 2014, RH to MB
Replies: 15
Views: 8627

Re: TR 9/22 to 9/26 RH to MB

Last day on the island, Nina has been up and down all night with her stomach issues, I have a sinking feeling about this days hike. We may have to call it a day at Daisy Farm and hope that she is feeling better on Friday to hit the trail to make the ferry. My Garmin tells me I have about an hour and...
by frdm02
Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:00 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/22 to 9/26 2014, RH to MB
Replies: 15
Views: 8627

Re: TR 9/22 to 9/26 RH to MB

Ok after a long hiatus I believe it is time to tell the last couple days of my first trip to Isle Royale. Note pad in hand of the trip log, and photos found on the hard drive here we go. Being a side sleeper the Thermarest I have, even when placed on top of a z rest, seems to not be the cushion my o...
by frdm02
Sat Feb 21, 2015 3:00 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip plan
Replies: 3
Views: 2298

Re: Trip plan

Here is my trip report from our first visit to IR. My wife was in good shape, but had less than 20 miles in a pack her entire life. I am an eagle scout avid backpacker. Some liberty may have been taken to make the trip report entertaining, but the basic feeling of the trip and itinerary shows throug...
by frdm02
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Winter Study 2015
Replies: 9
Views: 5620

Re: Winter Study 2015

looks like the wolf count is now maybe two.....not great news

http://isleroyalewolf.org/node/164
by frdm02
Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Air Charter to island in week 1: where to buy fuel?
Replies: 7
Views: 4509

Re: Air Charter to island in week 1: where to buy fuel?

I will go in for the twig stove as well. Used one in the fall of 2014. Loved it.
by frdm02
Thu Oct 02, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/22 to 9/26 2014, RH to MB
Replies: 15
Views: 8627

Re: TR 9/22 to 9/26 RH to MB

I remember you well Jon, my wife seemed a bit impressed that you made your own alcohol stove. Did your daughter ever manage to catch a fish. or was the snag her best catch of the week?
by frdm02
Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/22 to 9/26 2014, RH to MB
Replies: 15
Views: 8627

Re: TR 9/22 to 9/26 RH to MB

Thank you all for reading so far. There is a bit more of the story to tell even though it kind of read like I had reached the end. I want to tell the whole story as a first timer, so when others look at their first trip they have a good feel. It was the trip reports that sold the trip to Nina. I won...
by frdm02
Sun Sep 28, 2014 5:51 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/22 to 9/26 2014, RH to MB
Replies: 15
Views: 8627

Re: TR 9/22 to 9/26 RH to MB

Day 2 DF to MB DSCN3402 (640x480).jpg Good Morning DF after a night late in September were I was too warm in my sleeping bag and had to keep it unzipped all night, we woke to a view like this, and had berry pancakes on the menu for breakfast, how could the day be bad? Of course that is taking into a...
by frdm02
Sun Sep 28, 2014 3:15 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/22 to 9/26 2014, RH to MB
Replies: 15
Views: 8627

Re: TR 9/22 to 9/26 RH to MB

RH to DF via Tobin Harbor trail down past Suzies Cave and Rock Harbor trail the rest of the hike. Ok so packs on back and away we go. I know Nina weighed in at home at 37 pounds no water aad I think she may have added a few "have to haves" after the weigh in. Mine was 57 dry, put all almos...
by frdm02
Sun Sep 28, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 9/22 to 9/26 2014, RH to MB
Replies: 15
Views: 8627

TR 9/22 to 9/26 2014, RH to MB

I am sure this report will take me a couple posts to put together, and some artistic liberty will most likely be taken in "speaking" for my wife Nina on the trip. We spent Sunday night at the pines lodge in Copper Harbor and I helped myself to one can each of the Keewenaw brewing beers tha...
by frdm02
Fri Sep 19, 2014 3:05 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2014 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 31
Views: 16671

Re: 2014 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

MikeT wrote:Name: Mike & Nancy T.
Email: mike(at)isleroyale.info
Hometown: Port Sanilac, MI
Arrival Date: 9/22
Departure Date: 9/29
Coming From/Via: Copper Harbor

Looks like my wife and I should be on the same boat as you
by frdm02
Mon Sep 15, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: camera
Replies: 15
Views: 9661

Re: camera

i just picked up an AW100 off ebay for $140, will be using it next week on the island, Ill give feedback after.
by frdm02
Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:21 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Houghton hotel
Replies: 4
Views: 2714

Re: Houghton hotel

I enjoy the widow maker, and love the November Gale Pale ale, my wife is a fan of the pick ax blonde