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by JavaHiker
Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:40 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Any Thoughts About this Itinerary?
Replies: 14
Views: 1331

Re: Any Thoughts About this Itinerary?

How hard is the hiking from Windigo to South Lake Desor? That's one of the easier sections of trail on the island. Although I haven't hiked between Island Mine and S Desor, it's a gradual uphill to Island Mine and the trail is rather rock and root free compared to other trails. Note that there is a...
by JavaHiker
Sun Aug 06, 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip plans: Windigo, N Desor, Hatchet, Malone Bay
Replies: 11
Views: 1608

Re: Trip plans: Windigo, N Desor, Hatchet, Malone Bay

That is the crevice I mentioned earlier. I have seen waterflow like this in May as well, but in dry years by mid-summer it can be down to barely a trickle. If a beaver dam now exists there may be water behind it that can be filtered for use. I would encourage anyone hiking this section to visit this...
by JavaHiker
Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:10 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip plans: Windigo, N Desor, Hatchet, Malone Bay
Replies: 11
Views: 1608

Re: Trip plans: Windigo, N Desor, Hatchet, Malone Bay

One quick note about the Feldtmann loop that is often not mentioned: there is no water to be found between Siskiwit Bay and Feldtmann Lake. In a good year, if you know where to look, there is a crevice near the fire lookout that a little water seeps out of, but it is minimal and cannot be counted o...
by JavaHiker
Sun Aug 06, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip plans: Windigo, N Desor, Hatchet, Malone Bay
Replies: 11
Views: 1608

Re: Trip plans: Windigo, N Desor, Hatchet, Malone Bay

One quick note about the Feldtmann loop that is often not mentioned: there is no water to be found between Siskiwit Bay and Feldtmann Lake and the ascent either diection is steep. In a good year, if you know where to look, there is a crevice near the fire lookout that a little water seeps out of, bu...
by JavaHiker
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Decent instant coffee
Replies: 28
Views: 22695

Re: Decent instant coffee

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’ve tried several different “instant” coffee brands in the past, including Via, and it misses the spot for me. I’ve finally settled into packing a coarse ground coffee (Highl...
by JavaHiker
Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:23 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Week-long sit-on-top kayaking trip?
Replies: 4
Views: 1291

Re: Week-long sit-on-top kayaking trip?

Many years ago, a friend and I portaged Siskiwit-Intermediate-Ritchie and back over 5 days in a light tandem canoe, and I have always wanted to return to that area. Having said that, I agree with the senitments above. IMHO paddling and portaging is a whole different game from hiking, and Isle Royale...
by JavaHiker
Wed Jun 14, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2023 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 24
Views: 9069

2023 Trip Plan

Name: Javahiker, kayakwaves Hometown: NW Wisconsin Arrival Date: 8.18.23 Departure Date: 8.23.23 Coming From/Via: GP via Sea Hunter/return Sea Hunter. Itinerary: Kayak to Rainbow Cove then Atwood Beach area, and return via Rainbow Cove and Grace Island. Depending on weather, side trips to Feldtmann ...
by JavaHiker
Tue Aug 10, 2021 7:00 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: New Windigo Store
Replies: 13
Views: 4792

Re: New Windigo Store

I've made that paddle a number of times. Lots of rocks and boulders near the shoreline. Wind is crucial, as John mentioned, and Cumberland Point can be difficult with constant clapotis waves even it it's not breezy. You see fewer people paddling after mid/late August because Superior becomes more un...
by JavaHiker
Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:47 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2021 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 29
Views: 14711

Re: 2021 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!

Name: Javahiker, kayakwaves, Ressorp, and AJA Hometown: NW Wisconsin Arrival Date: 8.12.21 Departure Date: 8.17.21 Coming From/Via: GP via Sea Hunter/return Voyageur II Itinerary: Kayak to Rainbow Cove then Atwood Beach area, and return via Rainbow Cove and Grace Island. Side trips to Feldtmann and ...
by JavaHiker
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:26 pm
Forum: Other Places and Parks
Topic: Au Sable River
Replies: 4
Views: 6247

Re: Au Sable River

Hate to interject, but the Current (or the Buffalo in NW Arkansas) can be mighty fine in October...
by JavaHiker
Sat Jul 28, 2018 8:38 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: warning: Echinococcus granulosus / hydatid tapeworm eggs are NOT killed by hand sanitizer [very long post]
Replies: 4
Views: 6752

Re: warning: Echinococcus granulosus / hydatid tapeworm eggs are NOT killed by hand sanitizer [very long post]

Just an added note: UV light kills bacteria, viruses and some cysts. It does not kill Giardia lamblia cysts or Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts, which must be removed by filtration or distillation. A minimum 0.4 micron water filter is recommended, and a 0.1 micron filter can handle almost any contamin...
by JavaHiker
Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:15 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: warning: Echinococcus granulosus / hydatid tapeworm eggs are NOT killed by hand sanitizer [very long post]
Replies: 4
Views: 6752

Re: warning: Echinococcus granulosus / hydatid tapeworm eggs are NOT killed by hand sanitizer [very long post]

The CDC information on Echinococcus granulosus: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/echinococcosis/gen_info/ce-faqs.html. In short, it is a most commonly a domestic canine related issue related to the sheep industry. To quote: "Risk factors for human infection include uncontrolled dogs living closely...
by JavaHiker
Sun Jul 22, 2018 8:20 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: The must-see things?
Replies: 6
Views: 4370

Re: The must-see things?

For in-depth information about history and culture at Isle Royale check out https://www.nps.gov/isro/learn/historyculture/index.htm. It's a fascinating collection of interactive maps and documented research. Rainbow Cove is just a short 1/2 mile walk from the Feltmann Lake campsites and offer's some...
by JavaHiker
Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:36 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Weather forecast
Replies: 6
Views: 5094

Re: Weather forecast

The National Weather Service (https://www.weather.gov/) is the agency responsible for all official weather forecasts, as well as issuing weather advisories and warnings. Plus: no stinking ads or stupid click-bait to deal with. I start checking it about a week before a trip, with one final check the ...
by JavaHiker
Sat Jul 21, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2018 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 28
Views: 18639

Re: 2018 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

Name: JavaHiker, KayakWaves, and Ressorp Email: (at) IM/PM here Hometown: NW Wisconsin and Colorado Arrival Date: 8/5 Departure Date: 8/10 Coming From/Via: GP via Sea Hunter Itinerary: Kayak to Rainbow Cove then Atwood Beach area, and return via Rainbow Cove and Grace Island. Side trips to Feldtmann...