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by RICHIGAN
Sun Aug 14, 2016 7:33 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: September Boat Delays
Replies: 11
Views: 5038

Re: September Boat Delays

Leaving for IR in two weeks myself from Calavander (Hillsborough, nc). I'm planning on bringing extra cash instead of the extra meal. If I get stuck in Windigo, cause of weather, I will just want something that hasn't been in my pack for a week. We live a few miles apart! That's normally part of my...
by RICHIGAN
Fri Aug 12, 2016 3:49 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Bug updates?
Replies: 15
Views: 12326

Re: Bug updates?

I just got back from 7 days on IR. The bugs were completely manageable - the only flies that were a problem were at Scoville Point, and even then if you kept moving it wasn't an issue. I stayed in RH, Daisy Farm, McCargoe Cove, and Mosky Basin and had no issues. Thanks, I did that same trip last ye...
by RICHIGAN
Fri Aug 12, 2016 3:46 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: September Boat Delays
Replies: 11
Views: 5038

Re: September Boat Delays

Leaving for IR in two weeks myself from Calavander (Hillsborough, nc). I'm planning on bringing extra cash instead of the extra meal. If I get stuck in Windigo, cause of weather, I will just want something that hasn't been in my pack for a week.
by RICHIGAN
Mon Aug 08, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Forecast accuracy
Replies: 7
Views: 4232

Re: Forecast accuracy

i was on the island around this time last year and had georgious, bug free weather, till the last day. then rain
there was snow in the air a few weeks later. im heading up at the end of the month and will carring an extra layer this year just in case its cold and/or wet.
by RICHIGAN
Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:21 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Bug updates?
Replies: 15
Views: 12326

Re: Bug updates?

anyone have a Minong bug update?
by RICHIGAN
Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First Trip to IR! Advice welcomed!
Replies: 8
Views: 4266

Re: First Trip to IR! Advice welcomed!

the second one
by RICHIGAN
Sun Aug 23, 2015 4:08 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Copper Harbor Weather & Bugs
Replies: 0
Views: 17420

Copper Harbor Weather & Bugs

the weather in copper harbor was HOT. bug werengone. book ANY room in copper harbor. i swung my hammock between my SUV,and a tree. no rooms available water was rough. -take 2 dramimine- they sell it everywhere there is a boat. ask for it if you didnt take it 2 hours before getting the ship. hike you...
by RICHIGAN
Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:25 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: [OFFICIAL] 2015 bug report
Replies: 21
Views: 15062

Re: [OFFICIAL] 2015 bug report

Blueberries and raspberries could be found, but thimbleberries were still a week or two out depending on where you were on the island. I think we picked two or three, and those were still early. I will say that from what I could see, it will be a bumper crop... Perfect timing for me.... No need to ...