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by Browninggold9_72
Thu Mar 01, 2018 7:46 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

I'm doing a trip with friends for the first time the last week in June. With our schedules we have to take the Queen IV. What we plan on doing is staying in Rock Harbor overnight and then taking the Voyager out of Rock harbor the next morning around the island to Windigo and starting our hike there...
by Browninggold9_72
Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:20 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

Here’s the map: https://www.amazon.com/Royale-National-Geographic-Trails-Illustrated/dp/1566953677 We use exped synmat UL7s for our sleeping pads. We are both side sleepers and these keep our hips off the ground. Thanks for watching our videos :oops: ! Hopefully they were helpful. Yes your videos w...
by Browninggold9_72
Tue Feb 20, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

... what are the pros and cons between the ranger and the queen?? Queen IV: quickest trip, pretty comfortable, snacks, you can go out on the bow, registration is at Rock Harbor. Ranger III: longest trip, most comfortable, big boat, sandwiches (meh) and chili, Ranger talks along the way, registratio...
by Browninggold9_72
Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

Here’s the map: https://www.amazon.com/Royale-National-Geographic-Trails-Illustrated/dp/1566953677 We use exped synmat UL7s for our sleeping pads. We are both side sleepers and these keep our hips off the ground. Thanks for watching our videos :oops: ! Hopefully they were helpful. Yes your videos w...
by Browninggold9_72
Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:46 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

If you can swing the water taxi, you have more options with less mileage. Here's a couple ideas off the top of my head: This hits the trifecta of favorite campgrounds (Moskey, Chippewa, McCargoe): - McCargoe Cove, water taxi - Lake Richie, 6.3 mi - Chippewa Harbor, 4.3 mi - Moskey Basin, 6.2 mi - T...
by Browninggold9_72
Mon Feb 19, 2018 1:06 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

Probably gonna laugh at me sneakymonkey lol...but what is the WCB and MCC😀😀 haha! Sorry that is my fault! I shouldnt abbreviate! It is just the campground names! RH- rock harbor 3M- three mile MB- Moskey Basin MCC- McCargoe Cove DF- Daisy Farm WCB- West Chicken Bone Lol..no worries..my wife and I h...
by Browninggold9_72
Mon Feb 19, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

Ingo..thanks for the ideas, I'm gonna look into the water taxi, and look at that route on a map.
by Browninggold9_72
Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

Probably gonna laugh at me sneakymonkey lol...but what is the WCB and MCC😀😀
by Browninggold9_72
Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:05 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

You may like our route above then. The mileage is close to what you are looking for. You maybe would like WCB vs MCC for a shorter mileage day though. Although MCC is a special place, great dock and nice views. Thanks for the input, I'm gonna watch the video attachment you sent, when my wife gets h...
by Browninggold9_72
Sat Feb 17, 2018 2:03 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

With 6 days you can do most any section of trail. It really depends on where you are coming from and where you are arriving on the island?? If you can get to Windigo, the first trip that I usually recommend for first time hikers is the Feldtmann Loop. It makes for a relaxing and great hike to exper...
by Browninggold9_72
Sat Feb 17, 2018 8:14 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

I would say 6-8 miles a day as it is my wife's first major trip. Thank you for the response and help!
by Browninggold9_72
Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:39 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9750

First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

Good morning all, My wife and I are planning our first trip to IR the first week of July. We are doing a 6 day trip. Where can I find the trip planner worksheet? I am experienced but this will be my wife's first major backpacking trip. I'm looking for suggestions on sites to see or an itinerary so t...