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by Lucky Chicken
Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Yellowstone Cell Connectivity
Replies: 12
Views: 5222

Re: Yellowstone Cell Connectivity

that is crazy... I go into the woods and all these parks to get away from the "civilized" world that sucks the life out of you everyday. They denied the new tower at Voyageurs they should deny this also!
by Lucky Chicken
Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:03 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Superior & Michigan Water Temps
Replies: 3
Views: 2946

Re: Superior & Michigan Water Temps

as cool as this summer has been I can't say that I am supprised. Maybe we will have some joiners insead of another leaving.
by Lucky Chicken
Thu Oct 09, 2014 5:56 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Windigo Store
Replies: 3
Views: 2412

Re: Windigo Store

I'm not sure I would agree with "elderly" either...
by Lucky Chicken
Tue Oct 07, 2014 6:15 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Hawk Vittles Dehydrated Food 50% off
Replies: 2
Views: 4112

Re: Hawk Vittles Dehydrated Food 50% off

Dehydrated food lasts a long time on the shelf... you will be backpacking again wont you?!?!?!?
by Lucky Chicken
Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:53 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Tiger Musky
Replies: 9
Views: 6995

Re: Tiger Musky

hooky wrote:All of that water in front of the campsites and over by the outflow looked fishy.
and it was... pulled quite a few northerns out of there! I put most of them back for you ;)

I left a couple leaches too
by Lucky Chicken
Thu Oct 02, 2014 6:06 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Trekking Poles
Replies: 20
Views: 11699

Re: Trekking Poles

I wonder if REI new there employees were telling you not to buy something how happy they would be about that? lol Inca... I think your post should say (advice from the "experts" here) I appriciate the upgrade though ;) Everytime someone says "expert" i think of this... http://new...
by Lucky Chicken
Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:31 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Visitor perception of "private" areas on Isle Royale?
Replies: 29
Views: 15257

Re: Visitor perception of "private" areas on Isle Royale?

I wonder if they go into a store and demand to go in the back room to shop... You don't intrude on someone elses campsite uninvited, why would you demand to park at their dock. Yes sail boats have the right of way under sail and only when under sail and on a true course they cannot turn into your pa...
by Lucky Chicken
Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo
Replies: 11
Views: 5768

Re: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo

If we are talking boots I am a huge fan of Timberland, I finally wore out my first pair after 5 years of daily wear. Went to the timberland store and they actually still made the same boot... I bought 2, now 7 years later I have started wearing the third pair... I just hope they are still making the...
by Lucky Chicken
Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Planning trip for next summer
Replies: 6
Views: 3153

Re: Planning trip for next summer

Plan on a tent... even if everywhere you are staying has a shelter you cant be sure to not have somenone beat you there.

As someone has already mentioned Jim DuFrense's book and or Mike's book http://www.isleroyale.info/ are great resources for planning.
by Lucky Chicken
Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:21 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: HELP! Upcoming Trip
Replies: 4
Views: 2953

Re: HELP! Upcoming Trip

my tip... pack light, and when you think you have packed light enough take half your stuff and leave it home. The most common mistake for new backpackers is bringing too much junk. I also recommend going on a training trip or two even if it is your back yard. If you dont use it there you dont need i...
by Lucky Chicken
Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:03 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Your 2cents on these plans
Replies: 7
Views: 3930

Re: Your 2cents on these plans

I'll go the other way here... and say I don't think it would be too bad going from Windigo to S Desor. In June we did Windigo to Siskiwit with a couple that we met on arrival (hiked with them to make sure they would make it). That was ~12 miles going at a snails pase (i would have liked to go a bit ...
by Lucky Chicken
Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:57 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First IR Trip - solo itinerary help
Replies: 6
Views: 3005

Re: First IR Trip - solo itinerary help

Since you are looking for photos I recommend getting up early on day 2 so you can get to the tower early... the light will be better for pictures. Mid day at a high point makes everything look flat in pictures.
by Lucky Chicken
Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:55 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Trekking Poles
Replies: 20
Views: 11699

Re: Trekking Poles

I'll throw in my two cents... Trekking poles help uphill and are a lifesaver down hill. I also find them very usefull when doing stream crossings, mud pits, ect. and you have something to poke at the mud to see how deep it is before you step into a knee deep mud hole. I also use them as tent poles w...
by Lucky Chicken
Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Help with a short trip - Isle Royale Newbie
Replies: 9
Views: 4243

Re: Help with a short trip - Isle Royale Newbie

3 nights can easily be done. night one at Feldtmann, night two at Siskiwit, night three at island mine or Windigo. It is a 6 mile walk from Island mine to Windigo but as Ed pointed out it is all down hill and very easy. It would be very easy to get there before the 1pm departure of either the sea hu...
by Lucky Chicken
Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: 2014 Isle royale nights/ miles
Replies: 10
Views: 5632

Re: 2014 Isle royale nights/ miles

So, this didnt go anywhere but I'll add mine in there anyway lol

Nights on the island: 8
Miles traveled: 43