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- Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:21 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Gaiters?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4249
Re: Gaiters?
It's been situational for me. I've always taken them when hiking in coastal Washington or Oregon (it's always rainy), but seldom needed them at Isle Royale. Unless it is really rainy, I'm on the Minong Trail, or I'm bushwacking, they tend to just take up space in my pack. Good quality, well broken-i...
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:12 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Unfounded Safety Concerns
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5785
Re: Unfounded Safety Concerns
Then why refer to it as the "Islands Facebook page" from the start? That is false. It seems to ridicule people with specific questions, intentionally obfuscate any intended argument being made, and avoids the fact that there is a legitimate source for information. If it were to simply ref...
- Tue Jul 17, 2018 7:53 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Unfounded Safety Concerns
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5785
Re: Unfounded Safety Concerns
Then why refer to it as the "Islands Facebook page" from the start? That is false. It seems to ridicule people with specific questions, intentionally obfuscate any intended argument being made, and avoids the fact that there is a legitimate source for information. If it were to simply refe...
- Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:29 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Unfounded Safety Concerns
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5785
Re: Unfounded Safety Concerns
You must be looking at a fake Isle Royale Facebook business page or a private Isle Royale Facebook group page. There is nothing like what you describe on the official National Park Service Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Isle-Royale-National-Park-127161610664143/. The NPS Facebook page is wel...
- Sat Aug 05, 2017 11:31 pm
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Houghton Transportation...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3952
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:10 pm
- Forum: Food & Cooking
- Topic: Now in my top 7 for "must have" cooking gear...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5677
Re: Now in my top 7 for "must have" cooking gear...
+1. In related news, we stop by Windigo on Wednesday coming from Hugginin to pick up our 2nd half box o' supplies off of the boat. Maybe we'll see you there. I know the weather can be fickle.. but, have you seen the forecast? :D Paul You can't miss us. We're the people with the 17' sea bobbers. We'...
- Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:54 pm
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: GAle winds 8-3 thru 8-4
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4716
Re: GAle winds 8-3 thru 8-4
Update at 4:13 PM: "MAXIMUM WAVE HEIGHT OF UP TO 16 FEET POSSIBLE." I can handle rolling a kayak, but count me out when it comes to doing it vertically. Hope it works out for you Sneak.. URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI 413 PM EDT THU AUG 3 2017 LAKE S...
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:57 pm
- Forum: Food & Cooking
- Topic: Now in my top 7 for "must have" cooking gear...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5677
Now in my top 7 for "must have" cooking gear...
https://www.amazon.com/Reynolds-Wrap-Heavy-Duty-Non-Stick/dp/B008VUCNSS I was skeptical when this first came out, but now I fold and pack some of it for every trip, particularly if I am hoping for fish or have something I need semi-steamed. Seal fish steaks, lemon-pepper spice and olive oil in the w...
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:32 pm
- Forum: Wildlife
- Topic: Federal Court maintains wolf protection
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1964
Re: Federal Court maintains wolf protection
"Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association said the court ruling shows why Congress should rewrite the Endangered Species Act to make it less restrictive."
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:32 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Ambitious Trip Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2581
Re: Ambitious Trip Advice
The Feldtmann loop is a wonderful hike, but on your first day with a fully loaded pack your plan makes for long day. Note that from Feldtmann Lake to the top of the ridge the trail is uphill, not a flat walk. You also have to carry all the water you need for that 10 mile stretch.
- Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:30 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: First time back country camper. What to bring to Isle Royale?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10751
Re: First time back country camper. What to bring to Isle Royale?
Just curious: what clothing items are you packing, and what type of pack? In addition to the possibility of rain, temperatures by early September can vary wildly. While I try to keep weight down, at that time of year the least I bring is lightweight fleece gloves and a similar hat, along with a seco...
- Wed Jul 26, 2017 6:27 am
- Forum: Food & Cooking
- Topic: Travel Size Food, Spreads, Condiments
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12365
Re: Travel Size Food, Spreads, Condiments
I've never had an issue with getting the dregs out of a squeeze tube: opening the bottom and sweeping it with a spork or even just twirling through it with a rolled tortilla does the trick. I'm not sure what I would use mustard or ketchup for on a long trip, but I store spices, syrup, Tabasco, red w...
- Tue Jul 25, 2017 3:04 am
- Forum: Food & Cooking
- Topic: Travel Size Food, Spreads, Condiments
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12365
Re: Travel Size Food, Spreads, Condiments
As a make your own, I've found these indispensable: https://www.rei.com/product/696007/coghlans-squeeze-tubes-package-of-2. I fill one with PB and the other with Nutella, and place in a zip lock bag with tortillas and a small bottle of honey (or mix in the same tube). These are always packed in a si...
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:29 pm
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Campground in Grand Portage
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17177
Re: Campground in Grand Portage
While we typically stay at one of the area hotels before and after a trip, the Grand Marais municipal campground is actually pretty nice. Note that you can also pay just to use the showers there after a trip to the BWCA or Isle Royale. From personal experience, do not count on any Verizon service on...
- Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:20 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR: 7/1-7/8/2017 [Rock of Ages/Barnum Island]
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4902
Re: TR: 7/1-7/8/2017 [Rock of Ages/Barnum Island]
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