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by Ingo
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Looking for Itinerary feedback
Replies: 10
Views: 2626

Re: Looking for Itinerary feedback

The itinerary looks fine, but I wouldn't recommend cross-country camping the first time there. There's a lot of dense vegetation that makes any off-trail travel very difficult in many places and not many conducive spots for a tent. Daisy Farm is the logical alternative, of course. But if you're set ...
by Ingo
Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: transportation for early season from 5/2 - 5/6
Replies: 6
Views: 3306

Re: transportation for early season from 5/2 - 5/6

For perspective, the first NPS boat of the season (and staff), literally just arrived at Mott Island (park HQ). They've been waiting since 4/15 for a weather window.
by Ingo
Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:53 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: any current moose/wolf counts?
Replies: 8
Views: 2446

Re: any current moose/wolf counts?

Last year the report didn't come out until late Aug. I didn't hear any numbers until I was actually there in July and then got different answers--there's another group that started making estimates using a different method, with pretty different results.
by Ingo
Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?
Replies: 17
Views: 3855

Re: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?

I'm (finally) buying a Garmin inReach to give my relatives peace of mind. I'm especially a fan of the free check-in messages. Sadly the 20% coupon doesn't work on devices with GPS chips, but the dividend at least takes a bit of the edge off. "At campground, all is well." One of mine is &q...
by Ingo
Fri Mar 17, 2023 6:37 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?
Replies: 17
Views: 3855

Re: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?

dcclark wrote: Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:45 am I'm (finally) buying a Garmin inReach to give my relatives peace of mind. I'm especially a fan of the free check-in messages. Sadly the 20% coupon doesn't work on devices with GPS chips, but the dividend at least takes a bit of the edge off.
"At campground, all is well."
by Ingo
Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?
Replies: 17
Views: 3855

What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?

I'm getting a Helinox Chair Zero. One of my Alite Monarch chairs broke last year and unfortunately they aren't around anymore. And my wife should appreciate the 4 feet, since she never used the 2 footed Monarch.
by Ingo
Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: New Ranger IV?
Replies: 3
Views: 1378

New Ranger IV?

This is in the latest IRKPA newsletter: "The design contract for a Ranger IV will be awarded this winter. Design phase estimated to take one year." I wonder if there's money appropriated for the build, or just the design? Will be interesting to watch. I've only taken the Ranger III once, b...
by Ingo
Sat Feb 25, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: New Webcam
Replies: 29
Views: 5961

Re: New Webcam

Thanks Sparky! Great info and insight, and esp for the sneak previews :D !
by Ingo
Fri Feb 17, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary help June trip with teenager
Replies: 4
Views: 796

Re: Itinerary help June trip with teenager

I hadn't. I've never been to the west side. So, Island Mind, Siskiwit Bay, maybe two nights at Feldmann Lake, Washington Creek, Huggins Cove? That's one fewer night, but we could possibly do Washington Creek again on the last night. That's less hiking overall and a few longer days, but it fun to se...
by Ingo
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary help June trip with teenager
Replies: 4
Views: 796

Re: Itinerary help June trip with teenager

Have you considered doing the west end Feldtmann and Huginnin loops?
by Ingo
Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?
Replies: 13
Views: 2591

Re: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?

Heck yes, Ed, do it! When you get home you won't be thinking, "Well that wasn't worth it!" But you may regret not doing it. Over the years I've met a couple different people doing similar trips, although maybe not every stop. A couple of thoughts on the itinerary: depending on your solitar...
by Ingo
Sat Feb 11, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Four day canoe trip
Replies: 4
Views: 2293

Re: Four day canoe trip

If you're experienced canoe trippers, that's a perfectly doable trip, although another day would be better. I assume by "ferry shuttle" you mean the water taxi run by the RH Lodge--in fact that's the only way this works. A more typical trip is going the opposite direction, McCargoe to Chip...
by Ingo
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: New Webcam
Replies: 29
Views: 5961

Re: New Webcam

RedLeg wrote: Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:31 am What's up with the Mott Island WebCams?
Either not enough sun to charge, or no one's there to fix something that broke--in which case it could be out until April or May.
by Ingo
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Comprehensive descriptions of trails and campsites?
Replies: 7
Views: 1564

Re: Comprehensive descriptions of trails and campsites?

I was just reading my DuFresne guide book. It is a first edition, first printing from my first trip in 1984. I'm planning a second trip for this summer. I'm thinking not much has changed with regard to trails. Is that a reasonable assumption? I believe the trail(s) between Feldtmann and Windigo hav...
by Ingo
Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Comprehensive descriptions of trails and campsites?
Replies: 7
Views: 1564

Re: Comprehensive descriptions of trails and campsites?

This book is considered the definite guide book for Isle Royale: https://www.irkpa.org/product/0151-foot-trails-water-routes-5th-edition/884 There's also campground info on this site: http://www.isleroyale.info/campgrounds.html Note that outhouses have not been stocked with TP since the COVID era--n...