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by Kevinl
Sun May 11, 2014 9:56 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2014 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 31
Views: 16671

Re: 2014 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

Thanks honouredamongfoxes. I'll take lots of pics to share. The dining room table is full of gear!
by Kevinl
Tue May 06, 2014 11:48 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: VII to delay start of season
Replies: 17
Views: 9308

Re: VII to delay start of season

If it leaves Grand Portage, I'm on that first boat. Watching closely.
by Kevinl
Sun May 04, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: First Crew to head to IR Monday
Replies: 23
Views: 9109

Re: First Crew to head to IR Monday

jerry, it's such a lovely spot. I threw up around that area last year running the Superior footrace. Sounds like there's still plenty of snow there too.
by Kevinl
Wed Apr 30, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: First Crew to head to IR Monday
Replies: 23
Views: 9109

Re: First Crew to head to IR Monday

I have a May 14 trip on the Voyageur scheduled so I'm watching these conditions closely. Mike, I thought the snow cover on the island was a bit less than last year, or am I wrong? Maybe I don't put the snowshoes away just yet. If I get to the island I'm happy. If I don't get to the island, I'm happy...
by Kevinl
Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:44 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: "Silence of the Wolves" LSJ.com articl
Replies: 2
Views: 1851

Re: "Silence of the Wolves" LSJ.com articl

This is awesome! The visuals really got me.
by Kevinl
Sat Apr 19, 2014 7:43 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2014 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 31
Views: 16671

Re: 2014 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

Name: Kevin Langton
Email: (at) kevinjlangton@gmail.com
Hometown: Mankato, MN
Arrival Date: 5/14
Departure Date: 5/18
Coming From/Via: Grand Portage/ Voyageur II
Itinerary: McCargoe Cove to Windigo via Minong
Notes/Other: First boat! Woo hoo!
by Kevinl
Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: 1000th Registered Users
Replies: 6
Views: 3087

Re: 1000th Registered Users

Thanks everyone, especially Mike T and fonix/Richard! It really is an awesome community.
by Kevinl
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Voyageur II opening trips delayed
Replies: 22
Views: 11442

Re: Voyageur II opening trips delayed

Thanks for the update Captain Don. I'm looking forward to that May 14 boat. Good luck getting everything ready for the season.
by Kevinl
Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Making kayaking on Supperior look like childs play
Replies: 4
Views: 3511

Re: Making kayaking on Supperior look like childs play

The photographer from the NG article was also a major character in Joe Kane's great book Running the Amazon. That book is quite a paddling adventure too, and a wonderful read.
by Kevinl
Tue Apr 01, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: VII to delay start of season
Replies: 17
Views: 9308

Re: VII to delay start of season

I was hoping to do the first boat this year, but had to schedule it for the 14th to fit my buddy's schedule. Now I'm on the first boat! Yay! There's just something special about that first trip across.

Thanks for sharing John.
by Kevinl
Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2014 edition
Replies: 25
Views: 12700

Re: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2014 edition

Found a Mountain Hardwear SuperMega UL1 tent in the scratch and dent and used the dividend for it.
by Kevinl
Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2014 edition
Replies: 25
Views: 12700

Re: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2014 edition

Mine came yesterday. I'm shocked how much I spent there in a year, especially considering the closest store is 90 minutes away (thank you interwebs!). I guess I've bought so much I don't feel like I need anything. But you guys have me thinking. Hmmm. I've got a Hubba Hubba and love it, but consideri...
by Kevinl
Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: 5/27-6/2, 2013 [Minong east to Moskey, Chippewa Harbor]
Replies: 3
Views: 2838

TR: 5/27-6/2, 2013 [Minong east to Moskey, Chippewa Harbor]

I just got home last night. I put a bunch of pictures and a little narrative here: http://kevinlangton.blogspot.com/2013/0 ... -2013.html
by Kevinl
Fri May 24, 2013 8:23 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Rain Gear Question
Replies: 15
Views: 10042

Re: Rain Gear Question

I'm pretty weight conscious, but I've never made a list. I usually just head out to the garage and grab what I think I need. Inside, I'll winnow stuff out quickly. Then, when I get to the hotel at Grand Portage, I throw everything on the bed and toss aside what I don't think I'll need until I feel I...
by Kevinl
Wed May 22, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2013 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 50
Views: 24492

Re: 2013 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

Sgatz it's such a wonderful route you've planned. I've done that twice, once solo and once with my father, who was close to 70 at the time. Reading this makes me want to do it again soon. Mike's recommendations are spot on, of course. Your portages for July 24 always feel long for me (and that's jus...