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- Fri Aug 20, 2021 12:24 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: 800 MHz radios
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3122
Re: 800 MHz radios
I would seriously doubt it. They have access to systems designed and maintained through federal agencies in addition to the open marine bands in use.
- Mon Aug 16, 2021 4:23 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR 8/8 - 8/14, 2021 [backpack][Windigo > IM > SD > HL > W. Chicken > DF > RH]
- Replies: 6
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Re: TR 8/8 - 8/14, 2021 [backpack][Windigo > IM > SD > HL > W. Chicken > DF > RH]
I have a sincere appreciation of the solitude offered by The Island, especially while solo hiking or taking a break, hopefully sitting on a ridge. But I also very much share your enjoyment of talking with others. Besides being centrally located, offering many day trip options, this is what Daisy Far...
- Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:03 pm
- Forum: Wildlife
- Topic: What to do if you see a wolf.
- Replies: 1
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Re: What to do if you see a wolf.
Indeed, this is saddening. One or more of the transplanted wolves seem to have little to no fear of humans. A very recent video on the IR facebook group showed a person meeting one on a trail. The person stepped off but the wolf eventually kept going in their direction, fully aware of the person but...
- Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:02 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: VIP Photography Trip, 2021
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2428
Re: VIP Photography Trip, 2021
Indeed Torpified, That's what hit my brain hardest, the new verb. Chief, that backlit scene could almost pass for a poorly done photoshop job, LOL. It DOES look cool though. I assume you'll keep us posted as to where you will publishing your works and maybe sneak us a peek or two. I can personally a...
- Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Saildrone on Great Lakes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1987
Re: Saildrone on Great Lakes
It looks like they probably have radar. I wonder if they have vessel avoidance programming. It's not like you could hail one from your vessel to coordinate maneuvers.
- Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Saildrone on Great Lakes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1987
Re: Saildrone on Great Lakes
Very interesting, had no idea. I see there is also as 72 foot version.
Makes me wonder what a boating encounter with one of these might be like.
Makes me wonder what a boating encounter with one of these might be like.
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 11:17 pm
- Forum: Web Board & Web Site
- Topic: Marking Posts as Read
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18529
Re: Marking Posts as Read
Also, you can subscribe to one or more (or all) of the forum topical areas (and individual sub topics as well) and then receive an email when there's a new post. The email also includes a link that takes you directly to the new post. I find it quite convenient.
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:15 pm
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Dining recommendations in Houghton?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3281
Re: Dining recommendations in Houghton?
If you have access to a fridge and microwave think about getting some breakfast pasties from Roy's (by the bridge in Houghton) then reheating them the next morning. But unless you are arriving earlier on Saturday they might sellout by the afternoon. Their "standard" pasties are very good ...
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:36 pm
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Dining recommendations in Houghton?
- Replies: 6
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Re: Dining recommendations in Houghton?
Any good places for breakfast on the North side of the bridge? With an 8:00 flight I don’t want to take any chances of getting stuck on the wrong side of the canal. Suomi is good for breakfast but it is in Houghton (Suomi opens at 7am). In order to stick to the north side for breakfast I would norm...
- Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:44 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Charge your inReach Mini periodically
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3601
Re: Charge your inReach Mini periodically
There are several factors that affect the life of rechargeable batteries, lithium ion included. One factor that rates very high up on the scale of things to avoid is to store them for any extended period of time without being substantially charged. But constantly "topping them off" can als...
- Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:35 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Belle Isle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3587
Re: Belle Isle
Here's what I found on the Amygdaloid Island Arch.
Amygdaloid Island Arch Location
Amygdaloid Island Arch Info
Here is the old 2018 post.
Amygdaloid Island Arch Location
Amygdaloid Island Arch Info
Here is the old 2018 post.
- Wed Jun 30, 2021 2:25 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Belle Isle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3587
Re: Belle Isle
That is pretty much the way a dockside clearing also looked at Daisy Farm in the 70's.... AND full of Daisies.
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:01 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Belle Isle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3587
Re: Belle Isle
There is a natural arch on Amygdaloid Island. I'd have to look up the coordinates. You can do a quick search here because I know there is a old post discussing it. Is the grassy clearing still the same as this picture taken almost 20 years ago? It leads right up to a nice but rocky beach. BelleIsleC...
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:44 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: IR first timer: trail and camping recommendations?
- Replies: 5
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Re: IR first timer: trail and camping recommendations?
All very good advice thus far. For a beginner, the most common mistake is taking too much stuff; more specifically taking too much weight. My very first back packing experience was on Isle Royale with a borrowed pack and it weighed over 80 pounds!! It almost did me in. Actually it sort of did as I s...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:10 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: How much TP do you pack?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4091