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by Donk_67
Thu Mar 17, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Can you please review our itinerary?
Replies: 7
Views: 3516

Re: Can you please review our itinerary?

Greetings Deeman. I'll add my thoughts about hiking boots: I've considered converting to trail runners even though the weight savings would be minimal over my vasques. However, Isle Royale isn't in my opinion, suitable for trail runners; given the mostly treacherous terrain, I'd want the over the an...
by Donk_67
Tue Mar 01, 2016 4:28 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: New To Forum - First Question
Replies: 11
Views: 4799

Re: New To Forum - First Question

Isobutane is available


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by Donk_67
Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:56 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary Advice [Windigo to Rock Harbor]
Replies: 7
Views: 4244

Re: Itinerary Advice [Windigo to Rock Harbor]

Adding a few thoughts here: McCargo - Moskey is a nice hike imo; true, hike up to greenstone from Chickenbone is brutal, but short. Flying: have flexibility planned into your trip; I flew there in August and was lucky... Fog ruled the week and plane wasn't able to land between my arrival and departu...
by Donk_67
Sun Feb 28, 2016 7:11 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Breakfast in houghton !!!
Replies: 17
Views: 12077

Re: Breakfast in houghton !!!

To answer odd man out, yes, I remember at least one being open by 6.


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by Donk_67
Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: New To Forum - First Question
Replies: 11
Views: 4799

Re: New To Forum - First Question

The only things I'll chime in on: I'd take the Queen over the Ranger for the time issue and I agree with Tom; Lane Cove is easily reachable on day one...the hike back out really gets the heart pumping first thing.


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by Donk_67
Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:12 pm
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Breakfast in houghton !!!
Replies: 17
Views: 12077

Re: Breakfast in houghton !!!

Toni's Country Kitchen in Laurium. Excellent breakfast and bakery. Cash only.


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by Donk_67
Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary Suggestions
Replies: 12
Views: 5811

Re: Itinerary Suggestions

In reference to fuel availability; when I went to the island via plane, I left my extra fuel canister with the ranger before flying back to the mainland. She explained they keep them for visitors who fly in after the store closes for the season. So check with the Rangers to verify this. Alternativel...
by Donk_67
Mon Dec 21, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: (Hiking) 6-6 to 6-14 2015 Windigo to Daisey via Malone to Chippewa bushwack
Replies: 20
Views: 11731

Re: TR: (Hiking) 6-6 to 6-14 2015 Windigo to Daisey via Malone to Chippewa bushwack

Great report. It very well may turn out that a few years from now, your nephews will look back on this as one of the best adventures they've had.


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by Donk_67
Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:54 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: 1st timer Itinerary
Replies: 7
Views: 3965

Re: 1st timer Itinerary

Isle Royale is worth the effort for sure...but it's not a cakewalk imho. Having done Lane Cove to Moskey -reverse of your itinerary- I can say it's a long day. Enjoy your trip.


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by Donk_67
Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:15 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2015 Solo Backpacking Trip of the Greenstone Ridge Trail
Replies: 4
Views: 4095

Re: 2015 Solo Backpacking Trip of the Greenstone Ridge Trail

Thanks for posting; got to see a section of the greenstone I haven't seen yet.


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by Donk_67
Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:10 pm
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Freeze Dried portion sizes
Replies: 8
Views: 8032

Re: Freeze Dried portion sizes

As stated in previous posts, serving size vs needed calories don't mesh...if you had side dishes maybe. I like to share one and then have a second dinner by sharing another one a little while later.


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by Donk_67
Sat Sep 19, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Hammocks Inside of Shelters
Replies: 18
Views: 8163

Re: Hammocks Inside of Shelters

The shelters I've stayed at were not conducive to hanging...trust me, I would have preferred hanging vs sleeping on the floor.


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by Donk_67
Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:48 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Feedback on itinerary
Replies: 8
Views: 3814

Re: Feedback on itinerary

Thanks on that. We were figuring on taking advantage of any daylight we had on our first day. Also figuring on taking the Tobin trail to start, hearing that it is less rugged. We have shake down week end trips planned from April thru July where we hope to fine tune pack weight, get "used"...
by Donk_67
Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:22 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Feedback on itinerary
Replies: 8
Views: 3814

Re: Feedback on itinerary

What time does your ferry arrive in RH? I know the Queen from Copper Harbor arrives around noon meaning your trail time will start around 1. Day one looks to be your longest day because of possible late start and heaviest pack weights. Looks to be doable, but I'd keep a close eye on the novice membe...
by Donk_67
Fri Feb 20, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trip plan
Replies: 3
Views: 2297

Re: Trip plan

How long will you be on the Isle? I'm sure your research will give you lots of ideas. Given the rugged terrain on Isle Royale, most people here will caution you to keep your miles down, and truly the experience is much more rewarding if you take your time hiking between camps. For Ideas, I'll give y...