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by rainelde
Tue Aug 25, 2009 1:39 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: MINONG TRAIL IN SEPT.
Replies: 5
Views: 3878

Re: MINONG TRAIL IN SEPT.

Hi everyone,
Our mini hiking trio is thinking about the minong next year. We had a great discussion with the ranger at Washington creek. Will there be anyone planning on a trek next year in september?
by rainelde
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:37 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: WE HAVE MADE IT BACK
Replies: 9
Views: 4809

Re: WE HAVE MADE IT BACK

Hello everyone. We arrived iN Grand Portage at about 9pm on Saturday night. The only thing for miles with a room was the casino. It wasnt bad, nice room with a really comfortable bed and they give you a voucher for 5 bucks to blow in the slots. We drove down to the dock, so we would know where to go ...
by rainelde
Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:53 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Minong
Replies: 5
Views: 3307

Minong

After a great discussion with the ranger on our down day at windigo, we have put plans in place already for next summer to tackle the minong from Mccargo Cove to windigo. I just need advice for a new stove, mines kinda caput. Mainly just for boiling water, pretty much use all dehydrated food. Im not ...
by rainelde
Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:46 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: FIRST AID KIT
Replies: 10
Views: 6609

Re: FIRST AID KIT

Ok lesson learned, didnt bring enough mole skin. One must bring enough mole skin, to share and for yourself. There is always someone who needs something. Glad to share if I have it, but I didnt bring enough :cry: First time ever, had to use it myself.
by rainelde
Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:41 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Windigo Store
Replies: 52
Views: 40988

Re: Windigo Store

since just returning, I think both stores are pretty equal in supplies. I even purchased a jacket that came in handy during the week to keep me warm at night. Very resonable priced. The sandwich was worth the $4.35, they are generous with the fillings and give you a brown bag deal, you get lettuce ...
by rainelde
Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:28 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Shelter locations - table?
Replies: 13
Views: 7012

Re: Shelter locations - table?

Most of the tables are moved into the shelters, very nice for cooking and card playing and reorganizing your pack. We moved tables in when we stayed in them. You won't regret a night where you can stretch out. sleep without the tent in these, it actually is nice
by rainelde
Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:25 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: The Bugs?
Replies: 6
Views: 4200

Re: The Bugs?

Hi
Just returned and I can tell you that if you spray once with deet, you should be good all day till dusk. At siskiwit and feldtman we had a bit of monster mosquitos.
by rainelde
Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:22 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: WE HAVE MADE IT BACK
Replies: 9
Views: 4809

WE HAVE MADE IT BACK

TRIP 2 TO THE ISLAND WAS A SUCCESS. WE JUST RETURNED. MAY I MAKE A SUGGESTION TO ANYONE OUT THERE FIRST TIMING IT OR FIRST TIMING IT TO WEST END. GO BACKWARDS, WE DID AND I WAS SO GLAD WE DID. IT SEEMS LOTS OF FOLKS GO OFF THE BOAT TO FELDTMAN, WE WENT HUGGININ COVE TO ISLAND MINE (WHICH WAS NOT ...
by rainelde
Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:13 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: cell phones
Replies: 75
Views: 49922

Re: cell phones

HI EVERYONE
JUST GOT BACK, WE HAD NO SERVICE RIGHT BEFORE THE TUNNELS HEADING UP THE SHORE TO GRAND PORTAGE. THERE IS NO SERVICE ON ISLAND.
by rainelde
Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:08 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: FIRST AID KIT
Replies: 10
Views: 6609

Re: FIRST AID KIT

Thanks guys, we will make it a no bandage necessary week this time, he already got 3 stitches yesterday in arm..geesh!!!!!!! (but I will bring them).
by rainelde
Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:49 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Series of questions
Replies: 18
Views: 8525

Re: Series of questions

anyone coming from grand portage on Aug 2nd? I think we are on the Winona
by rainelde
Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:38 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: FIRST AID KIT
Replies: 10
Views: 6609

FIRST AID KIT

A first aid kit is a necessity, I know from first hand experience, my son put his leatherman thru his leg working on his walking stick the first night here once. I know duct tape is a fix everything. A must have,. but what else have people found to be the must haves? As a emt I know what I may need ...
by rainelde
Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:31 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Snakes.....
Replies: 11
Views: 8192

Re: Snakes.....

Don_P wrote:I've seen them all over... the below picture was taken on the trail between Three Mile and Daisy Farm.

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WHAT KIND OF SNAKE IS THIS????????????
by rainelde
Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:25 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: *Seven* Nights in August
Replies: 46
Views: 23807

Re: *Seven* Nights in August

Just a FYI !!!!! Last year we were held on the island for a whole day due to the queen not being able to get out of copper harbor to IR. We had depleated our food supply, and glad we had a few bucks to get a few things to hold us over. We almost got stuck on the island for another night. Boat ...
by rainelde
Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:57 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: West Chickenbone Campground
Replies: 2
Views: 3539

Re: West Chickenbone Campground

HI We hiked to West chickenbone last year from Daisy farm and when we got there we had no problem getting a great tent site with a "lake side "view. The only thing I did not like about this lake was the leeches. I was all but ready to jump in to get refreshed and the ranger came walking up and said ...