Well - I did it. This Trip Report is from August 14, 2009 to August 22, 2009.

A hard core trek where I did 90 miles backpacking in 7 days. And 3 of days it was raining. In advance, to the scenic/casual hikers - good for you - but this was a trip for me to catch some views, log some miles, and see ...

All about Deet for me. 100% strength. I like to joke that when I put it on - once I taste it I have just about too much on. Those of you who know understand that 3-4 drops of pure deet ends up somehow in your mouth through your bloodstream - not tasty either.

Anyone else got an update on bugs as ...

Thanks for the comments. Two things I heard -

Weight and Pace.

On the weight - Got my pack to sub 38.7 pounds (base weight at 13.9 pounds) and food at 115 calories per oz - 3192 calories per day. The big key for me was managing food weight to calories and I dumped my favorite tent and bought a ...

Start - Aug 15, 2009
Leave Copper Harbor
Saturday, August 15, 2009 Rock Harbor to Daisy Farm 7.1 7.1
Sunday, August 16, 2009 Daisy Farm to McCargoe Cove 8.2 15.3
Monday, August 17, 2009 McCargoe Cove toTodd Harbor 6.7 22.0
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Todd Harbor to Lake Desor N 12.7 34.7
Wednesday ...