I am not the owner of Midwest Mountaineering. I was just relaying the email that I received from them earlier today. I added some clarification to my original post.

Received the following email note from Midwest Mountaineering early this morning. Regards, IncaRoads (Mark) ---------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends, I started Midwest Mountaineering 53 years ago by selling outdoor gear from my kitchen, as a passionate climber and outd...

Another interesting note on the map that I also remember from my 1972 trip, the Rock Harbor Trail from Daisy Farm to Moskey Basin was situated at the shoreline.

Buckeye wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:30 amWe're flying into Rock Harbor on Monday and taking a water taxi to Malone Bay. From there we're going to hatchet on Tuesday, Little Todd on Wednesday, North Desore on Thursday, Hugginin Cove on Friday and flying out of Windigo on Saturday.

Nice itinerary!

2. What is the long berm that the Feldtmann trail follows? For about a mile near Feldtmann Lake campground, before climbing the ridge, the trail follows a long, straight berm that rises 4 or 5 feet above the surrounding swamp. This ends within half a mile of the campground. It's remarkably uniform ...

Total board attachment quota: was 1000 MiB, changed to 1500 MiB.

Two notable lakes contain no game fish, Lake Desor and Hatchet Lake. Shoreline fishing is challenging on the remaining lakes due to the thick brush and obstacles like swamps and rock ledges, but it is possible. I've never caught any fish from the Lake Superior shoreline. Others have at times been su...

Rafiki wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:48 pm Hey guys, it’s been a while.

Welcome back to the forums, Rafiki.

Name: Mark Hometown: St. Paul, MN Arrival Date: After Labor Day Departure Date: 6 days later Coming From/Via: Grand Portage/Voyageur II Itinerary: Day 1 - Grand Portage to Windigo to Washington Creek Day 2 - Washington Creek to Island Mine Day 3 - Island Mine to South Lake Desor Day 4 - South Lake D...

NEMO Fillo Pillow.

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The USGS topo map also shows a cemetery nearby. Refer to the 10+ year old thread linked below for more details and GPS coordinates.

Link ---> viewtopic.php?p=12674#p12674

I don't suppose you have a report archived of your 1972 trip? But was there no celebratory cigar at the close of your epic Day 6?? No report from the 1972 trip. It was my first wilderness backpacking trip. IIRC, the freeze dried food package said 2 servings so I assumed it would feed my buddy and I...

Name: Mark Hometown: St. Paul, MN Arrival Date: Wed. Sept. 7, 2022 Departure Date: Tues. Sept. 13, 2022 Coming From/Via: Grand Portage/Voyageur II Background: This 2022 solo trip coincides with my 50th year anniversary of visiting Isle Royale for the first time. In 1972 I was a high school junior. A...

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