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by dmercer
Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Why do you go backpacking?
Replies: 8
Views: 4688

Re: Why do you go backpacking?

greg,

great answer. I can relate to it 100%
by dmercer
Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Why do you go backpacking?
Replies: 8
Views: 4688

Why do you go backpacking?

First let me say that I am new to this forum and find it a great place for information and to learn from others experiences. As I prepare for my second trip to Isle Royale (8/20-8/26) questions and comments with similar themes bounce around in my head. All asked by my wife, family, friends and other...
by dmercer
Tue May 24, 2011 11:31 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 57
Views: 30420

Re: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

Name: Dave Hometown: New Berlin, WI Arrival Date: August 20, 2011 Departure Date: August 26, 2011 Coming From/Via: Copper Harbor via Queen Itinerary: 8/20 - Queen to Rock Harbor then hike to Lane Cove 8/21 - Lane Cove to McCargoe Cove 8/22 - McCargoe Cove to Todd Harbor 8/23 - Todd Harbor to Hatchet...
by dmercer
Tue May 24, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Submissions for PICTURE OF THE WEEK go here
Replies: 265
Views: 232587

Re: Submissions for PICTURE OF THE WEEK go here

jerry, It was pretty exciting to see this. We almost stepped right on it. Wish we could have seen the beast that made it.
by dmercer
Fri May 20, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Submissions for PICTURE OF THE WEEK go here
Replies: 265
Views: 232587

Re: Submissions for PICTURE OF THE WEEK go here

On the trail from Siskiwit to Island Mine.
by dmercer
Thu May 05, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Malone to Desor South
Replies: 6
Views: 3263

Re: Malone to Desor South

Thanks for the input. Knowing that it is doable, it may become a leg of my next visit to IR's itinerary.
by dmercer
Wed May 04, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Malone to Desor South
Replies: 6
Views: 3263

Malone to Desor South

Has anyone made the hike from Malone to Desor South? How tough of a hike is it? Can you make it to Desor South after being dropped off by the VII at it's estimated arrival time at Malone of 10:00 before dark?
by dmercer
Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:38 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Shelter Graffiti
Replies: 34
Views: 30700

Re: Shelter Graffiti

I guess these buttonheads missed the LNT orientation. Makes you wonder, do they do this to the walls in their homes too?