Thank you everyone for the great suggestions. My son is a Star scout so we are looking forward to the adventure together. We have all the lightweight gear minus the water treatment system. (need to get that) The consensus seems to be to stay away from ROck Harbor and Daisy Farm. Is that area really ...

My 11 year old son and I (a mom) are going to IR the end of July. We've never backpacked together before. (only car camped) Are we too ambitious or just plain stupid for considering a 5 day trip from Windigo to Daisy Farm? (average hiking 8 miles per day) or are we better suited to go from Rock ...