It looks like 2025 REI dividends are going out! Anyone got any plans to purchase something new and exciting with theirs?

I would love to snowshoe Isle Royale, my word.

OMG I'm so new. Thank you, @Ingo!

If anyone is experiencing issues posting hyperlinks aka URLs on the forum, please reply here. I've noticed some issues.

https://isleroyalewhpg.com isn't formatting for instance.

Nor is Washington Harbor Preservation Group

Nor is https://isleroyalewhpg.com

Name: Richard
Hometown: Superior
Arrival Date: July 2024
Departure Date: July 2024
Coming From/Via: Grand Portage MN
Itinerary: Stay a few weeks in Washington Harbor
Notes/Other: I hope to be volunteering with the Washington Harbor Preservation Group ( https://isleroyalewhpg.com ) for a few weeks ...

Well, that was fast.

If you are comparing the Rock of Ages (ROAM5) and the Windigo (Ozaagaataang) weather station, you can just pretend the Ozaagaataang station is on the moon and the RoA station is on Mars.

Someone showed me how to read the Windy.com app/weather and you can really see the differences that occur east ...

Person's face in the McCargoe pic is great.

How accurate is this chart from weathersparks.com. We are planning an August 2024 visit and I’m thinking it is telling me a 35° bag will be fine.


I am a cold sleeper; I don't like to be cold at all. So, I always rock a 32* sleeping bag, regardless of the month. That has always suited me just ...

The Rock of Ages Lighthouse Preservation Society (RoALPS) is holding an art auction to raise money for our cause. If you're not familiar with what we do...shame on you! Just kidding, but we're dedicated to restoring the Rock of Ages to its early 20th century self and allowing visitors to come and ...

Name: Richard Kaufman
Email: richardkaufman(at)duck.com
Hometown: Superior, WI
Arrival Date: 8/17/24 via the VII
Departure Date: 8/24/24 via the Seahunter
Coming From/Via: Grand Portage
Itinerary: Spending time on Barnum Island and the Rock of Ages Lighthouse!
Notes/Other: I'll be working on the ...

Incredible work. I've pinned this post to the top of all the forums...I think a lot of people will find this info helpful.

Good views this weekend over Lake Superior!

Nope, never got close to 7 miles on any walkies. Best we could do is probably 3/4 of a mile

I'm looking to replace it with something that will do the same, or possibly going with something that'll keep me dry in a steadier rain.


If you want another jacket that will last 20+ years, I recommend the Arc'Teryx Beta . Yep, it's wicked expensive, but it'll last forever and Arc'Teryx stands ...