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 behi...

JavaHiker wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:14 pm This may be a little OT, but coffee is one of two items I cannot skimp on in the backcountry (the other being good bourbon).

I mean, it's in your forum name, right?

I've heard someone from the park service pronounce it "Oh-zah-gah-tang"

I recently learned from the National Park Service that they intend to rename Windigo to Ozaagaatang. This renaming came after the NPS' partnership with the Grand Portage band of Ojibwe. Ozaagaatang means "where the light shines outward." Windigo has a negative connotation in Ojibwe, and th...

jerry wrote: ↑Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:06 am Your link answers my question. Steel and concrete works for me. How about the Windigo dock? Its still wood, as I recall.

No plans to replace that, that I've heard. I don't think it needs it, that dock is pretty burly.

+1 for seeing at night. It'd be great to catch the northern lights

The Government finally put its money where it's mouth is and construction on a new dock at Hat Point Marina, home of the Grand Portage Isle Royale Tansportation Line and the trustworthy Voyager II/Sea Hunter, is underway! Read more: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/new-grand-portage-ma...

I drove by the boat yards the other day and saw the Ranger III hanging out there. Snapped a few pics, then I found this one on Facebook. It's stupendous: 395124740_10230869324179975_7658252105556394093_n.jpg Credit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/268456833667668/?multi_permalinks=1727208367792500&a...

WOW! That's a mind-blowing picture! Thank you for sharing!

MWM closing is sad. It's also not surprising. We live in a weird time, but I think a store like MWM is needed again. The retail industry seems like it's circular (like most things): 1. Pre-internet era: you go to a specialty shop to learn about gear from an expert 2. Internet era: you Google everyth...

Update: I've found a few more instant coffee/backpacking/camping options I enjoy: 1. Alpen Coffee Pour and Explore: a self-contained pour-over setup with good coffee: https://alpensierracoffee.com/coffee/pour-explore-coffee/ 2. PERC instant coffee: delicious cup of coffee: https://perccoffee.com/pro...

During the drop (zoom with highlights) https://photos.app.goo.gl/xxr5xUDEdvnXoPxXA The size of the trees, put the rock in perspective as prety good size and if you look at the before and after images in zoom its almost surely someone dropping a duece that was caught on the webcam. This is the most ...

rich wrote: ↑Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:18 am Looking for ways to improve my trail coffee, I bought an aeropress go. It makes great coffee, but I have yet to test it in the field.

I think you're going to be very happy to find out it works great in the field.

Here are a few other cameras at Ojibway you can check out... they are not linked on the park's website yet, so the forum members here get the sneak peek preview. Same connectivity as the SW viewing camera so subject to the same limitations/outages. https://www.nps.gov/webcams-isro/northshore.jpg ht...

Vandy wrote: ↑Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:13 am Today's current conditions page:

COVID-19

Masks are recommended, but not required.

Got a link to a reference so I can update the post?