Note that Chippewa is a very nice place, and it's best to go "to" or "from" it. Since it's a the "dead end" of a trail, if you want to hike there you have to take the same trail there and back. Generally it's not used as a destination spot as we used it. However, it's o...

Hey Tom, I know it's much later now, but we're the father/son duo you met at Chippewa. It was good to meet you guys. We had a great trip, and I suspect that it won't be 28 years until I go again. I don't think that at 69 it will be quite so appealing anyway. :) And you're right - the guy in shelter ...

I bought a pair before my trip in June, and gave my older single pole to my 14yo son. We both thought that they were very much worthwhile, and I can say that they definitely helped with both up-and-down as well as stabilization. My wife made fun of me spending money on another "thing" for ...

With only two of us (myself and my son) we much preferred to use shelters that already had picnic tables inside. It makes it so nice to be able to do whatever you want inside with regard to laying out gear, etc. In mid June we had no problems finding shelters at all, much less ones with the tables i...

We used a Jetboil stove during our week on the island this past June. Wonderful system, and I'd highly recommend it.