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by wjblazek
Mon Aug 23, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR 8/8 - 8/14, 2021 [backpack][Windigo > IM > SD > HL > W. Chicken > DF > RH]
Replies: 6
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Re: TR 8/8 - 8/14, 2021 [backpack][Windigo > IM > SD > HL > W. Chicken > DF > RH]

Thanks for the pic of the water/mud at IM!!!
We were headed there back on 7/10 but turned around when we heard what the water was like there. :shock:
Now we are really glad we did turn around! :whew emoji:

Thanks for the great TR!!
by wjblazek
Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:12 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: 7/10-18/2021, [Backpack] [West end and Middle: GP-W-WC-HC-WC; McC-CBW-CH-W-GP]
Replies: 3
Views: 1844

Re: TR: 7/10-18/2021, [Backpack] [West end and Middle: GP-W-WC-HC-WC; McC-CBE-CH-W-GP]

When you realized that the water at Island Mine was marginal, were you crestfallen, or excited for the chance to go back to Washington Creek for the moose ballet? At first I was bummed because our original goal for staying at IM was to go to Mt. Desor, the high point of IR, on a day hike from IM. S...
by wjblazek
Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:15 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: 7/10-18/2021, [Backpack] [West end and Middle: GP-W-WC-HC-WC; McC-CBW-CH-W-GP]
Replies: 3
Views: 1844

TR: 7/10-18/2021, [Backpack] [West end and Middle: GP-W-WC-HC-WC; McC-CBW-CH-W-GP]

Sue and Bill Denver, Co. 7/10 - 18/2021, 9 days on IR including ferry. A very Minong 1st trip to IR! My main goals were to see moose and hear loons! We were not disappointed! Pics are at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/LEuyNmqvri9iW1jv5 Click through individual pics to see captions. Day 1: Voyager II fer...
by wjblazek
Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2021 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 29
Views: 14879

Re: 2021 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!

Name: Bill and Sue Hometown: Morrison, Co. Arrival Date: 7/10/2021 Departure Date: 7/18 Coming From/Via: Grand Portage Itinerary: 7/10: GP-Win pack to IM 7/11: Day hike to Mt D and back 7/12: Pack to WC 7/13: Day hike the Huginnin Cove Loop 7:14: Ferry to MC, pack to CBE via CBW 7/15: Pack to DF 7/1...
by wjblazek
Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:40 am
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Isle Royale Loons
Replies: 13
Views: 6872

Re: Isle Royale Loons

Thanks for these stats on Loons. The breakdown of inland vs Superior shoreline is interesting. I'm planning on going to IR this summer and one of my primary goals is to hear the loons. I have been to Boundary Waters and Quetico years ago and love their calls! I won't consider my trip to IR complete ...