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by Montana
Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:37 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: PLB vs. satellite communicator
Replies: 16
Views: 9165

Re: PLB vs. satellite communicator

I found this overview very informative:

https://www.adventurealan.com/best-sate ... h-vs-spot/
by Montana
Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: History
Topic: Isle Royale Visitor Statistics 1940-2019
Replies: 3
Views: 3331

Re: Isle Royale Visitor Statistics 1940-2019

It's interesting looking at both reports -- it seems the first report counts total number of visitors, the report you posted seems to count overnight stays. I do love that RV line!
by Montana
Tue Mar 03, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: History
Topic: Isle Royale Visitor Statistics 1940-2019
Replies: 3
Views: 3331

Isle Royale Visitor Statistics 1940-2019

The National Park Service released visitor numbers for all the parks for 2019, you can see Isle Royale's number in the attachment or by clicking on this link: https://irma.nps.gov/STATS/SSRSReports/Park%20Specific%20Reports/Annual%20Park%20Recreation%20Visitation%20(1904%20-%20Last%20Calendar%20Year...
by Montana
Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Places to get equipment?
Replies: 5
Views: 4064

Re: Places to get equipment?

You might also try Craigslist -- I find good deals there on good backpacking products. The key to getting your gear is to be patient and "trade up" over the years. I spent 3-5 years working on getting my camping gear dialed in. I had a goal dropping the base weight on all my gear, but my b...
by Montana
Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:28 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Windigo to McCargoe June 22-26 -- Thoughts?
Replies: 4
Views: 2336

Re: Windigo to McCargoe June 22-26 -- Thoughts?

This looks like a good plan -- I did this route in reverse 2 years ago with my 17 daughter. Your first day will be hard, but with an early start and plenty of rest stops you will be fine (be sure to take plenty of water out of Windigo as the water sources along this route are pretty limited). If you...
by Montana
Mon Feb 25, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Family trip planning
Replies: 37
Views: 13598

Re: Family trip planning

Here is a picture of one of the tandem kayaks at Windigo, they also have singles (and canoes). As Ingo mentioned the best bet for the little one is bringing a proper sized life jacket. Your swimming plans might be more realistic if you boat out to Beaver Island for a picnic lunch (you can wade into ...
by Montana
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:47 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: End to end loop hike
Replies: 10
Views: 5780

Re: End to end loop hike

Here is a blog from a hiker who did the loop in 15 days: http://bushwhackingfool.com/2012/02/18/isle-royale-trip-my-original-backpacking-trip-itinerary If you dig into his info, you will find a report for each day's hike, great photos and plenty of useful info. He also details how he resupplied in W...
by Montana
Fri Oct 26, 2018 10:10 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Campground site maps
Replies: 4
Views: 3094

Re: Campground site maps

Theses are great, thanks for posting!
by Montana
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:51 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: circumnavegation IR
Replies: 2
Views: 2602

Re: circumnavegation IR

There is plenty of room at Little Todd for multiple campers (even if every site is full). Like the poster above, when we stayed there (August 2017) we were the only folks there. The beaches at Little Todd would be easy to land a kayak.
by Montana
Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:43 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: 7/29 – 8/7, 2018 [RH-DF-MB-CH-MCC-TH-NLD-WC]
Replies: 14
Views: 8330

Re: TR: 7/29 – 8/7, 2018 [RH-DF-MB-CH-MCC-TH-NLD-WC]

Great report and nice job with your pack weight!
by Montana
Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:17 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Minong and water conditions
Replies: 7
Views: 4521

Re: Minong and water conditions

We hiked from N. Lake Desor to Washington Creek with 3 liters each. There are a couple of small creeks between Desor and WC that would work for water (don't know how heavy they will be flowing in Sept). You could always drop your packs at the Lake Desor junction and filter at the lake before you hik...
by Montana
Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:57 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: NPS to make changes in Windigo
Replies: 3
Views: 2342

Re: NPS to make changes in Windigo

Thanks for sharing -- interesting ideas for Windigo. I did a quick review, need to ponder my response. I took one of the best showers of my life in Windigo, but they sure could use updated facilities!
by Montana
Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:06 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Flying with a stove
Replies: 12
Views: 9336

Re: Flying with a stove

The store at Windigo sells the basic fuel canisters that fit MSR Pocket Rocket type stoves. The canisters are pretty much universal. If you want to see the selection at the store check out this Youtube video from a few years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfD5A6mJgUU I didn't find the prices o...
by Montana
Mon May 21, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Rock Harbor Lodge - Disability Q
Replies: 4
Views: 2640

Re: Rock Harbor Lodge - Disability Q

Ingo, here is a photo I found on Google. I don't know if it is an accurate picture (I've only been on the west side of the island). Can you confirm that this photo is the stairway?
Rock Harbor Lodge Stairway.JPG
by Montana
Wed May 02, 2018 2:33 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Opening Day Weather
Replies: 21
Views: 12292

Re: Opening Day Weather

From the webcam...
IRNP.JPG