I'm reposting. This was posted by someone else on FB in a group that requires following, so providing a pic. You can try messaging the the OP or me. I travel, so it may be a few days for me to get back with you if you message me. I don't have it, I'm passing on the info of the person that does via ...

Post back a trip report on the High Country Pathway. That is one I haven't done yet. I would like to hear what you think of it.

Will do



Thanks for putting the Potawatomi Trail on my radar -- I don't normally think about backpacking options in the southeast corner of Michigan!

Yep. The ...

Posting your video is great, it shows a lot more for others to get an idea of this trail. I'm looking at doing the High Country Pathway in late November, and this was a shakedown hike as I'll have to do a lot of miles daily to finish it in the time I'll have, and a lot less daylight by then.

Yes on ...

I hiked the Potawatomi Trail in Pinckney, Mi last weekend. Its located north of Ann Arbor, mi and part of the Pinckney Recreation Area. Its my go-to trail for conditioning and its 18 mile length and intermediate terrain make it challenging. Its great in the fall and spring when its cooler out ...

Nice!


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https://eos.org/articles/miners-left-pollution-trail-great-lakes-6000-years-ago

Interesting historical account of ancient mining on IR from eos.org by Julia Rosen

https://eos.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Copper_mining_main-e1419279132435-800x600.jpg
Scientists find evidence of ancient copper ...

I also second the packing efficiently, which I'm finding has two (enjoyable) dimensions: getting things to fit and strategically distributing gear for a comfortable carry. With less infrastructure, the SWD is less sternly rigid than my other pack (Exos 58, which I now think of as my bear canister ...

Just took a SWD 50L long haul on a 10d island trip. Worked flawlessly. Perfect pack.


Good info on the number of days, thanks! I have a goal of hiking the NCT across the UP with my long haul 50 and there are some sections with not a lot around, meaning potentially needing carrying enough to make ...

Reviving this thread with an endorsement. I used my swd long haul on 2 trips this year and really happy with it. It’s very comfortable and reasonably lightweight at 2.3 lbs. having come from a larger pack it took some experimenting to pack it most efficiently.


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No accelerants are permitted on board, which includes any liquid fuel and even esbit type tablets. I had to ship my esbit tabs to IR (another usps process in itself known as ORM-D).

If you have a hobo capable stove (like most esbit stoves ) you can use them with sticks and birchbark at most sites ...

I did the Minong last summer from McCargo to WIndigo. It is preferred in that direction due to the 3 beaver dam crossings on the last 7 miles to Windigo. We did our last miles over those beaver dams and our boots were extra soaked and heavy.. not a great way to start the rest of the trip if goign ...

I eventually did this trip @ 57 miles
If you click the comments icon at the bottom, the page will open up and show you the pictures and comments.. even with no FB account or login

This is from Captain Ben from the Isle Royale Queen FB pages

"Folks: We want to give you a heads up about getting reservations. We promise you: we're not playing any tricks here to get your business. But here's the thing. We have taken a lot of reservations so far this year. A number of days have ...

I’ve got a 4 day trip on the NCT in western Michigan in early may. Trail food is the only thing I’m missing. The store in Northville is nearby and normally has a good selection; I’ll make a trip there in a week or 2.


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That’s what I used. It’s very helpful and complete.


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