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- Fri Aug 16, 2024 11:11 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Recommendations for a 4 night trip?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1625
Re: Recommendations for a 4 night trip?
I asked my wife this question, and she had an interesting answer you might want to consider: "I'd go to the east end. The trails are more rugged and you get a better feeling for the island's terrain. Some trails stay close to Lake Superior which I like more. There are fewer tunnels of trees."
- Thu Aug 15, 2024 4:28 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Recommendations for a 4 night trip?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1625
Re: Recommendations for a 4 night trip?
The best views on the Feldtmann loop are along the Feldtmann ridge itself, and those views are spectacular. Similar to the Greenstone at its best, but looking the opposite direction. There's also a fire tower you can climb (similar to Mt. Ojibway), but you hardly need it. There can be some good ...
- Wed Aug 14, 2024 4:51 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Recommendations for a 4 night trip?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1625
Re: Recommendations for a 4 night trip?
Here's a principle that I like to use: It's better to take it easy and enjoy what you experience, rather than overdo it while trying to get to "the best" and thereby be too tired to enjoy those places. So for example, I don't think it's worth doing long days just to reach Chippewa Harbor for one ...
- Tue Jun 18, 2024 7:04 am
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: Weather Radio
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1085
Re: Weather Radio
I brought a weather radio to the island a few times for backpacking, and I leave it home now, for all the reasons Ingo mentioned. You'll be served at least as well by reading a detailed NWS forecast just before you leave.
- Wed Jun 12, 2024 4:19 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: West Chickenbone to Minong Mine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1244
Re: West Chickenbone to Minong Mine
Yes indeed!kkrause wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2024 1:56 pm @dcclark would it happen to be this view https://maps.app.goo.gl/vDaRmrTFGEGVCPUP6
- Wed Jun 12, 2024 7:30 am
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: Weather & Bug Report from Moosewatch #2 (May 22- 30)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 797
Re: Weather & Bug Report from Moosewatch #2 (May 22- 30)
Head nets are critical - I hope you have them! Long sleeves (and long pants) are also important, even with bug spray.
- Wed Jun 12, 2024 7:29 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: West Chickenbone to Minong Mine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1244
Re: West Chickenbone to Minong Mine
That would be a very nice day hike. Two bits of advice: 1. Give yourself some time to explore and enjoy the mine site. There's lots to see beyond the first big hole in the ground. 2. Go just a little farther west on the Minong beyond the mine turnoff. Shortly the trail will climb a big uphill. Look ...
- Sun Jun 02, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: Climate Change
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1211
Re: Climate Change
I spent a week in the Porcupine Mountains (nearby Michigan mainland) and noticed the same things. The trees leafing out this early were especially jarring.
- Fri May 31, 2024 7:28 am
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: August Weather
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3226
Re: August Weather
How accurate is this chart from weathersparks.com. We are planning an August 2024 visit and I’m thinking it is telling me a 35° bag will be fine. I am a cold sleeper; I don't like to be cold at all. So, I always rock a 32* sleeping bag, regardless of the month. That has always suited me just fine fo ...
- Fri May 24, 2024 6:53 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR 5/24/23 - 5/28/23 Feldtmann Loop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4941
Re: TR 5/24/23 - 5/28/23 Feldtmann Loop
Nice video! It was great to meet you guys, and I think of that visit around the Siskiwit fire ring as a highlight of our trip too. Also, I've never seen anybody make a fire as fast as you three! It was like watching a dedicated fire-starting team. I guess the cold and wind helped make that happen ...
- Sun May 12, 2024 11:06 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR 5/24/23 - 5/28/23 Feldtmann Loop
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4941
Re: TR 5/24/23 - 5/28/23 Feldtmann Loop
Looking forward to it. I noticed side trips to Rainbow Cove, the Island Mine powderhouse, and maybe Island Mine itself!
- Sun May 12, 2024 11:04 am
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: Aurora Borealis
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2365
Re: Aurora Borealis
I tried some long exposures last night and couldn't find anything, but I think that living in the middle of a city is a bigger issue.
I'll be camping on the shore of Lake Superior in a week and can only hope the auroras will be active then!
I'll be camping on the shore of Lake Superior in a week and can only hope the auroras will be active then!
- Sat May 11, 2024 7:05 am
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: Aurora Borealis
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2365
Re: Aurora Borealis
I think I am cursed when it comes to the Aurora. I only ever saw them once when I lived in the UP. Last night, my neighbors all claimed they could see the lights, but standing outside with a clear sky I couldn't find a thing!
- Sun May 05, 2024 5:39 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Where was I?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5719
Re: Where was I?
You were on a boat!
OK, enough smart-aleck... Siskiwit bay?
OK, enough smart-aleck... Siskiwit bay?
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Walkie Talkies
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2253
Re: Walkie Talkies
Agree with Ingo on all counts. In addition, walkie talkies can be noisy which won't be appreciated in the wilderness.
It's expensive, but you could buy several of the satellite communicators that let you share text messages with others, and use them instead.
It's expensive, but you could buy several of the satellite communicators that let you share text messages with others, and use them instead.