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by greg.holcomb
Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:35 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Fly and Skeeter check
Replies: 4
Views: 4171

Re: Fly and Skeeter check

Thanks for the Info....looking forward to a great trip!
by greg.holcomb
Mon Jul 16, 2018 7:00 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Fly and Skeeter check
Replies: 4
Views: 4171

Fly and Skeeter check

Hello, First trip coming up fast. I'm curious as to how the bugs will typically be in the first week of August? Do I need headnets for the flies or will they have subsided by then?

Thanks,

Greg :D
by greg.holcomb
Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:44 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: our first backpacking adventure
Replies: 13
Views: 6204

Re: our first backpacking adventure

:?: With only 5 tent sites, Does lane cove frequently fill. I was thinking of heading there straight off the boat. It seems most people tend to flow towards three mile and daisy off the boat and I'm thinking about alternatives. I know it makes a long 13 mile day2 to MC but we'll still be fresh
by greg.holcomb
Thu Mar 08, 2018 2:36 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: our first backpacking adventure
Replies: 13
Views: 6204

Re: our first backpacking adventure

Thanks all, some great ideas. Not feeling the water taxi, due to cost though.... I have the Nat Geo topo map already. We loved the videos sneaky.... Yeah, I'm planning on us taking the Ranger, just have to make sure we catch the boat back on Sat.
by greg.holcomb
Mon Mar 05, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: our first backpacking adventure
Replies: 13
Views: 6204

our first backpacking adventure

Hi, My wife and I are planning our fist visit/backpacking adventure on Isle Royale the first week in Aug. I'm still figuring out logistics such as which ferry and days (leaning tue-sat) to Rock Harbor. As it will be our first visit to the Island I'm curious as to what people recommend as must see fo...