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by isleroyale18
Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!
Replies: 19
Views: 9271

Re: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!

Great thank you!

It looks like there will be a couple days of thunderstorms coming up... do you have any advice on where to set up tent during the storms to avoid lightning?
by isleroyale18
Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:24 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!
Replies: 19
Views: 9271

Re: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!

Where can we find the trails with plank walks/ board walks?

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by isleroyale18
Sun Jun 24, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!
Replies: 19
Views: 9271

Re: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!

Thank you!! Took a look at the routes and was wondering if you'd share your experiences on the following -

What's the best route from moskey to mccargoe?

What's the best route from mccargoe to daisy?
by isleroyale18
Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:44 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!
Replies: 19
Views: 9271

Re: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!

Thank you for taking the time to address all my questions Ingo and torpified and all the great info!! Is it necessary to reserve a canoe ahead of time? I tried to call the Rock Harbor Lodge twice but the line was busy. Also I couldn't find the hours of rentals on the website, just half day/full day....
by isleroyale18
Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:15 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!
Replies: 19
Views: 9271

Re: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!

this could all happen before the boat leaves on Friday) to rent a canoe, paddle up Tobin Harbor to Hidden Lake (it might be easier to pull out at the picnic spot just W/S of the Hidden Lake Dock than to dock at the dock), and do an out-and-back to LL from there. What time do you recommend starting ...
by isleroyale18
Tue Jun 19, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!
Replies: 19
Views: 9271

Re: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!

Thank you everyone for your input!! Really appreciate it! I've modified the itinerary but would love your recommendations on which routes to take on day 1 and 5; and any other modifications we should add! day 1 - ferry to RH, hike to three mile CG *** day 2 - three mile to moskey basin CG (8.3mi) da...
by isleroyale18
Mon Jun 18, 2018 1:36 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!
Replies: 19
Views: 9271

Re: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!

Thank you @Midwest Ed! Appreciate the info! Unfortunately our last day lands on a Friday, will miss the ranger tour by one day. We debated starting the trip at hidden lake via the water taxi but was worried that we'd run out of time day one from hidden lake to lane cove since we'd be starting at 1pm...
by isleroyale18
Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:46 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!
Replies: 19
Views: 9271

First time to IR - a couple of questions. TIA!

Here is our current itinerary for 7 days on IR. Some day hiking experience but minimal backpacking experience. Please let us know your thoughts and suggestions on the route: day 1 - ferry to RH, hike to three mile CG day 2 - three mile to moskey basin CG (8.3mi) day 3 - moskey basin to W. chicken bo...