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- Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:10 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Tents in Shelters
- Replies: 13
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Re: Tents in Shelters
On our first trip to the island, I put our tent up in the shelter at Moskey. The wind was ripping down the lake and my tarp wasn't enough, so we put up the tent in an effort to help stay warm with another wind break. Now picnic tables in the shelters... Just a few weeks ago the person who had claim...
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:30 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: latest on beaver damage
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2492
Re: latest on beaver damage
Todd Harbor to Hatchet Lake has a flagged off detour across an established beaver dam. Coming up on it I was a bit concerned, but it was solid really all the way across and was easy to navigate (with poles) even for this newbie.
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:22 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: rerouting of Feldtmann Loop trail N of Siskiwit Bay
- Replies: 5
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Re: rerouting of Feldtmann Loop trail N of Siskiwit Bay
Also, the first three miles or so leaving Siskiwit towards Feldtmann is waist to chest deep weeds. Leave that camp with your rain gear on and your bug spray refreshed.
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:16 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: rerouting of Feldtmann Loop trail N of Siskiwit Bay
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1867
Re: rerouting of Feldtmann Loop trail N of Siskiwit Bay
I just returned today from the island. There were explicit instructions on this leg of the trail heading out of Siskwit towards Island Mine to follow the beach as torpified mentioned (purple line on map) . We hiked from SLD past Island Mine and into Sisikwit and there were no directions posted comin...
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:02 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: How much TP do you pack?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4049
Re: How much TP do you pack?
Took 1.5 (double) rolls and returned with about .25 roll for two people, 8 days. I have absolutely no problems with carrying extra toilet paper weight.
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:08 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: How much TP do you pack?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4049
Re: How much TP do you pack?
FYI: Outhouses are reportedly not stocked with toilet paper this year. https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/welcome-to-isle-royale-during-covid-19.htm I fully expected they wouldn't be. I'm going to pack one and a half "double" rolls. I will also make sure and report back on how much we...
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:43 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: How much TP do you pack?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4049
How much TP do you pack?
Two people for 8 days. One roll? Two?
I feel like this is something I really don't want to guess wrong on.
Edited to add: I have a kula cloth so tp usage would just be for outhouse doodies. (see what I did there? )
- Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:23 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR (5/31-6/7, 2021): Ishpeming, Feldtmann---and some commuting
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5943
Re: TR (5/31-6/7, 2021): Ishpeming, Feldtmann---and some commuting
I am totally nerding out on all of the recent TR's, we will be arriving on the island this coming Saturday. I always learn a little something from these accounts to "put in my back pocket" and your post has helped to calm my nervous energy about visiting the island for the first time. Than...
- Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:19 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Nice TR
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1770
Re: Nice TR
I also really enjoyed this. Thanks for posting/linking!
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:14 pm
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: Windigo Storm 6/08/21
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3366
Re: Windigo Storm 6/08/21
Yikes! We had a crazy weather event called a Derecho last summer here in central Iowa. My husband and I own a tree service and our crews are still cleaning up damage from that storm nearly a year later. I hope the islands recovery is speedier than ours has been. It will be interesting for us to see ...
- Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:47 am
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: NWS weather updates for IR
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3467
Re: NWS weather updates for IR
This is a great resource, thanks for posting!
- Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:55 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: 2021 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14707
Re: 2021 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!
Name: Bonnie and Mike Email: PM me for Email Hometown: Boone, IA Arrival Date: June 19 Departure Date: June 27 Coming From/Via: Grand Portage via Voyaguer II Itinerary: Sa - Arrive at McCargoe, hike to Todd Harbor Su - Todd Harbor to Hatchet Lake M - Hatchet Lake to S Lake Desor T - S Lake Desor to ...
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:57 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: 1st IR trip - June 19-27, 2021
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6818
Re: 1st IR trip - June 19-27, 2021
Staying in McCargoe on our first night was also a consideration, but I think I want to save the "extra" night for later in the trip if need be. We'll see!
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:49 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: 1st IR trip - June 19-27, 2021
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6818
Re: 1st IR trip - June 19-27, 2021
Yay! I'm glad to have everyones blessing! Thanks for all of your very helpful info! Looks like a great plan/trip! Like others have said, you will be back! I just saw your dates. I am tentatively planning on taking the Voyageur II out to Isle Royale and back to Grand Portage on those same dates! I lo...
- Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:17 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: 1st IR trip - June 19-27, 2021
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6818
Re: 1st IR trip - June 19-27, 2021
After much deliberation, here is my *final* plan: Arrive on Saturday at McCargoe via Voyageur II, hike to Todd Harbor Su - Todd Harbor to Hatchet Lake M - Hatchet Lake to S Lake Desor T - S Lake Desor to Island Mine W - Island Mine to Siskwit Th - Siskwit to Feldmann F- Feldmann to Windigo Depart th...