We didn't use tarp poles, just tied two corners high and two corners low on four trees. Worked fine, but for the short period it did pour hard, we had some pooling that required periodic draining. Maybe someday I'll learn how to properly set up a tarp. :oops:

Plus, if I had suggested adding any ...

Thanks! After 44 miles of rain, mud, and sore feet, the care package was worth its weight in gold. :D

As for the twig stove, I was concerned about the rain making fires difficult, but it ended up not being a problem. A couple things I learned:

-The base of large spruce trees were almost ...

First off, I’d like to thank the many fantastic contributors to this forum for sharing so much valuable insight; I learned a lot that ultimately made our trip more enjoyable. 8)

There were three of us on this trip: Me, Hags, and the C-man. We’re high school friends now in our mid-40’s, all of us ...

Name: Walter, Hags, and the C-man
Email: PM me for Email
Hometown: Hibbing, MN
Arrival Date: Late May
Departure Date: Later May
Coming From/Via: Grand Marais via seaplane

Itinerary:
Day 1-Windigo to S. Lake Desor
Day 2-S. Lake Desor to W. Chickenbone
Day 3-W. Chickenbone to Three Mile
Day 4 ...