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by alicecw
Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Post your 2022 bug reports here!
Replies: 15
Views: 9591

Re: Post your 2022 bug reports here!

Any reports as of now, for the west end of the island? I got eaten alive by mosquitos on the Feldtmann loop last week (Wednesday 8/17 to Sunday 8/21), but no one else I ran into seemed to be bothered by them. I had to put my head net on several times. I treated my clothes with permethrin, but was w...
by alicecw
Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Coffee On The Isle
Replies: 19
Views: 16632

Re: Coffee On The Isle

It's more expensive than Starbucks Via, but I've been really happy with the instant coffee from Ruby Coffee. It's a small coffee roaster from Central Wisconsin and the instant packets work with both hot and cold water (though I found extra stirring needed when using cold water). Here's the link: htt...
by alicecw
Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Post Hike Showers
Replies: 6
Views: 1349

Re: Post Hike Showers

Last year, I rented a towel at Rock Harbor for $2.50 when I bought my shower tokens. There was a laundry hamper inside the store to drop off your damp towel after you were done with it.
by alicecw
Thu Jun 23, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Compare and Contrast: Lane Cove to McCargoe vs. McCargoe to Lane Cove
Replies: 2
Views: 879

Re: Compare and Contrast: Lane Cove to McCargoe vs. McCargoe to Lane Cove

I agree with Vandy because you will need to carry extra water for that long stretch on the Greenstone without any access to water. I hiked McCargoe to Lane Cove last June and I wished that I'd brought an extra liter of water because it got so hot up on the ridge.
by alicecw
Mon Jun 06, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Washington Creek Campground preferred sites
Replies: 7
Views: 1577

Re: Washington Creek Campground preferred sites

dadandladadventurers wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 1:07 am We are going to stay at Windigo for 2 nights and Rock Harbor for 3.
Not sure if you're planning to camp or stay at the lodge in Rock Harbor, but if you are camping there is a one night stay limit at the Rock Harbor campground.
by alicecw
Fri May 06, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First Trip Itinerary Help.
Replies: 19
Views: 3270

Re: First Trip Itinerary Help.

Day 4: Daisy Farm to Rock Harbor, with a potential to visit Suzy’s cave or do the Scoville point loop depending on our energy levels. 6.6 miles. Just noticed your mention of Suzy's Cave! If you are hiking the Rock Harbor Trail between Daisy Farm and Rock Harbor, it is a very minor detour to Suzy's ...
by alicecw
Fri May 06, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First Trip Itinerary Help.
Replies: 19
Views: 3270

Re: First Trip Itinerary Help.

sounds like we should be ready to set off from RH as soon as we can to make it to Three Mile/Daisy and grab a spot for the first night. You may want to consider taking the Tobin Harbor trail out of Rock Harbor when you arrive. Even though it is about a half mile longer, it is a faster trail because...
by alicecw
Wed May 04, 2022 7:58 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First Trip Itinerary Help.
Replies: 19
Views: 3270

Re: First Trip Itinerary Help.

On Day 4 after you've set up camp in Rock Harbor, I recommend hiking the Scoville Point loop. Absolutely gorgeous and there's a bald eagle nest along the trail!
by alicecw
Sun Mar 13, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Huginnin Cove Loop: Clockwise or Counterclockwise?
Replies: 4
Views: 1019

Re: Huginnin Cove Loop: Clockwise or Counterclockwise?

Thanks, Bobcat & Torpified! When I looked at the NatGeo map, I didn't see too much difference in elevation between the sides of the trail, so I couldn't figure out why DuFresne was recommending doing the East trail first. Guess it is just personal preference and my preference is definitely to le...
by alicecw
Sat Mar 12, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Huginnin Cove Loop: Clockwise or Counterclockwise?
Replies: 4
Views: 1019

Huginnin Cove Loop: Clockwise or Counterclockwise?

What are your opinions on which direction to hike the Huginnin Cove Loop, clockwise or counterclockwise? I have the 3rd edition of DuFresne's "Foot Trails & Water Routes" and he says, "Although it's probably a much-debated topic, many feel the loop is easier to hike by first follo...
by alicecw
Tue Mar 08, 2022 8:00 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Water filter
Replies: 32
Views: 20931

Re: Water filter

I'm going to jump on this thread too. I see the national park recommends a purifier like bleach in addition to a filter. How many of you actually do that? I have a Sawyer Squeeze which has always been sufficient when viruses aren't a concern. I used my Sawyer Squeeze last year without any additiona...
by alicecw
Thu Feb 10, 2022 2:07 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your 2022 REI dividend on?
Replies: 14
Views: 3638

Re: What are you spending your 2022 REI dividend on?

I recently learned about Tenacious Tape as an alternative to duct tape and am excited to pick up a roll and try it out. Currently my emergency kit has the last few feet of a duct tape roll (with the inner cardboard removed) and I ended up using it twice on my trip to IR last summer when I ripped the...
by alicecw
Sun Jan 09, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 7/12/21-7/18/21 [HIKING](Feldtmann loop)
Replies: 35
Views: 13782

Re: 7/12/21-7/18/21 [HIKING](Feldtmann loop)

This whole trip report has been wonderful, but I'm especially excited to see your notes about your paddling. Was the paddle out to Beaver Island worth dealing with the boat traffic? A couple months I asked a question about this elsewhere on the forum because I'm planning to rent a kayak for a half d...
by alicecw
Sat Jan 01, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2022 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 22
Views: 8357

Re: 2022 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!

Name: Alice Hometown: Chicago, IL Arrival Date: 8/17 Departure Date: 8/21 Coming From/Via: Grand Portage/Voyageur II Itinerary: Feldtmann Loop + Huginnin Cove Loop (edited 3/12/22) Day 1: Windigo --> Feldtmann Lake Day 2: Feldtmann Lake --> Siskiwit Bay Day 3: Siskiwit Bay --> Huginnin Cove (via Wes...
by alicecw
Sat Jan 01, 2022 11:54 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 7/12/21-7/18/21 [HIKING](Feldtmann loop)
Replies: 35
Views: 13782

Re: 7/12/21-7/18/21 [HIKING](Feldtmann loop)

The video is great! I'm planning to do the Feldtmann Loop this next August so I appreciated being able to see the Senter Point detour that I've previously only read about.