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by RedLeg
Fri Feb 14, 2025 2:52 pm
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Water Filtering
Replies: 24
Views: 34810

Re: Water Filtering

6L Platypus is my go-to for up to 4people
by RedLeg
Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:50 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: "Old Reliable"
Replies: 13
Views: 2801

Re: "Old Reliable"

"if" they hire staff in time to give the talks
by RedLeg
Wed Feb 12, 2025 3:46 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: "Old Reliable"
Replies: 13
Views: 2801

Re: "Old Reliable"

Neither are very active in my experience but Reddit gets a lot of 'Check My Itinerary' posts
by RedLeg
Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:54 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Seasonal Rangers
Replies: 1
Views: 1171

Re: Seasonal Rangers

I'm hoping the effect on our trip will be minimal because we're usually in and out before the store & showers open on the west end. Break an ankle inland though or offtrail in the backcountry and you might have a problem.

Medical emergency? As pops would have said "Shit in one hand and wish in the ...
by RedLeg
Fri Jan 31, 2025 4:54 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Snowshoe Tracks????
Replies: 9
Views: 6862

Re: Snowshoe Tracks????

and there's the sunset

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by RedLeg
Fri Jan 31, 2025 1:44 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Snowshoe Tracks????
Replies: 9
Views: 6862

Re: Snowshoe Tracks????

Must have... those don't appear to be from a 4 legged creature. Interesting there appears to be two sets of different tracks there. They converge behind that small tree then vanish until the top of the picture where it looks like the two pair are walking one in front of the other the rest of the way ...
by RedLeg
Tue Jan 28, 2025 2:53 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Ranger snacks?
Replies: 7
Views: 7459

Re: Ranger snacks?

No, we (we being the return customers / regulars) should all continue to enjoy what we love. I think its the busy season that will bear the brunt of the potential low staffing problems. Last time i rode first boat out of GP, there weren't even any NPS staff / rangers at the dock in Windigo when we ...
by RedLeg
Tue Jan 28, 2025 2:34 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Ranger snacks?
Replies: 7
Views: 7459

Re: Ranger snacks?

I suspect this year is doing to be a cluster fuck on the island with Orange Mans staffing freezes & cuts. Don't get hurt in the back country unless you're planning on living there until it heals or the wolves find you.
by RedLeg
Tue Jan 28, 2025 10:04 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Ranger snacks?
Replies: 7
Views: 7459

Re: Ranger snacks?

Unfortunately, i dont recall it on the menu last time I rode the Ranger over. I very well could be incorrect though.

:-/
by RedLeg
Tue Jan 28, 2025 9:42 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Ranger snacks?
Replies: 7
Views: 7459

Re: Ranger snacks?

They have candy bars, chips, coffee, soda, water, etc... available for purchase.
by RedLeg
Thu Jan 23, 2025 10:55 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Moosewatch 2025 Dates
Replies: 9
Views: 1863

Re: Moosewatch 2025 Dates

It's not that bad most of the time but the July/Aug temps & bugs wear on you more than the chilly temps of May, or at least for me. We started in Moskey basin, hiked all the way to Wood lake & back.
There were some people who portaged canoes into Whittlesey, the look on the guys face when I popped ...
by RedLeg
Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:38 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Moosewatch 2025 Dates
Replies: 9
Views: 1863

Re: Moosewatch 2025 Dates


Thanks, that's superhelpful! I'm already looking forward to the bucket/ladle shower.

I'm also curious about your preference for a walking staff. Is part of it that then you have a hand free for navigational aids?


I went with a hiking staff over poles (after breaking a pole) because of the ...
by RedLeg
Tue Jan 21, 2025 7:18 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Moosewatch 2025 Dates
Replies: 9
Views: 1863

Re: Moosewatch 2025 Dates


My Moosewatch application was accepted! (The admissions committee must have let their guard down.) It's for trip #1, which means I'll be on the first boat over to IR from Grand Portage. I'm hoping to keep a trip journal (without too much moose gore on it) to post here afterward.

In the meantime ...
by RedLeg
Mon Jan 20, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Moosewatch 2025 Dates
Replies: 9
Views: 1863

Re: Moosewatch 2025 Dates

I'll see you on the boat, we're getting dropped off in Chippewa Harbor.

Looks like ~20 seats left
by RedLeg
Mon Jan 20, 2025 11:23 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Staying at the lodge
Replies: 4
Views: 3277

Re: Staying at the lodge

That is true, even our two hop tickets with extra gear or canoe were not cheap.