Heard this week that Island Mine and S Desor were bad in the evenings, but otherwise not bad on the ridge. Had recent rain, so maybe a bit more than typical this time of year. But haven't needed any dope along the shore, although a few more flies that last day or two.

It’s funny. I had not expected any issue finding the food lockers. For some reason, i figured they would just be put next to the camp site maps. I guess they are too heavy to lug up to those places?

I suspect some are still in areas where they were able to drop them with a helicopter, but they ...

Agree that Sept is great, love the weather and generally no bugs. Looks like you're planning to take the Voyageur II, so just be aware that later in the season they sometimes go out around the south side instead of the north, dependent on the weather since the north tends to be rougher. So you need ...

Yeah—even though I wrote both, the wordy version is easier to read. The spreadsheet serves a separate function.

You're right, I should have read the wordy version :D. (got confused at the end of the spreadsheet and thought it may not be finished).
I noticed you note a 1 night limit at Washington ...

I'm exhausted just reading through the spreadsheet!

A couple thoughts related to paddling:
- FYI at Pickerel Cove the official portage is down the shoreline from the little beach on the Herring Bay side. It, and the sign, are about impossible to find and looks like a difficult takeout. I've always ...

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The OP on reddit said this morning that they've been contacted by the FBI, implying they are connected.

50 Caliber Ammo Box is on the list under "Missoula Technical Development Center". But I wouldn't want to portage very far.
It's curious that the BearVault doesn't appear on the IGBC list, as it has been for years. Wonder if something recently changed, or it's an error in document (not NPS and has a ...

Great detailed report! Thank you! Gives a wonderfully realistic view of what Moosewatch is all about. Something I'd love to be able to do, but I'm old and wise enough to know that's unrealistic (without regrettable consequences). Are you thinking ahead to next year ... or was this enough?

Between Siskiwit Bay and Island Mine there's an old powder house from mining days on Senter Point. It's off-trail but if you search the forums you should find some discussion and tips on how to find it (have not done so myself). Also, not too far from Island Mine is a slag pile along the trail with ...

And the Ranger III arrives! I count 7 boats that came over today, or maybe 8 if the one parked under the flag pole is amphibious .

RedLeg wrote: Wed Apr 30, 2025 12:37 pm Don't look like the Ranger we caught docking last year!

Edit: I checked and it was 4/24 when I caught the Ranger III on the Mott island camera last season.

It's also on the way now, so it should show up in a couple hrs.

Should be people in the picture today (4/30), looks like the opening crew is on their way over. Three NPS work boats heading across as of 9:30:
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/ho ... 7.7/zoom:9

I know there's been public WiFi at the Windigo pavilion for a couple years. From hiker reports, it seems that more and more folks are getting signals on the ridge, suggesting that carriers have improved their coverage and/or strength.