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- Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:44 am
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: Bug Questions End of June
- Replies: 4
- Views: 138
Re: Bug Questions End of June
Yes, treat with permethrin! A lot of folks report that it's been sufficient, but somewhere I have a picture of the back of my treated shirt covered with flies, so I do bring bug dope too. But it does certainly help. And always a headnet--easy and lightweight insurance.
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:11 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: 2021 First Trip Itinerary
- Replies: 2
- Views: 121
Re: 2021 First Trip Itinerary
Looks a good trip. Have a backup plan if the plane gets significantly delayed--it is the most susceptible to weather delays including fog on the island. But you'll have lots of daylight that time of year. You'll have a sharp descent into, and then a good climb out of Lane Cove--that will be the hard...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:30 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: 2021 Trip Advice: GRT
- Replies: 12
- Views: 266
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:28 pm
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: Fishable Lakes Chart
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5000
Re: Fishable Lakes Chart
Reloaded the file as PDF:
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:02 pm
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: Tobin Harbor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 167
Re: Tobin Harbor
Hopefully it will be operating this year. And just noticed you said June--too early in June could be an issue in a normal year, as the lodge is just getting into full swing around then. Be sure to contact them and verify when your trip gets closer.
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:41 pm
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: Tobin Harbor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 167
Re: Tobin Harbor
There's a few options: (a) Take the "water bus", which is the lodge's tour boat, one-way. See here for the schedule, rates at the bottom: https://www.rockharborlodge.com/sightseeing-schedule . (b) Take the "water taxi", which you must reserve, but you schedule the day and time. h...
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Windigo side new gift shop/restaurant
- Replies: 9
- Views: 305
Re: Windigo side new gift shop/restaurant
I was told a few years ago that there were significant foundation/structural issues with the old (current?) store. My impression was that the intent was replace the old, but not to add a lot to what was there. It will add to the waterfront area, of course. And maybe a real pizza oven :D? Am curious,...
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:11 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Clothing in June
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1123
Re: Clothing in June
- gaiters. Found them to be invaluable, there's been plenty discussion in the past. Prior to my first backpacking trip, I read that gaiters were a necessary item, so I bought a pair. Never used them and have never carried them since. Can you elaborate on how you find them useful, as I cannot find t...
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: First Time Visitor, Looking for Itinerary Advice
- Replies: 11
- Views: 480
Re: First Time Visitor, Looking for Itinerary Advice
All good ideas. I also like the idea of using the MV Sandy for one-way trips. The lodge calls it the "water bus" on their page, at the bottom here: https://www.rockharborlodge.com/water-taxi . You could potentially do the Edison Fishery/RH Lighthouse tour, and then hike back from Daisy Far...
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:28 pm
- Forum: Food & Cooking
- Topic: Decent instant coffee
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1141
Re: Decent instant coffee
... and maybe more in-depth than anybody cares for ... HA! I have a little plastic 1-2 cup cone that's decades old. What I used for years, although I'm pretty sure I never timed the pour(s) or took 3 minutes :D . But never imagined one could write a whole article on it! Don't think I'll go back to ...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 8:23 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Venture crew group trip
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1275
Re: Venture crew group trip
Another dumb question has come up though, do you hang bear bags nightly on the island? In the BWCA we did bear canoes. Have to work up the weight for 3 meals a day x10 people x5.5 days now, if we don't have to carry rope and bear bag that helps. Seems odd, but keep food in the tent or shelter. Bigg...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 1:38 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Clothing in June
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1123
Re: Clothing in June
I will say I do miss my down sweater when I don't bring it. Esp. when I have on (1) long sleeve base layer, (2) t-shirt, (3) nylon shirt, (4) fleece pullover, and (5) rain jacket, and am still a wee bit chilled, typically on the shore with a breeze. And feeling like the Sta-puff marshmallow man :). ...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:41 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Clothing in June
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1123
Re: Clothing in June
Agree on the hat and headnet. Otherwise it's very close to what I bring for backpacking: - add lower base layer but only 1 pair of pants. Only use base layer in camp and can sleep in them if needed. Will wear base layer/rain pants in camp if convertibles need drying out. - nylon shirt and fleece ins...
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:45 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Flying with a stove
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3654
Re: Flying with a stove
I thought I had read somewhere that all mail delivery to the island was via the Ranger III ... FYI, the Voyageur II out of Grand Portage is the official USPS mail carrier. From the videos posted it looked like the stores only stocked the larger cans. I prefer the 4oz cans that nest in my stove kit....
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:59 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: PLB vs. satellite communicator
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1162
Re: PLB vs. satellite communicator
Good idea!