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by Ingo
Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: favorite trail and campsite
Replies: 8
Views: 255

Re: favorite trail and campsite

Fav trail: the last 10 yards of the Tobin-Duncan portage! :D Either end, doesn't matter, can't beat the relief of seeing water at the end and knowing you can finally put down the canoe. Backpacking, probably the middle section of Siskiwit to Feldtmann, some really pretty spots along the beaver pond,...
by Ingo
Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First timer looking for feedback
Replies: 7
Views: 230

Re: First timer looking for feedback

Careisin wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:35 pm I've had my heart set on the Greenstone.
You can't argue with your heart! You'll have a great trip, I'm sure.
by Ingo
Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Trailer-Sailor
Replies: 1
Views: 101

Re: Trailer-Sailor

I think if you exceptionally experienced sailing small boats in big water that they aren't meant to be in, and you live for the thrill and are willing to risk your life for it, then it's OK. Otherwise, well, no. My brother and I have talked about taking his very seaworthy 15' boat that he sails regu...
by Ingo
Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First timer looking for feedback
Replies: 7
Views: 230

Re: First timer looking for feedback

I second dcclark. The Feldtmann Loop is a great hike for that amount of time, and optionally add Huginnin Cove at the end. And I am in the minority I guess and had a lovely evening at Island Mine, although it was a bit earlier--if the trees haven't fully leaved out it's got a nice open feeling.
by Ingo
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: First to sail a Sunfish Sailboat around Isle Royale???
Replies: 4
Views: 1788

Re: First to sail a Sunfish Sailboat around Isle Royale???

Congratulations Adventures In Reach! and thanks for nudging me closer to my own trip there. I'm new to the site, and not sure where to go with my question (so, no offense intended). I've never been to Isle Royal, and am looking to buy a "trailer-sailer," like a San Jaun 21 or Catalina 22....
by Ingo
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Campsite Name & Access
Replies: 5
Views: 338

Re: Campsite Name & Access

S_R_L wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:00 am Beautiful, but as of late lane Cove is one of the "It" sites to visit and tends to fill up.
... and has a 1 night stay limit.
by Ingo
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Rain jacket or windbreaker replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 244

Re: Rain jacket or windbreaker replacement

The Marmot Precip is an old standby for light and waterproof. Mine is still going strong after at least 10 years, although not a ton of use beneath a pack since I do more paddling. Looks like it's now the "Precip Eco", so not sure how it's changed. Also have a similar North Face I like, bu...
by Ingo
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary feedback!
Replies: 8
Views: 721

Re: Itinerary feedback!

Upon arrival, do the rangers usually go over your itinerary with you? Is that where we would get feedback on trail conditions? Ideally, yes. But at that time of year they'll be just staffing up and training, so it may or may not be very helpful. I read at least one report where someone who flew in ...
by Ingo
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:07 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary feedback!
Replies: 8
Views: 721

Re: Itinerary feedback!

I tend to be in the less is more camp, with that in mind, a few thoughts: I'll second Bobcat on the last day. That's a heck of a hike to catch a 3:00 plane, at least for most folks. If you just push on through you won't get much appreciation of that end of the island. But since I haven't done an end...
by Ingo
Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Can't plan too early, questions for starting at Windigo
Replies: 4
Views: 1466

Re: Can't plan too early, questions for starting at Windigo

How busy is the camping at Windigo/Washington Creek in early June? A shelter would be great but we'd be just fine in tents. I thought it easier to get a camp site arriving Windigo Tuesday vs Sunday. But how likely would we be doubling up on either day? It's been a few years since I've camped there ...
by Ingo
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Campsite Water Source Question
Replies: 3
Views: 867

Re: Campsite Water Source Question

Lakes Richie and Chickenbone seem to be the most affected in the past, but also Livermore and Intermediate. I don't recall hearing of algae blooms on Hatchet or Desor. They've occurred at least once in early June, but more often later in the summer (July-Aug). Best plan is to be flexible and have a ...
by Ingo
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Itinerary Feedback
Replies: 9
Views: 1916

Re: Itinerary Feedback

I really like Kelly's suggestion of orienting the departure location to Chippewa Harbor - has anyone successfully amended their tickets after purchasing? Just give the boat folks a call. So long as there's availability (and there will be if the same day) it's no problem. Perhaps a nominal change fe...
by Ingo
Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Where was I?
Replies: 15
Views: 1245

Re: Where was I?

dcclark wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:41 am Indeed, that's a fun thread! And it looks like it has had its run. Curious to see what new things we can come up with (not necessarily campgrounds) here.
Just had some fun reading through the old thread(s). Will try and come up with something new in the next day or two.
by Ingo
Tue Dec 05, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: August Weather
Replies: 3
Views: 849

Re: August Weather

It's probably an average or extrapolation of mainland observations. But IR is sitting in the middle of a huge cold lake and the weather varies greatly, both day to day and depending on where you are on the island--you can have sunny 80s on the ridge and foggy 50s a couple miles away on the shore at ...