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by vitz
Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:54 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First IR visit, planning on doing the Greenstone Ridge Trail
Replies: 8
Views: 4071

Re: First IR visit, planning on doing the Greenstone Ridge T

Yes you can take the Voyager II from Rock Harbor to Windigo, or many other points on the island. Just make sure you make reservations so you’re on the Voyagers roster. They can often have a full boat from Rock Harbor to Windigo. I have always traveled from Minnesota, so never worry about the Queen. ...
by vitz
Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:27 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Breakfast ideas
Replies: 41
Views: 33286

Re: Breakfast ideas

I usually eat breakfast on the trail. I have tried many different granola bars, energy bars and GORP mixes. I discovered the PROBAR is the best and is what I take for every breakfast. It satisfies me and fills me up. My favorite is the SUPERFOOD SLAM PROBAR. Wow that just sounded like a commercial. ...
by vitz
Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Shelter Graffiti
Replies: 34
Views: 30605

Shelter Graffiti

Although I do not condone it, however we all read the writings and look at the drawings in the shelters. Sometimes they can be very entertaining. What was your favorite?
by vitz
Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: First Trip to the Island
Replies: 6
Views: 3806

Re: First Trip to the Island

Welcome What are food portions for each day per person? I usually take 1 ¾ to 2 pounds of food per day or 3500 calories. I also look at the protein in the food and take meals with the highest protein. 120 to 150 g of protein per day. What will the bugs be like at this time? Some say the bugs are ba...
by vitz
Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:56 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: 2010 Greenstone
Replies: 3
Views: 2017

Re: 2010 Greenstone

by vitz
Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:45 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What Else Do I Need?
Replies: 20
Views: 9508

Re: What Else Do I Need?

This is starting to sound like a dirty jobs episode. I will continue to use the latrine provided by the Park Service. When the Park Service decides it is not a good idea to @#$% in a pit, I will have to change.
by vitz
Sun Apr 18, 2010 12:32 pm
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Backpacking Lunch
Replies: 26
Views: 18008

Re: Backpacking Lunch

I usually do not have a lunch on the trail. However I do eat smaller amounts along the trail. I eat GORP or jerky, whatever I have along with me. I also carry a small bottle of honey for extra energy.
by vitz
Sun Apr 18, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What Else Do I Need?
Replies: 20
Views: 9508

Re: What Else Do I Need?

Map Compass Jacket (insulated...fleece) Does toiletries cover soap toothbrush and towel? I like to bring small marine radio with weather band. Use the radio for emergency communication. First Aid Bug repellent of some sort Water bottle Trash bags, I like to use 1 gallon Ziploc freezer bags. Duct tap...
by vitz
Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Music Playlist for Isle Royale
Replies: 13
Views: 8244

Re: Music Playlist for Isle Royale

Looks like you have watched the movie Into The Wild. Possibly most on this forum have. I will add: Guaranteed Long Nights No Ceiling. I wish I had a soundtrack of the island to listen to when not there. You know the sound of loons at dusk and maybe some water trickling or slapping the shore. I shoul...
by vitz
Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:49 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Winter Study to start!
Replies: 10
Views: 4726

Re: Winter Study to start!

Thanks for the post, I have been waiting for it.
by vitz
Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:19 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Hydration packs?
Replies: 15
Views: 8154

Re: Hydration packs?

They are also collapsible. I only use mine for extra water storage, and in camp. During long waterless stretches of trail I fill my bladder. When not in use they take little room to store.
by vitz
Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:04 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: waterproof boots
Replies: 10
Views: 5701

Re: waterproof boots

I have a pair of REI Spirit III hiking boots. They do have Gore-tex, and they work great. However if it is raining I found that my wicking socks wick water into the boot (an unexpected amount). So I try to tuck my socks in (so that they are not exposed) or wear a gaiter to keep the bottom cuffs of m...
by vitz
Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Water filtration
Replies: 21
Views: 14296

Re: Water filtration

I never have boil or chemically treated drinking water from the Island. I do like to us a ceramic filter though, much easier to service/clean. We also use a collapsible bucket to pump water out of, after the first trip to the Island standing in cold water in the morning pumping through clogged filte...
by vitz
Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Rock Harbor Vistor Center picture
Replies: 9
Views: 8333

Re: Rock Harbor Vistor Center picture

You have me wondering what you are up to!

I also found this picture of Windigo.
http://www.worldofstock.com/closeups/TAU4253.php
I was a bit surprised to see the Visitor center down by the water. How long has the new visitor center been up on the hill?
by vitz
Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:11 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Rock Harbor Vistor Center picture
Replies: 9
Views: 8333

Re: Rock Harbor Vistor Center picture

This is the best I have.

Here is a link to the back of Visitor Center found online...http://www.flickr.com/photos/allthepark ... 402445475/

One more found online...https://www.msu.edu/user/kilpela/web-IR07.jpg
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