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- Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Random thoughts and questions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1928
Re: Random thoughts and questions
I'd thought about a shoreline option -- maybe even an ancient shoreline of Feldtmann lake itself. But I'm pretty sure that's not what this is. First, I'm pretty sure the ancient shoreline is what you follow as you head north out of Feldtmann campground -- it's a sort of minor ledge that the trail fo...
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Random thoughts and questions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1928
Re: Random thoughts and questions
In regard to question #2... my buddies and I both wondered the same thing. After several minutes of discussion and brainstorming, we came up with the idea that maybe it was built so railway tracks could be laid on top during the copper mining days. That would provide a stable and elevated route for...
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Random thoughts and questions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1928
Re: Random thoughts and questions
Hello again, dcclark! In regard to question #1 and the triangular notches... I wondered the same thing, but I think I figured out the answer. The triangular notches provide a flat surface through which to drive spikes into the logs below it. A rounded surface (without the notch) may make it more di...
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Random thoughts and questions
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1928
Random thoughts and questions
During my recent trip to the island, the long miles and cold nights caused my brain to wander. Here are some questions that I came up with, some serious and some not so much. I'm sure you all can collectively answer them! 1. Why do some boardwalk supports have triangular notches in them? Some boardw...
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 12:48 pm
- Forum: Web Board & Web Site
- Topic: Board attachment quota has been reached
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7089
Board attachment quota has been reached
I recently tried to attach a photo to a post, and got the error that the "board attachment quota has been reached". I'm pretty sure this is a setting that an admin could change if there's space!
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:37 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Altra Lone Peak Trail Runners
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1083
Re: Altra Lone Peak Trail Runners
I did the same (brought red Line Peak 6s -- the red makes then go faster :P ). I agree on all counts. They work very well even in deep mud -- I've used them that way in the Porcupine Mountains in May. Because they dry so fast, I'm more willing to just trudge through the middle. It takes a real chang...
- Tue May 30, 2023 7:12 pm
- Forum: History
- Topic: Senter Point - May 2023
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1359
- Tue May 30, 2023 7:03 pm
- Forum: History
- Topic: Senter Point - May 2023
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1359
Re: Senter Point - May 2023
Yep, seriously. Two young bulls were walking up and down the beach and through the campsites morning and evening. We thought of you guys! It's the only place we saw any moose on our trip.
- Tue May 30, 2023 7:00 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR: Late May 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1539
Re: TR: Late May 2023
Sounds like we just missed out on some fun times at Siskiwit. I second/third the feeling of there being more inexperienced hikers on the island. I commented to my wife that going this early, you usually meet people who know what they are getting into... Later I had to edit: Or, you met those who hav...
- Tue May 30, 2023 6:49 pm
- Forum: History
- Topic: Senter Point - May 2023
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1359
Re: Senter Point - May 2023
Looks like our paths never crossed, dcclark. Maybe another time. I'm pretty sure we spent a very pleasant evening telling stories around the fire pit at Siskiwit! I just didn't put two and two together until later. Oh my gosh! That was you and your wife? So, I guess we did cross paths! How awesome ...
- Tue May 30, 2023 6:24 pm
- Forum: History
- Topic: Senter Point - May 2023
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1359
Re: Senter Point - May 2023
I'm pretty sure we spent a very pleasant evening telling stories around the fire pit at Siskiwit! I just didn't put two and two together until later.Backpacker534 wrote: ↑Tue May 30, 2023 5:31 pm Looks like our paths never crossed, dcclark. Maybe another time.
- Tue May 30, 2023 4:24 pm
- Forum: History
- Topic: Senter Point - May 2023
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1359
Re: Senter Point - May 2023
I checked out that powder house on my trip as well. Spectacular ruins, and I'm glad to see some preservation too. I've seen successful mines on the mainland with smaller powder houses -- I wonder what possessed them to make such a large structure.
- Tue May 30, 2023 11:32 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR: Late May 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1539
Re: TR: Late May 2023
Island Mine water was definitely tea colored as of a week ago. I enjoy the fresh astringency and mild bouquet of an upland stream.
- Mon May 29, 2023 8:31 pm
- Forum: Weather and Bugs
- Topic: Trails, bugs, mud, and wildflower status (west end as of 5/29/23)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 892
Trails, bugs, mud, and wildflower status (west end as of 5/29/23)
Just got back from 7 days on the west end. I'll post a trip report later, for now I thought you all might appreciate a status report. This covers the Feldtmann and Huginnin loops and Windigo as of about Memorial day 2023. General status: We had a stretch of remarkable weather. After one day of rain ...
- Mon May 29, 2023 6:56 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR: Late May 2023
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1539
Re: TR: Late May 2023
Thanks for the trip report! I just got back from the west end too (don't think we saw each other). I second the odd amount of false info -- we heard it too. The rangers at Windigo seemed brand new this year too. I'll post some logs and notes on that later.