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by torpified
Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:52 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Route thoughts
Replies: 3
Views: 574

Re: Route thoughts

it looks great! I find the MCC-CH walk, which traverses the length of the Indian Portage Trail, particularly satisfying. If you do spend a layover day at MCC, and have energy after exploring the mine, I bet you'd enjoying venturing far enough down the Minong Ridge trail to get a taste of the rhythms...
by torpified
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:00 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Am I Crazy? Swim across Tobin Harbor as short cut?
Replies: 6
Views: 1000

Re: Am I Crazy? Swim across Tobin Harbor as short cut?

four+ other ways to see that end of the Greenstone: -water taxi to Hidden Lake, walk back to RH -Sandy tour to HL, walk back to RH -canoe to HL, out-and-back to Lane Cove junction -(if a collaborator can be found) hitch a ride to HL on a canoe someone else is paddling back to RH, walk back to RH -yo...
by torpified
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: A comprehensive question
Replies: 25
Views: 2603

Re: A comprehensive question

Portages too, Kelly? That complicates the logistics considerably---but maybe if you recruit companions who are paddlers, you can hitch (and help with portaging!) for part of their trips. I didn't even know there were passage island trails---I guess I've never fully unfolded the NatGeo map. A very in...
by torpified
Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Random thoughts and questions
Replies: 19
Views: 1762

Re: Random thoughts and questions

But that made me think -- maybe it was a logging road, maybe for the kind of narrow-gauge railroad that was often used for those operations. I'm still a bit skeptical, especially since there were large rocks embedded in the top at some points. large embedded rocks could be the handiwork of a partic...
by torpified
Tue May 30, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: 5 Day Menu
Replies: 9
Views: 5065

Re: 5 Day Menu

I am revisiting this string to update on my total loss of appetite on hiking trips (see above). Maybe this will be helpful to those who have suffered from the same. I have the same problem, especially on higher altitude trips, and three things on your list---ramen, fritos, and drink powders---are a...
by torpified
Tue May 30, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: Late May 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 1363

Re: TR: Late May 2023

hooray, and thank you, for the season's first trip report! Maybe we should start a crowd-sourced, color-coded map of false reports and where we heard them, so we can figure out which parts of the Island are populated by the trustworthy. Since I take you to be trustworthy, I want to ask: What color i...
by torpified
Mon May 15, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Could y'all take a look at my LighterPack?
Replies: 4
Views: 873

Re: Could y'all take a look at my LighterPack?

An ENTIRE OUNCE of Dr Bronner's?! just kidding. It looks pretty lean and mean to me. To keep the food weight down, you might consider some sort of resupply at Windigo---either mailing a box to yourself (this entails non-trivial logistics, which you can find described on the Grand Portage Isle Royale...
by torpified
Mon May 15, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Need help finalizing itinerary
Replies: 7
Views: 1291

Re: Need help finalizing itinerary

one observation: your present day 6 (Windigo to Little Todd), your longest, covers what many people consider the toughest stretch of trail on your whole loop---the rocky outcrops between Little Todd and S Desor. Many people, including me, also think it's the most fun! It's absolutely doable---I'm a ...
by torpified
Wed May 10, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2023 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 24
Views: 9069

Re: 2023 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!

Name: Laura (and Mr t) Email: (at) PM me here! Hometown: Ann Arbor Arrival Date: 5 August Departure Date: 7 August Coming From/Via: Copper Harbor/her majesty the Queen Itinerary: Rock Harbor Lodge based forays (Mr t is a keen walker but an even keener fan of beds and toilets) Notes/Other: I'm very e...
by torpified
Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Looking for Itinerary feedback
Replies: 10
Views: 2626

Re: Looking for Itinerary feedback

An alternative Day 3 destination: Chickenbone East, IR's least favorite campground! It's not guaranteed to offer contemplative solitude, but it's not easy to get to, and people don't like staying there, due to the long water fetch. (I think it's .5 miles RT, and I know a hill is involved.) Although ...
by torpified
Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Late June 2023 Minong Itinerary
Replies: 3
Views: 959

Re: Late June 2023 Minong Itinerary

Day 1: it's a haul but in late June you'll have scads of daylight to work with. Pack light, take your time, and enjoy it! Day 4: lots of choices here for routing. You really can't go wrong. My totally subjective vote would be to take the trail on the east side of Chickenbone Lake, then follow the GR...
by torpified
Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: New Webcam
Replies: 29
Views: 5961

Re: New Webcam

these are amazing! Here's a screenshot from the GR one just now:
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by torpified
Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?
Replies: 17
Views: 3854

Re: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?

I'm (finally) buying a Garmin inReach to give my relatives peace of mind. I'm especially a fan of the free check-in messages. Sadly the 20% coupon doesn't work on devices with GPS chips, but the dividend at least takes a bit of the edge off. "At campground, all is well." Garmin: I've acqu...
by torpified
Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?
Replies: 13
Views: 2591

Re: Crazy Idea to Circumnavigate the Island?

that is a supercool scheme! I'm also hoping you'll carry it out (and report)! I wonder if the Voyageur folk would consider some sort of frequent flyer discount? In a way, you're just booking one outbound (to RH) and one inbound (from RH) trip. Also, you'll practically be a member of the crew by the ...
by torpified
Sun Feb 12, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Four day canoe trip
Replies: 4
Views: 2292

Re: Four day canoe trip

I'm famously bad at reasoning involving small numbers and dates, but I *think* that if your trip falls before September 21st this year, you can take the Voyageur on a Sunday from RH to Chippewa, spend 3 nights en route to McCargo, then be collected there by the (RH bound) Voyageur on the following W...