Hopefully it's not too dry at IR at this point in time. Two years ago when I went down the switch backs to Lane Cove the dirt had turned to a substance similar to clay marbles. I used my old downhill ski skills to get down that sharp decline area. Enjoy yourself.

I'm leaving from Copper Harbor on the 27th of August, returning on the 1st of September. 4 more weeks. I guess I'm going solo again this year.

jerry

I've had boats share ice, water and or food with me.

jerry

Did you do any training/hiking before getting to Isle Royale?

jerry

I had a similar situation, but being 65 maybe my eyes are not so good.

jerry

I've only been able to get service once in my 4 visits to IRNP. That was last year and it was on the last day at Malone Bay. I think that something in the sky picked up my calls. I only had a signal for about ten minutes.

jerry

As I recall it was wild with growth in places. Coming off the Greenstone Ridge it had some rocky places and those were the areas you need to pay attention in order not to get lost. Never came across anyone on that trail.

Jerry

Be careful going down to Malone Bay. I almost got lost two or three times going toward Malone last summer. The trail didn't appear to be used too much last year. If you are in good shape you probably can do you it. (Last year wolves ran through Hatchet and woke me up with their evening chants.) Jerry

So far I've been to IRNP 4 times. When I find my notes, I'll write about those other experiences/trips. The last three times I've gone solo and it's a way to achieve inner peace. I sound like someone from the 1960's, oh I actually am from the '60s. What's the best place to camp at Copper Harbor? Jerry

I've wanted to talk to you. Saw that you were from SW Ohio. IRNP definitely is better than "our" Kings Island. Maybe someday we can go up north together.

jerry

Name: jerry e-mail: jerome.pesch@sinclair.edu Hometown: Dayton, Oh Arr. date: 6-30-01 Dep. date: 7-1-01 Via: Grand Portage/Wenonah Notes: In 2001 I retired at the end of March. A friend talked me into going around Lake Superior. We drove up from where we live in southwest Ohio. The first evening we ...

Appreciate your comments. I've only been backpacking for a few years. I did the Grand Canyon from the south rim to the north rim 5 years ago. So far I've been to IR 4 times. The last three years solo hiking (Feldtmann loop;RH-Daisy Farm-Lane Cove-Lookout Louise-RH;and McCargoe-W. Chick.-Hatchett-Des...

I retired before 9-11 have been teaching college including summers. Maybe I need to take the summers off and enjoy the island as you do. I'm assuming you are a teacher or you are retired or your own boss. Is the Minong doable by an old man going solo?

Jerry

Have you really been to the Island 31 times?

Jerry

Name: jerry e-mail: jerome.pesch@sinclair.edu Hometown: Dayton, Ohio Arr. Date: Aug. 27 Depart. Date: Sept. 2 Coming from/via: Copper Harbor (for the first time) Itinerary: Hike out to Chip. Harbor, up to the Greenstone and back to R.H. Other: If you see an old man (I have my Medicare card) solo hik...