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- Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:37 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Intermediate or Whittlesey?
- Replies: 4
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Re: Intermediate or Whittlesey?
I have not stayed on Intermediate, but just the fact that Whittelsey has a good walleye population (and I was able to catch many of them) would sway my vote! Also, I was able to hear the waves crashing on the Lake Superior shoreline from Whittelsey. If that's something that appeals to you, I'm not s...
- Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:49 am
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Water Taxi Info
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3768
Re: Water Taxi Info
the park map shows about 1/2 of Moskey Basin as No Wake, and an area in front of Mott Island all the way across R.H Wow, that's it? I'm surprised. When we took the taxi last year, the Captain made it sound like it would be a huge difference in travel time.....thanks for clearing up my assumption......
- Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:08 am
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: packraft Chippawa Harbor thru inland lakes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5837
Re: packraft Chippawa Harbor thru inland lakes
slosteppin, I'm not sure what type of packraft you have, but if it's an inflatable, you may be overestimating the amount of effort it will take to paddle on a calm day let alone into a headwind. I was also considering a trip similar to yours until I tested out my packraft in my 5 acre pond in the ya...
- Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:55 am
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Water Taxi Info
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3768
Re: Water Taxi Info
A couple things to keep in mind: 1) All or a portion of Rock Harbor is no-wake. There are 2 options (at least the last time I took the taxi), go outside the harbor and get there quick or go down the Harbor and 'see the sites'. 2) the water taxis are also charter fishing boats. Depending on when you ...
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:21 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Recommended sleeping bags / pads for IR
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9052
Re: Recommended sleeping bags / pads for IR
Too funny. I mean come on, what the heck kind of name is that for a sleeping bag? Not to mention the fact that I can leave my distress signal flag at home since the dang thing is 'solar flare' yellow....
- Wed Mar 27, 2013 5:16 am
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Anyone heading out June 1st?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2724
Re: Anyone heading out June 1st?
I will be in that area during that timeframe. If you check the 'Trip Reports' forum under the thread '2013 Trip Log', you can check out my itinerary. Stop by on your way through and I will hopefully have some fresh fish to share! I will staying in the Kely Salida 2 suites and there will probably be ...
- Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:43 am
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: First time Canoe Trip to IR
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6708
Re: First time Canoe Trip to IR
Don't forget the water taxi option. While they are not cheap, they sure add some 'options'. They can drop you off / pick you up from Malone thus saving you those 'static' days waiting for the V-2 depending on which end of the island you are arriving / departing.
- Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:10 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Recommended sleeping bags / pads for IR
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9052
Re: Recommended sleeping bags / pads for IR
Thanks for all the feedback and great info! I'm sure many future visitors will find it useful. So here is what I finally ended up with and what I will experiement with on my trip in May: North Face Kazoo 30deg down bag (Long 2lb 3oz) - main reasons for choosing this bag was the size of the cut (I ha...
- Thu Mar 14, 2013 5:33 am
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: Packraft
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4229
Re: Packraft
Not yet, but I have a Flytepacker packraft that I purchased over the winter and I plan to take it on my trip this spring to IR.
I've inflated it in my basement to confirm it will hold air and it seems pretty durable. My only concern will be keeping those nasty pike teeth away from it.....
I've inflated it in my basement to confirm it will hold air and it seems pretty durable. My only concern will be keeping those nasty pike teeth away from it.....
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:33 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Recommended sleeping bags / pads for IR
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9052
Recommended sleeping bags / pads for IR
Ok, so there is some random data scattered around and hidden within various threads regarding sleeping bag and pad recommendations for IR. I figured I would start up a new, specific thread to address the topic. I know I severely underestimated bag temp requirements on my first trips and hopefully th...
- Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:17 am
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Water taxi ride share anyone? May 31st RH to Moskey? SAVE $$
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6802
Re: Water taxi ride share anyone? May 31st RH to Moskey? SAV
This is really interesting, but I want some further information regarding on how much I save when I am going to have and early registration? naomiswanson, I noticed you are new, welcome to the forum! To answer your question, the cost saving details are listed in the first post. This basically sums ...
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:51 am
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: Favorite Boat only Campsite
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6491
Re: Favorite Boat only Campsite
I've only hit a few 'boat only' on my kayak trip last year, but out of those, Lake Whittelsey is my favorite, probably due to the fantastic fishing.
I plan to do a '5 fingers' trip via kayak or canoe next year, so I will be watching this post
I plan to do a '5 fingers' trip via kayak or canoe next year, so I will be watching this post
- Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:57 am
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Water taxi ride share anyone? May 31st RH to Moskey? SAVE $$
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6802
Re: Water taxi ride share anyone? May 31st RH to Moskey? SAV
Update: I've booked the water taxi from RH to Moskey Basin on May 31, 2013. The taxi will depart at 12:15 (weather permitting of coarse).
I've updated the main post, so please take a look up there for details if you are interested in sharing the taxi ride and saving $$!!
Thanks!
I've updated the main post, so please take a look up there for details if you are interested in sharing the taxi ride and saving $$!!
Thanks!
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:21 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: W.Chickenbone to Todd Harbor and back to W.C. loop in a day?
- Replies: 6
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Re: W.Chickenbone to Todd Harbor and back to W.C. loop in a
Can anybody be two places at the same time? If a tree falls in the forest (specifically, at WCB) and wipes out your tent, and you're not there to hear it, does it make a sound? :lol: Too funny. I really did 'laugh out loud' on that one!! I guess it would be better for me to be sleeping in a shelter...
- Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:19 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: W.Chickenbone to Todd Harbor and back to W.C. loop in a day?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2955
Re: W.Chickenbone to Todd Harbor and back to W.C. loop in a
I'm not sure that you can "camp" in two spots at the same time. I agree. Kinda tough for one person to camp in two spots at the same time. The plan would be to leave my gear, not leave camp set up. Who is in possession of your "spare food"? The W. Chickenbone camp fox, jays, wol...