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by Donk_67
Fri Feb 20, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Pack: Size and Weight Recommendations for 4-6 days on IR
Replies: 36
Views: 19703

Re: Pack: Size and Weight Recommendations for 4-6 days on IR

I have an Aether 70L that was plenty big enough for a planned 9 day stay on the isle. Note that there are lighter packs on the market, but Osprey makes a good comfortable pack, so yes 65L should work fine for your trip.
by Donk_67
Mon Dec 29, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First Time to the East Side
Replies: 8
Views: 4157

Re: First Time to the East Side

How and what time are you planning to arrive at Rock Harbor? 11 miles with a late(ish) start on day 1 can make for a long day. the section between Daisy and Moskey has been hot and trying on both of my trips: interior with a lot of exposed stone soaking up the heat of the sun. You know what the terr...
by Donk_67
Tue Dec 16, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Isle Royale First Timers
Replies: 16
Views: 10987

Re: Isle Royale First Timers

That's a nice route and doable. Pack a little extra water at LC for the hike to Chickenbone. Also, get an early start from Daisy for RH, especially if you plan to hike the Rock Harbor trail all the way instead of diverting to the easier Tobin Harbor trail.
by Donk_67
Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:51 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: 9/3-9/7 2014, Windigo to Malone
Replies: 6
Views: 5381

Re: TR 9/3-9/7 Windigo to Malone

Great report. I love the photos, especially Siski and Rainbow; it shows me what I missed when I had to shorten my trip. Thanks for posting.
by Donk_67
Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Visitor perception of "private" areas on Isle Royale?
Replies: 29
Views: 15261

Re: Visitor perception of "private" areas on Isle Royale?

Wow! ... being limited to where I can walk once I arrive on the island, I didn't know anything about Fishermen's home. However, I would consider such intrusion the same as hanging out on the lodge's front porch while in Rock Harbor or wandering around the employee residence area at either RH or Wind...
by Donk_67
Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:29 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo
Replies: 11
Views: 5768

Re: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo

Gimp, that's a great fix. Luckily, we didn't reach that point in boot failure. However, I was focused on using tape or glue and I'm not sure I would have thought of parachord, which I had some of. The boots are very repairable still. What really irritated me, was the fact that the boots were newly p...
by Donk_67
Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:47 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Houghton hotel
Replies: 4
Views: 2714

Re: Houghton hotel

Can't really say about the motel, but your idea for having a beverage at keweenaw brewing sounds like an excellent idea. After partaking in one (Widow Maker) in Windigo, it has become my favorite brew.
by Donk_67
Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo
Replies: 11
Views: 5768

Re: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo

Churchill, I was glad to see you getting off the plane. I wasn't sure if you had came from Houghton or Rock Harbor... it wouldn't have been a bad thing to hang out for a couple of extra days, but having my planned hike altered due to circumstances, I was ready to leave. :)
by Donk_67
Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:09 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: 2014 Isle royale nights/ miles
Replies: 10
Views: 5633

Re: 2014 Isle royale nights/ miles

2014: 6 nights
56.8 miles
by Donk_67
Sun Aug 31, 2014 7:56 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: The Wilderness Act
Replies: 2
Views: 1763

Re: The Wilderness Act

Thanks for posting that article here, it was an interesting read.
by Donk_67
Sat Aug 30, 2014 11:22 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo
Replies: 11
Views: 5768

Re: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo

Ingo, my son loves backpacking. He actually was the reason I jumped into it, hiking 2 nights at Pictured Rocks when he was 13 with the scouts using a couple of old external backpacks I purchased from a co-worker for a few bucks, an cheap tent that didn't have a proper rainfly and wearing bluejeans a...
by Donk_67
Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo
Replies: 11
Views: 5768

Re: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 9f7efd3c87

I made my Facebook photo album public so pictures of our trip can be viewed using the above link
by Donk_67
Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:41 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Planning trip for next summer
Replies: 6
Views: 3153

Re: Planning trip for next summer

Later in August usually avoids most of the bugs and still moderate temps. That being said, be prepared for temps dipping into the high 30s at night. My first night last week, the temp dropped down into the 40s at night. Some experienced hikers find the constant up and down is just as taxing as hikin...
by Donk_67
Sat Aug 30, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo
Replies: 11
Views: 5768

8/16 - 8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo

8/16-8/22 2014 Rock Harbor to Windigo: My second time on the isle and I have to say she showed me her other face with little sunshine and plenty of fog/mist/low hanging clouds… Still, a great trip. My 15 yo. son and I flew over to Rock Harbor Friday, August 16. I was duly impressed with the service;...
by Donk_67
Thu Aug 28, 2014 3:07 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Trekking Poles
Replies: 20
Views: 11699

Re: Trekking Poles

they saved me plenty of times this last trip with the wet rock conditions...ended up breaking one, but still worth the price. I did however find my pace was quicker without a trekking pole in hand when trail conditions didn't require them.