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by JerryB
Wed Aug 25, 2021 3:27 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: fire on east end
Replies: 1
Views: 1309

fire on east end

just back from the island on 8/24. The fire on the east end was growing and NPS is now actively fighting it. Sea plains were dropping water on it and i met forest firefighters in Windigo gearing up up to go to rock harbor. They said everything from 3 mile east was at risk, although the fire had not ...
by JerryB
Sun Aug 15, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Update on IR water conditions
Replies: 2
Views: 1952

Re: Update on IR water conditions

Now there is a bloom on Chickenbone, which is my first stop on my itinerary this wednesday. Time for a change in plan!
by JerryB
Tue Aug 10, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: 7/31-8/8, 2021 [Hiking][FL, SB, SD, TH, MC, CH]
Replies: 7
Views: 2986

Re: TR: 7/31-8/8, 2021 [Hiking][FL, SB, SD, TH, MC, CH]

Thanks for the report. I get to the island on the 18th (CB-W, Hatchet, Malone, Ferry and Hugginin, and windigo), so the current info is useful.
by JerryB
Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:48 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Decent instant coffee
Replies: 28
Views: 22700

Re: Decent instant coffee

Thanks, Hooky. That seems to be the prevailing opinion and I have no problems with it. I was curious because i have heard coffee grounds described as “black gold” for backyard compost piles.
by JerryB
Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What to buy with windfall at REI?
Replies: 2
Views: 2862

What to buy with windfall at REI?

Let’s daydream. What would you buy with $500 in free money at REI?
by JerryB
Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Fire ban
Replies: 20
Views: 5698

Re: Fire ban

I hope folks listen!
by JerryB
Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:09 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Tents in Shelters
Replies: 13
Views: 3979

Re: Tents in Shelters

I may be in the minority on this one. I have no problem with putting a tent up in a shelter. I have done so on very cold nights early or late in the season. It makes a huge difference. (I have never seen a need for the picnic table.). I suppose a tent does send a message of No Room at the Inn, but t...
by JerryB
Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:02 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Sandals on Greenstone Ridge
Replies: 15
Views: 4604

Re: Sandals on Greenstone Ridge

Certainly, this is your decision and you should know best what works for you. The only caution i offer is that you will, at times, be miles from help and have some very long and painful days should the sandals not work out.
by JerryB
Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Campground question
Replies: 7
Views: 3064

Re: Campground question

I will be there 8/18-25! Nice to hear from you!
by JerryB
Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Campground question
Replies: 7
Views: 3064

Re: Campground question

Thanks folks! I've never been to Belle Island. I want to do it. I'm ready to get back to "normal". Maybe that's next year. Hoped I could do a trip around the Island this year. I'm the old Jerry, not the other guy. I might have to do the Hug. CG again. The “other guy” says hi, Jerry!
by JerryB
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:33 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Hiking and camping trip
Replies: 2
Views: 1453

Re: Hiking and camping trip

Take a stroll through this web forum. Look at all the topics and reports. You will get tons of ideas. You will
have a great trip!
(I like the comment above about “sausage fingers”. For years, i thought it was just me! That is now the primary reason i use poles.)
by JerryB
Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: latest on beaver damage
Replies: 8
Views: 2493

Re: latest on beaver damage

Mine too. Thanks
by JerryB
Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: latest on beaver damage
Replies: 8
Views: 2493

Re: latest on beaver damage

By asking my question, I am not suggesting NPS intervention. Just trying to get useful information out to hikers. I thought that was obvious, but perhaps not.
by JerryB
Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:41 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: latest on beaver damage
Replies: 8
Views: 2493

latest on beaver damage

I would be interested in the latest reports on where there is beaver damage on trails. I suspect everyone would like to hear about any trail. I am particularly interested in Todd to Hatchet and the trail to Malone Bay. Doing this in August. I may go MC to CB West to Hatchet if the trail from Todd to...
by JerryB
Fri May 14, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Venture crew group trip
Replies: 26
Views: 8998

Re: Venture crew group trip

On the issue of critters, I have certainly seen the camp foxes sneaking around, but i never had any issues with any of the little thieves in my many trips. I always take simple precautions and have never had a need to hang anything. It is the one place where i store food in my tent (try explaining t...