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by Vandy
Thu May 05, 2011 11:40 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Weighing gear
Replies: 20
Views: 9708

Re: Weighing gear

You're a hoot, Ingo, thats what you are.
by Vandy
Thu May 05, 2011 6:58 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 57
Views: 30254

Re: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

Revised itinerary to account for Huginnen CG closure Name: Tim Email: tvandy1(at)nc.rr.com Hometown: Raleigh, NC Arrival Date: 06/24 Departure Date: 7/2 Coming From/Via: Houghton via seaplane Itinerary: 6/24 – Arrive in Houghton via plane; overnight in Calumet motel 6/25 – Seaplane to Windigo; Hike ...
by Vandy
Mon May 02, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Trail Mileage
Replies: 4
Views: 3811

Trail Mileage

I put this together using the Trail Illustrated map. I'm sure it can be improved upon, but I find it useful.
by Vandy
Mon May 02, 2011 9:17 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 57
Views: 30254

Re: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

How do you plan on getting between Calumet and Houghton? Its about 11 miles, and I am unaware of any public transportation that runs between those towns. Doh! I assumed I could just get a cab at the airport since it seems equidistant as Houghton/Hancock. I'm inquiring with the motel on potential tr...
by Vandy
Sun May 01, 2011 12:31 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 57
Views: 30254

Re: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

How do you plan on getting between Calumet and Houghton? Its about 11 miles, and I am unaware of any public transportaion that runs between those towns. Doh! I assumed I could just get a cab at the airport since it seems equidistance as Houghton/Hancock. I'm inquiring with the motel on potential tr...
by Vandy
Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:33 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Huginnin Cove closure
Replies: 3
Views: 2054

Re: Huginnin Cove closure

Thanks for posting. That was going to be my first night on June 25.
by Vandy
Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 57
Views: 30254

Re: 2011 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

I received my sea plane confirmation today. Name: Tim aka Vandy Email: tvandy1(at)nc.rr.com Hometown: Raleigh, NC Arrival Date: 06/24 Departure Date: 7/2 Coming From/Via: Houghton via sea plane Itinerary: 6/24 – Arrive in Houghton via plane; overnight in Calumet motel 6/25 – Sea plane to Windigo; Hi...
by Vandy
Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you going to use your REI dividend on? 2011 edition
Replies: 12
Views: 6327

Re: What are you going to use your REI dividend on? 2011 edi

I applied my whopping $3.47 combined with my 20% off coupon toward a Passage 2 tent.
by Vandy
Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:09 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Affordable Lightweight Tent?
Replies: 11
Views: 6546

Re: Affordable Lightweight Tent?

I purchased a REI Passage 2. It is a Kelty Gunnison 2.1 knockoff. $149 vs $189 for the Kelty.
by Vandy
Tue Apr 05, 2011 6:32 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: how to get to grand marais from duluth?
Replies: 17
Views: 14093

Re: how to get to grand marais from duluth?

I'm not from the area, but perhaps the casino has a shuttle bus.
by Vandy
Thu Mar 31, 2011 9:16 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: GPIR now taking reservations...
Replies: 3
Views: 3293

Re: GPIR now taking reservations...

Royale Air has their 2011 schedule posted. $290 round trip. The same as 2010.

http://www.royaleairservice.com/
by Vandy
Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:51 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Curious Question about the Voyageur
Replies: 7
Views: 4694

Re: Curious Question about the Voyageur

Tampico, that is funny!
by Vandy
Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Shelter Graffiti
Replies: 34
Views: 30606

Re: Shelter Graffiti

I have never participated in the defacing of a shelter. However, I do enjoy going through them and reading how clever some people can be.
by Vandy
Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:22 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: First Time Visit: 8/24/10 - 9/1/10
Replies: 16
Views: 10429

Re: First Time Visit: 8/24/10 - 9/1/10

Awesome report, and way cool that you got to experience so many 'firsts'.
by Vandy
Sun Jul 18, 2010 4:52 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Your favorite outdoor books
Replies: 7
Views: 3883

Re: Your favorite outdoor books

I enjoyed "A Walk Across America" by Peter Jenkins http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_18?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=a+walk+across+america&x=0&y=0&sprefix=a+walk+across+amer&ih=15_2_0_0_1_0_0_0_1_1.145_132&fsc=7 and "The Walk West: A Walk...