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Just a word of caution: Try to not have anything important planned for IMMEDIATELY after your scheduled departure from Isle Royale. Seaplanes and boats can be delayed anywhere from a few hours up to 1-3 days because of weather. Such delays can really create a problem if you absolutely have to be at work, a wedding, a funeral, a reunion, an important meeting, etc. For this same reason, I would recommend that people bring 1-2 extra days of food, fuel, and medications. Don't count on the stores --at either end of the Island (or the restaurant in Rock Harbor)-- to have enough supplies for you. Everyone else is also going to want to use the same store and /or restaurant--and the business might run out of supplies. If the boat or plane can't pick you up--it also can't resupply the store or restaurant.
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I am getting excited about my upcoming (June 29th to July 7th) Isle Royale hiking trip. It will be my 17th overall trip and the first of two planned Isle Royale trips in 2022 (canoeing in August). Last night, I practiced setting up my Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape. It is both my rain gear and shelter. Weighs about 10.5 ounces. If you see me on the Island, feel free to say "Hi". I will be the old, fat, hiker with a mostly white beard. |
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Jon Prain ("The Isle Royale Guy") has made 18 trips to Isle Royale. He shares his insights and opinions in this blog. Archives
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