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We did a small day hike at the MRT. A nice trail and enjoyable moment for everyone.

Otter and I are leaving Elkhart at 10PM - it's a six hour drive. So, well be in town even if we goof off by 6AM at the latest.

Well, I'll be sporting my new DIY pack - a slightly modified G4. It took a week and lots of reduced sleep, but it's done and I'm very proud of it. I stayed up all night and got it finished at 7 AM....

Sorry to hear you won't be going.

Sorry to hear you can't come Quest. Rain is just an excuse to test my gear and skills.

Well, work gave me a forced day of vacation. The building where I work is closing, so it looks like I'll be able to do the Thursday night pre-hang. That means.... Otter, pack your bags for an extra...

Well, I'll have the van and help to get people from the parking lot and ticket office shuttled. The van holds five people with gear. Looking forward to this. Today is the last day of my finals, so...

With the gas prices skyrocketing, I am suggesting people make their purchases of the ferry ticker earlier. The prices of the ticket will likely rise.

Gargoyle sent out two emails with the...

Is that digital? I don't usually say this to men, but nice curves. LOL

When I talked with them on the phone, they were matter-of-fact about the weather decides if they pick you up that day or several days later.

Regarding bugs, that's why the Month of May is so...

I think otter was referring to having a base camp on the island.

wildcrafter - PM Gargoyle and he'll give you the details

The list so far is:

Trout Undecided when arriving
SR1355 +1 Arriving Thur
Breck Most likely arriving Thur
Bloomgorge +2 Arriving Fri
Otter46544 (driving up with Trout)
Questtrek Arriving...

The list so far is:

Trout Undecided when arriving
SR1355 +1 Arriving Thur
Beck
Bloomgorge +2 Arriving Fri
Otter46544 (driving up with Trout)

and 8-10 possibles

What's everyone thinking about arriving? Arriving the day before or leaving early?

Sounds good SR.

Have fun TZ. Last year was my first Trail Days.

Well my new tarp is made and ready for Manitou! My pack pieces are cut out and I'm cust waiting for some spare cash to purchase the rest of the items to complete the pack.

Next, get my list of...

We'd welcome you to come. I'll be finishing finals as well.

What's the website address for the high res. map? Don't be stingy! :)

Sweet pictures.

When I called them they said just pay for it there. They have two boats - one holds 50+ and the other 150+?. I'll probably buy mine two weeks before just so it's one less thing to dink around with.

Heck, I'll volunteer to throw a bottle at ya for your maiden voyage. We wouldn't want you to have any bad luck.

Funny Bloom -

My new tarp is almost done and one of the packs is nearly finished being cut out, so I'll be enjoying it. I plan ondoing some hiking and checking out the island. Some needs to...

Nope - no plans. I want to check out the island. I dont' care about anything but having a good time. I've never been to the island. The weather will influence choices, but other than...

Glad to have you along. I don't know about a trip from last year.

The date has been voted on and it's for the 14th of May. Write it the calendar and get your time off requests in! Look forward to see in you all there.

Well, I posted a thread that would count as the vote for which date. Only myself and two others have voted. It will be the date selected. Only vote if you are seriously planning on attending (as...

So far the list is:

Trout
SR1355 +1
Beck
Boomgorge +1
Otter46544

and 10 possibles

Oms - good to know info. Early in the year will be cooler, but no bugs and few people. Be great to have you there.

Otter - Sounds good.

Sorry to not have you Dblecorona. Opie - it would be great to meet ya.

So far, Breck and Bloomgorge are +1 and we have eight possibles.

Let's narrow this down to either the weekend of May 7th or May 14th. I'd rather do May 7th because I'm pondering doing Trail...

So far, the possible dates are ok for me. I don't want to do Memorial weekend either.

Well, I'm glad there are some interested in this one. The IR is still on my list for Sept., but that's another thread and different month.

After this weekend, I'll post some more about N....

$32 is the cost, but with the economy it could always change.

Isle Royale has been on my list for two years, ever since it came on my radar. I've heard (repeatedly) Sept. is the best time to go do Royale.

Going early you avoid the black flies!

Besides the village, there aren't any reservations - just wide open wilderness on an island with a some trails. The out of the way location will probably limit many from being interested - I...

I'm looking at setting up a backpacking trip for Michigan's North Manitou Island in the month of May. May 1st the Ferry begins taking hikers on Friday and Returns on Sunday. Later the boat transit...