Hiking to North Manitou Island {Michigan}

CherryRepublicBlog ^ | 7 Mar 2014

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On Thursday, March 6th, 2014, we attempted something that hasn’t been done for 40 years: to hike the treacherous ice across the Manitou Passage to the islands 8 miles out...

(click the link for commentary and photos of a bold day of hiking)

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This blog was emailed to me from an old friend who lives on Grand Traverse Bay. Don't miss the photo and comment at the end of the story.

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Mitten ping

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The comments following the article from the local folks are worth a look.

[nickcarraway]

Sounds like fun.

[Paladin2]

Nucking Futz.

[Vendome]

I hate these dawgs!

They didn’t invite me.

I wouldve laughed muh azz off falling through the ice.

Of course my stem would have turned into a core but, I’d eventually heal.

[DaveA37]

While I admire their courage, it disgusts me to know that when, due to their own actions, some poor search and rescue soul (or worse) will have to go out and try to locate and save their stupid asses.

For example: Reminds me of amature mountain climbers trying to hone the limited skills, getting "stuck" and then having to have someone come get them (Usually a rescue team of some sort). Living in Colorado Springs it was not uncommon to have this going on. I would make them pay all expenses for the entire rescue.

[Vinnie]

My brother spent a winter on a upper Lake Michigan lighthouse way back in the 40s. He was in the Coast Guard.
Wonder if The Crib was the one.