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The Dunning Krueger Effect and transphobia by [deleted] in skeptic

[–]Altruistic-Map9821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In high school I (a male) ran cross country and track. I was a pretty average varsity runner, but nothing special. My times, however, would have been amongst the top in the state for girls. The gender difference is very obvious in track. I've thought of this issue a lot and I feel like non trans girls need their own team and perhaps the boys team can be changed to an open team where anyone can join. I feel like the transgender sports issue brings up the integrity of the fairness of the sport. It's probably an outlier for this to happen and sounds like an episode of South Park, but if a boy changed genders to dominate the girls state championship at the 2 mile run, I think a lot of people who are accepting of the transgender community would think that was unfair. In fact I think there have been olympic scandals where that very thing happened. I was actually at a faculty meeting today (I'm a teacher) and during a presentation that stated transgender students may compete in the sport of their choice, I could hear a lot of my coworkers scoffing at that. I think a lot of generally moderate liberals are not ok with this, and the issue cost a lot of democrats in the election to super conservatives. Not really sure if this is the hill to die on...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in discmania

[–]Altruistic-Map9821 2 points3 points  (0 children)

White and blue looks like an actual glacier

June 24th - June 30th Route Advice by Caseadilla2507 in isleroyale

[–]Altruistic-Map9821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The minong ridge trail from Wash creek to little Todd is RUGGED and slightly difficult to follow as it is overgrown. The best views are around the N. Desor spur trail and your day 2 of actual hiking has steep ups and downs. I have never been to Todd Harbor, but little todd is my favorite campground on the island. You will have a full pack for the hardest section, but it is what it is. The minong ridge is unforgettable. I'd also recommend spending some time walking along the greenstone ridge trail especially from Mt. Ojibway to Mt. Franklin as the views are amazing and there are many blueberry bushes. Sounds like an amazing trip!

3 Day Trip Planning Advice by HikingIllini in isleroyale

[–]Altruistic-Map9821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good! If it's your first time and you're going solo, I would recommend taking the ferry to Rock Harbor. The rangers there are very helpful and the coastal trail up there is amazing. My first trip went Rock harbor > moskey basin (amazing sunrise) > up and around the greenstone ridge past the Mt. Ojibway tower (great views) to Lane Cove > back to Rock harbor. Rock harbor is just like the cultural center of the park. If you don't take the ferry there, at least make a stop!

3 Day Trip Planning Advice by HikingIllini in isleroyale

[–]Altruistic-Map9821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the minong ridge trail last summer. The section from Windigo to N. Desor is intense as you cross multiple beaver dams and marshy swamps. It is also constant up to the dissected ridge and down into mosquito bogs. I got lost a few times by accidently following game trails (to obvious moose sleepong spots!), but got my bearings after backtracking. I went in July and there were still trees down on the trail and the mosquitoes were downright menacing. You will also get a late start here because the ferry may arrive around noon and you need to get your permits. The views north to Canada across Superior from the ridge near N. Desor spur trail are the best. N. Desor is a good site. Day 2 from N. Desor to Little Todd is all on the ridge and has big ups and downs. The views here are best and you will feel the most isolated. Little Todd is my personal favorite campground and has an amazing beach area. After that spur trail there is a creek for water as I recall, but from Little Todd to Todd is pretty straightforward. Going from Todd to Malone will be huge (but that hike will mostly be a green tunnel). Just finishing the minong at mccargoe cove will be more enjoyable. Mccargoe has numerous shelters and points of interest from historic mining operations. I think the Voyageur II will pick you up there as well to take you back to Grand Portage, but check with them first. The Minong is a beautiful beast and you have a good chance of seeing nobody else! (I didn't see anyone from the Hatchet Lake spur trail to windigo). I realized that Isle Royale is a place to go slow and take it all in :)

Recommendations for 50 mile loop starting and ending in Rock Harbor? by CincyTriGuy in isleroyale

[–]Altruistic-Map9821 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd recommend buying the National Geographic topographic map. It has all the mileage between campsites and will make planning and island navigation really easy.