VA-gt-Mt-Rogers-Winter-Hang-lt-January 24-27, 2019

**slowhike** · 01-02-2019, 08:51

Originally Posted by 2Questions

I added a Total at the bottom and froze the headliner. You can type in 95 at the view percentage and hit enter. It comes out pretty good on my screen.
I'll start thinking "SNOW" for you guys!!

Thanks Tim.
Snow is much better than rain!!!

**FireInMyBones** · 01-02-2019, 08:52

I'm contemplating making the drive up. I'm not sure about it yet, but I could use some more cold weather hanging. I will be at the Palmetto State Hangers Frozen Butt Hang the weekend prior, so two hangs in a row might be a bit much for the family.

**slowhike** · 01-02-2019, 09:08

Originally Posted by HomeMadeHiker

I'm certainly not what most would call a Bushcrafter, but other than the occasional hot dog stick, everything a have fashioned has been well dead. At the FBH we would would set a ridge pole from 2 tripods on each end of the fire pit to hang cook pots, water pots and stuff to dry. Most if not all meals were community and served by the fire under a large tarp or parachute. We had lots of wood to use as we were out in the deep woods and about a 1.5 miles from the cars.
So most of the cooking gear was made for hanging, I'm gonna assume there wont be much the way of that here. I know GHWH is a far different set up, I'm excited to see how you guys do it!
WE spent most of the day keep warm by hunting, felling and lugging standing deads back to camp, oh and eating we ate alot!
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You wont find as much down dead wood as you would further out, away from the camp ground but there is always some around.
They just wouldn't want any standing dead wood taken down because it is valuable to wildlife, especially in winter.

I know at least a time or two, someone (named Home Run) found three dead limbs that were strong enough to make a big tripod and hang a big ol pot of beans and meat from it.
We have been missing Home Run for a while now, since he has been working in Florida.

When it comes to eating, everyone brings there own except for the group meal Sat eve but don't be surprised to find someone with extra food to share at other times.
That's always a nice surprise.

**slowhike** · 01-02-2019, 09:10

Originally Posted by FireInMyBones

I'm contemplating making the drive up. I'm not sure about it yet, but I could use some more cold weather hanging. I will be at the Palmetto State Hangers Frozen Butt Hang the weekend prior, so two hangs in a row might be a bit much for the family.

I understand.
They would be glad to see you if you do decide to go.

**slowhike** · 01-02-2019, 09:13

HomeMadeHiker, from your pics, it looks like y'all had a good time out there.

**slowhike** · 01-02-2019, 12:06

I added visionarnylion with a possibility of bringing his two daughters, bringing the count up to 16+

**slowhike** · 01-02-2019, 12:47

On the spread sheet I saw that blrdgmtn was asking about the "Log House" column.
It has actually changed hands and is now a restaurant known as the Corner Market and Café.
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Those coming from south or east of the park will probably pass it on the way in.
Traditionally there are some from the group that go there for a nice, sit down breakfast/ lunch, coffee, etc, on Sunday, late morning.

It is about a 15 minute drive from the group camp.

I called... they are good to go.

Corner of Hwys 58 and 16.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=corner...FORM=QBLH&sp=3

**Loner** · 01-02-2019, 14:37

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My boys can't come with me to Grayson at the end of the month due to school. Just too far to drive 9 hours after school on Friday but we did get out for our annual father/sons frozen butt hang last night.

**HomeMadeHiker** · 01-02-2019, 16:16

Originally Posted by slowhike

HomeMadeHiker, from your pics, it looks like y'all had a good time out there.

That is the Truth! I went 3 years in a row. But Haven't been out much since moving south certainly not anything cold. I'm looking forward to starting a new cold weather tradition!

**HomeMadeHiker** · 01-02-2019, 16:20

Originally Posted by slowhike

You wont find as much down dead wood as you would further out, away from the camp ground but there is always some around.
They just wouldn't want any standing dead wood taken down because it is valuable to wildlife, especially in winter.

I know at least a time or two, someone (named Home Run) found three dead limbs that were strong enough to make a big tripod and hang a big ol pot of beans and meat from it.
We have been missing Home Run for a while now, since he has been working in Florida.

When it comes to eating, everyone brings there own except for the group meal Sat eve but don't be surprised to find someone with extra food to share at other times.
That's always a nice surprise.

No worries, when in Rome! Sustainable/LNT is always better in my opinion.
I think I'll make due!