Canada>Ontario>Feb 2013 - EGL Winter Hang 2013

**Jayson** · 02-10-2013, 18:16

Sorry shoild have been clearer. We will be there Friday morning. Staying until Monday morning.

I will put up several peices of hunter orange flagging tape to mark where we turn off the Mizzy Lake trail and then everyso often along the way to whereever we end up.

**Chard** · 02-10-2013, 18:19

I'm really hoping I can make it out. Sounding better and better. If I get the green light, hopefully you guys won't head in too deep.

**hankster747** · 02-11-2013, 03:09

I'm going to be at west gate house for 11.00 fri.

**Bubba** · 02-12-2013, 02:21

Looking at Google maps, this area appears to be a decent spot. Its on the NW part of the lake and its tucked in at the base of a SE facing hill. It also appears easy to get to since its just east of an old railroadbed that the trail meets up with. The roadbed might be a good spot to veer off the trail. It would make it easier finding you guys.

45.560789,-78.672497

Thoughts?

Roll Call

Confirmed
Cedar 328 - Arriving Friday
Chenvre - Arriving Friday
Deep Thought - Arriving Friday
Jayson (and Austin) - Arriving Friday
hankster747 - Arriving Friday
Bubba - Arriving Saturday
Lofty and son - Arriving Saturday
Mongrel - Arriving Saturday

**Chard** · 02-12-2013, 10:36

Sorry gang it's official. Next stop MRI. When I asked about snowshoeing this weekend I got the "are you serious" look.

I'll keep watching this thread in envy. Have yourselves a fantastic time and be safe. Bring back lots of pictures.

Cheers,

Chard

**Jayson** · 02-12-2013, 12:48

Originally Posted by Bubba

Looking at Google maps, this area appears to be a decent spot. Its on the NW part of the lake and its tucked in at the base of a SE facing hill. It also appears easy to get to since its just east of an old railroadbed that the trail meets up with. The roadbed might be a good spot to veer off the trail. It would make it easier finding you guys.

45.560789,-78.672497

Thoughts?

Roll Call

Confirmed
Cedar 328 - Arriving Friday
Chenvre - Arriving Friday
Deep Thought - Arriving Friday
Jayson (and Austin) - Arriving Friday
hankster747 - Arriving Friday
Bubba - Arriving Saturday
Lofty and son - Arriving Saturday
Mongrel - Arriving Saturday

Possible
keg

Yup Bubba that is basically the same area I posted we were going to aim for.

Chard: sorry to here you wont be joining us. Hope the knee gets better soon!

**keg** · 02-12-2013, 20:28

I'll have to be on the IR list with Chard. Doc looked over MRI results today - next stop orthopedic consult. I'm probably stuck with car camping for the next while.

Have fun guys.

**Deep Thought** · 02-13-2013, 03:17

Originally Posted by Bubba

Looking at Google maps, this area appears to be a decent spot. Its on the NW part of the lake and its tucked in at the base of a SE facing hill. It also appears easy to get to since its just east of an old railroadbed that the trail meets up with. The roadbed might be a good spot to veer off the trail. It would make it easier finding you guys.

45.560789,-78.672497

Here is a picture I took of the area from my Basemap program using Ibycus 3.2 Topo.

*Note, My Ontario Trails GPS map and my Algonquin Park map shows that the Mizzy lake trail is an ~11 km loop from 60 up to West Rose Lake and Wolf Howl Pond (Ibycus 3.2 doesn't show that, for some reason the east side is cut off...I'm downloading 4.0 now).

I take it parking is at the Mizzy Lake Trail head on the north side (Arrowhon Rd) or Smoke Lake parking lot across the road on the south side?

I'd like to meet up with the Friday Morning people, if possible. I'll be staying until late Sunday Afternoon...if all goes well

WEATHER: Mild weekend?
Friday
Cloudy with 70 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 7. High minus 2.
Saturday
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of flurries. Low minus 13. High minus 4.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 16. High minus 7.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. Low minus 14. High minus 4.

DT

**PineMartyn** · 02-13-2013, 10:20

If it's permissible, I'd like to drop by and meet some of you on Friday or Saturday after you're all setup and settled in.

I recently purchased a used Hennessy (without suspension system), made my own tree straps and whoopie sling suspension, and spent my first night in a hammock last night in my bedroom (my wife's out of town so I took advantage of that to put in some wall anchors.

). Because I don't own any of the gear for winter hammocking, I can't camp overnight, but I'd welcome an opportunity to meet some of you veteran hangers and pick up some pointers.

- Martin

**Bubba** · 02-13-2013, 10:44

Originally Posted by PineMartyn

If it's permissible, I'd like to drop by and meet some of you on Friday or Saturday after you're all setup and settled in.

I recently purchased a used Hennessy (without suspension system), made my own tree straps and whoopie sling suspension, and spent my first night in a hammock last night in my bedroom (my wife's out of town so I took advantage of that to put in some wall anchors.

). Because I don't own any of the gear for winter hammocking, I can't camp overnight, but I'd welcome an opportunity to meet some of you veteran hangers and pick up some pointers.

- Martin

You are more than welcome to stop by. I don't think anyone will be heading on the trail much earlier than 11:00am on Friday. Saturday may be a better day to visit since it would give you more time to hike in and out. Looking forward to meeting you.