Michigan Winter Hang Jan. 10, 11 , 12 Huron Nat. Forest

**OneClick** · 01-06-2014, 15:21

I'll definitely be doing some hiking with the snowshoes off trail, but we should have the main one packed down pretty good later on.

**riverjoe** · 01-06-2014, 20:57

Originally Posted by 3club

Finished rebuilding the snowshoes yesterday, tested them today. Took it REAL SLOW, maybe 1 mph, about a mile and a half to my friend's house. Heart rate stayed above 170 bpm for over an hour. Then after a short visit and a protein shake, same trip back home again.

The snow was two feet deep in parts, and I do think the return trip was a little easier since I'd already blazed a trail. How many of us are there in this trip? I think we'll have pretty much packed the snow down into a street by the time we get back to the parking lot Sunday!

Here is the last list I made . Who knows how it'll turn out . I always figure if there are more then one on a winter hike that's a success . Im bringing a young friend of mine who is on neither list but wants to try winter camping .

Top half of list BCUSA ,middle goes both ways , bottom Hammock Forum .

Rough . Probabley some will drop out depending on temps on the 10th , but pretty good turnout .

Latest list .

Here are those that are committed ( as far as I know ) to the Huron Deep Freeze . If you have changed your mind please PM me and Ill remove you from the list . There are a number of guys that are partially committed but not a 100% . Ill list those as they jump in .
Mr.LCV
Looker
randyt
AdamB
Kayak
NJWHN95

Taser
Lonetracker
riverjoe

Donk 7
Michigan Hiker
Mark6
easygrounder
Bounder7
TZ Brown

**Vulture** · 01-06-2014, 20:59

I don't think I can get a direct look at the West Hoist Lakes lot in the next couple days. I can tell you there isn't all that much snow, really. It's cold and powdery now, but I'm seeing that this weekend we're looking at mid 30s and a good chance of some kind of precipitation (I won't say the R word). I'd expect the road, and even the lot to be clear. My two cents.

**3club** · 01-06-2014, 21:36

-12 right now here in Battle Creek. Did you hear that, Al Gore! -12!

**OneClick** · 01-06-2014, 21:37

I'm 110% committed! Arriving 11PM Thursday. Planning on setting up just N/NW of Byron Lake around midnight or so. Will move my camp once light to accommodate the group (never know what exactly you chose in the dark!)

12° my first night, so I'll need to pack for that. Next few days look pretty tame as forecast confidence is really starting to improve and most services agree within a few degrees:

Friday: Snow showers 30°/25°
Saturday: Snow showers 35°/23°
Sunday: Chance snow 35°

Not bad, but I'll need to get back out MLK weekend since this is more of a "spring outing"! Looking forward to meeting everyone!

**3club** · 01-06-2014, 21:41

I'm planning on getting there and setting up before dark Thursday afternoon. Sure hope Vulture's right about the parking lot! So if you see a Lincoln Town Car, just follow the snowshoe tracks.

**OneClick** · 01-07-2014, 08:51

I'm wondering if snowshoes will even be necessary now...my worst fear, as I was looking forward to needing them.

Not to be a buzzkill but this could become a worst-case scenario with freezing rain/rain/wet snow approaching 40°

Please be prepared!

Keeping a close eye on the situation since noone knows for sure what will happen. Lots of uncertainty from NWS at the moment.

What really sucks is I don't know what to pack for my UQ. Thinking about pushing my 20°UQ for the 9° Thursday night since it will be much warmer the following nights. Decisions...decisions.

**riverjoe** · 01-07-2014, 10:58

Originally Posted by markr6

I'm wondering if snowshoes will even be necessary now...my worst fear, as I was looking forward to needing them.

Not to be a buzzkill but this could become a worst-case scenario with freezing rain/rain/wet snow approaching 40°

Please be prepared!

Keeping a close eye on the situation since noone knows for sure what will happen. Lots of uncertainty from NWS at the moment.

What really sucks is I don't know what to pack for my UQ. Thinking about pushing my 20°UQ for the 9° Thursday night since it will be much warmer the following nights. Decisions...decisions.

Arrgh , my apologies to Accuweather . Everybody coming around to their original forecast .

**OneClick** · 01-07-2014, 11:20

Originally Posted by riverjoe

Arrgh , my apologies to Accuweather . Everybody coming around to their original forecast .

No kidding! They're either extremely smart or very lucky.

Friday looks to be the wet one...thinking about bringing rain gear for my rain gear!

**Donk_67** · 01-07-2014, 12:40

I'm planning Friday mid morning. Feel a lot more comfortable with forecasted temps.

I'll have a chain and shovel in my truck just in case parking lot becomes an issue for those with clearance issues. Chain only good for full frame cars tho.