"2014 Hoosier Hang"

**Trail Medic** · 04-15-2014, 10:35

Well another "Hoosier Hang" is in the books and as always it was one to remember.

To start with the weather was absolutely beautiful, almost perfect. We had a great attendance, somewhere around 32 people. All of Indiana was well represented, as well as Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and I think Illinois. We had small groups of hammocks spread all across Crescent Valley II.

As we gathered around the fire the festivities began. There were friends meeting friends, old as well as new. There were stories of trips from the past year. Lots of food & drink! Gathered Stones made his famous Campfire Pizza and steaks were cooked on the coals. Mule provided the sounds of the Aboriginal Didgeridoo. And as always there was lots of "Hammock Talk".

Home Made Hiker once again shined as the organizer of the Raffle. We had items donated by several Vendors which was greatly appreciated by all.

So, if you've never been to a "Hoosier Hang" you've missed a great time and your invited to the next one!

I can only speak for myself, but I'm **** glad I've met this fine group of people and look forward to seeing everyone on the trail.

**Skyline** · 04-15-2014, 16:35

I took some video did my first ever editing last night . Should have it posted soon ! This is the first video i have shot, I think that Gopro camera sdd about 30-40 lbs. At least it did to me !

**Acer** · 04-16-2014, 17:25

Nice report TM...couldn't make this one,,but thought of ya's and glad you dodged the predicted rain. Glad yu had a great turnout too.

**riverjoe** · 04-16-2014, 19:51

Five years ago if the ghost of springs to come would have shown me this scene , Sitting in the middle of a wilderness listening to a digereedoo pretty sure I would have dismissed him as a late night weird dream . A really cool dream .

Tried out the prototype of the insulated hammock .

This big rock ledge was the view from my bunk . Totally alien scene in my part of Indiana .

Got to meet up with the family from the Ky border with me close to Mi border this is a great place to meet

I really like southern In . Here is a spring boiling out of the limestone into a limestone basin

Thought I might establish a tradition as the last man out, but along comes Red Path with his gourmet rabbit on the coals . Fascinating guy , a chef , reatauranteur ( sp ?) and nice but tardy guy . He's just lucky I had a five hour drive ahead of me or he would have had to arm wrestle me for that rabbit .

**TZBrown** · 04-17-2014, 08:49

Looks like a great weekend, sorry I missed it.

Thanks for sharing the report

**riverjoe** · 04-17-2014, 11:28

Originally Posted by TZBrown

Looks like a great weekend, sorry I missed it.

Thanks for sharing the report

Hopeing you might come down TZ . Trail Medic and I were talking about you and Lonetracker ( The Northmen ) and our mutual winter camps .

**Jimbeam** · 04-18-2014, 04:15

Sorry guys, me and my son could not fit into schedule... Looks like everyone had a good time and great weather.... I did however try my new eno hammock out the weekend before... After some doing i finally got comfy and warm... looking forward to my next hang... Gonna try and plan ahead and make the fall hang with you folks

**Redpath** · 04-18-2014, 08:50

Glad there was photographic evidence that I actually made it to the Hang! You guys missed one heck of a windy rainstorm Sunday night. The rabbit was amazing.