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Tis the seanson to start thinking about the MICHIGAN WINTER HANG 2013. Barring location I'd like to nail down some dates for the event...
I have no preference on any of the above dates as they all work for me...
I have no preference on any of the above dates as they all work for me...
Well that whole Job thing is going to take preference for me. :lol: JK. I am good for most weekends I would like to nail down a date so that I can roll some vacation time into next year.
I can usually pull the first few weeks of Jan.
Feb 15-17 will not work for me it's a hallmark holiday weekend so they say... Any other weekend is good for me...
BrianWillan
10-26-2012, 17:17
Feb 15-17 will not work for me it's a hallmark holiday weekend so they say... Any other weekend is good for me...
Is there a reason that you can't do that corporate holiday the previous weekend?
I'd like to go to an out of country hang, if a location can be chosen relatively close to a border crossing (Port Huron preferably).
Cheers
Brian
I hear banjos
10-26-2012, 18:22
Where is the Michigan Hang? I am located in Windsor Ontario...
gargoyle
10-26-2012, 19:57
Where is the Michigan Hang? I am located in Windsor Ontario...
Good question..last years was in Ludington. Zero crowd! Besides us, there was only a few other idiots in the snow.:D
We can certainly do a more centrally/southernly located camp. Get some of our friends from other states and countries. I like the idea...sounds like another POLL.:scared: :lol:
Redoleary
10-27-2012, 08:22
Is there a reason that you can't do that corporate holiday the previous weekend?
I'd like to go to an out of country hang, if a location can be chosen relatively close to a border crossing (Port Huron preferably).
Cheers
Brian
You'd have a pretty significant drive from Oshawa even if we had the hang right on the Blue Water Bridge!:lol: That would be super cool if you could make it tho'. I've been "shopping for state parks on that side of the state this a.m. but don't know that much about the area. Hopefully some Eastsiders will chime in.
gargoyle
10-27-2012, 08:39
I know the gang has hung at Pinckney SP before. I think that could work?
Map (http://www.michigandnr.com/Publications/PDFS/RecreationCamping/pinckney_map.pdf)
Park details (http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=484&type=SPRK)
Close enough for Ohio, Indiana also.
Just a thought.
There are only 5 state parks open for winter camping, rifle river, ludington, petosky, TQ falls and i think portage lake in waterloo, near jackson...
BrianWillan
10-27-2012, 09:48
You'd have a pretty significant drive from Oshawa even if we had the hang right on the Blue Water Bridge!:lol: That would be super cool if you could make it tho'. I've been "shopping for state parks on that side of the state this a.m. but don't know that much about the area. Hopefully some Eastsiders will chime in.
Red
It's a 3 hour drive to get to the Blue Water Bridge. It's about the same travel time for me to hit Algonquin Provincial Park, which is what I did last winter to find snow. So anything within 1.5 hours from there would be good for me. Some of the other Ontario hangers make the trip to the Spring Mahha in PA, so they're going further.
Cheers
Brian
Dblcorona
10-27-2012, 10:16
I was going to suggest we check out Waterloo. Maybe even pool and rent one of the yurts for food and such. Just an idea.
vampiresmiley
10-27-2012, 20:30
There are a number of state parks open in the winter: Algonac, Fort Custer, Ludington, North Higgins Lake, Tahquamenon Falls, Waterloo Recreation Area-Portage Lake campground and my local Bay City State Park are also all open... However only Traverse city, Rifle, and Mitchell keep heated restrooms/showers open throughout the winter.
I am open for any of the dates, though my wife would probably prefer I avoid the weekend of Feb 15th. I'm hoping for some real winter weather this year.
Michael
There are a number of state parks open in the winter: Algonac, Fort Custer, Ludington, North Higgins Lake, Tahquamenon Falls, Waterloo Recreation Area-Portage Lake campground and my local Bay City State Park are also all open... However only Traverse city, Rifle, and Mitchell keep heated restrooms/showers open throughout the winter.
I am open for any of the dates, though my wife would probably prefer I avoid the weekend of Feb 15th. I'm hoping for some real winter weather this year.
Michael
Are they open for camping or just day use...
gargoyle
10-28-2012, 07:51
I was going to suggest we check out Waterloo. Maybe even pool and rent one of the yurts for food and such. Just an idea.
now we're talking. It'd be nice to have a warming/gathering shelter available.
I say we run with it. my .02.
vampiresmiley
10-28-2012, 09:03
Are they open for camping or just day use...
Those are the parks that are open for camping. The first 7 offer reduced rates in the winter - I think they are $16 per night.
Michael
Redoleary
10-28-2012, 09:19
The biggest potential problem with a down state hang is that it might not be very wintery down here, on the other hand Waterloo is only an hour away so that certainly looks good.
easy_grounder
10-30-2012, 08:59
Love to make it but Jan 25th is the only weekend I can make it. I'll see how the vote shakes out.
Also, a southern Mi hang would be nice
shogun_8574
11-01-2012, 13:48
February is a busy month. Already have too much going on then. January sounds great! Voted for 11th-13th.
bloomgorge
11-01-2012, 14:31
I'd like to see Waterloo, rifle would be okay but only if they open the lower lot because trees are hard to come by the last time we were there.
hangswithraccoons
11-01-2012, 14:46
Any day other than Feb 23-25 would be good for me! I am in as soon as everyone picks a date! The sooner the better so I can make sure I have got it off..
BreckDown
11-05-2012, 14:50
I don't care on the dates, but I'm interested in attending. It's been too long since I hit up a group hang, plus I'm in the middle of converting a new rookie hanger, so I'm sure he'll come along too.
I'd say sometime in January would be best. Location, I'm up for any where.
bloomgorge
11-05-2012, 20:40
i'd like to see waterloo be the selection for this year.
I thought Ludington was a great site! I know it's a drive, but the falls in Winter must be beautiful! I don't have a date preference yet.
Bump, had to go to page 3 to find it.
OneClick
11-23-2012, 10:07
Just wondering, has anyone thought of just getting into some public land in "the middle of nowhere"?
Pros: Free, tons of options, nice and secluded
Cons (at least for me): More of a car camping experience (no established trails, changing scenery, etc)
Depending on the date (hopefully wont conflict with the WI winter hang) and location I might try and make it.... Although I've said that in the past too :rolleyes: seriously though, would love to get out to Michigan for a hang!
Has anyone considered sleeping bear dunes? Went there years ago in the summering didn't camp, but looking at the backcountry sites it could be nice... And the park is beautiful.
Just wondering, has anyone thought of just getting into some public land in "the middle of nowhere"?
Pros: Free, tons of options, nice and secluded
Cons (at least for me): More of a car camping experience (no established trails, changing scenery, etc)
This also sounds cool too
michigandave
11-24-2012, 07:48
I'm up for a winter hang! Just nail down the dates and location and I'll see if it works.
Regarding Sleeping Bear Dunes: This past August my buddy and I along with our daughters camped at White Pine Backcountry Campground. It's a easy 15-20 minute hike from the car and once your there, it's a quick walk through the dunes to the beach. Best swimming we've ever had with great waves! It's a fantastic location with a group fire pit, bear vault and pit toilet. No reservations are taken and in the summer the drive-in campgrounds fill up fast. I snowshoed there a couple years ago and really had a nice day of it. Pic attached...good hanging trees immediately past the bear vault closest to the lake. Note, when we met with the ranger to get our permits, they seemed confused about the hammock concept. They count a hammock as a tent, so we needed 2 sites for 6 people (2 tents and 2 hammocks). Best time to go is mid-week to avoid the crowd. If you're making the trip, might as well include a couple days at North or South Manitou Island!
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=2482&pictureid=17164
I'm up for a winter hang! Just nail down the dates and location and I'll see if it works.
Regarding Sleeping Bear Dunes: This past August my buddy and I along with our daughters camped at White Pine Backcountry Campground. It's a easy 15-20 minute hike from the car and once your there, it's a quick walk through the dunes to the beach. Best swimming we've ever had with great waves! It's a fantastic location with a group fire pit, bear vault and pit toilet. No reservations are taken and in the summer the drive-in campgrounds fill up fast. I snowshoed there a couple years ago and really had a nice day of it. Pic attached...good hanging trees immediately past the bear vault closest to the lake. Note, when we met with the ranger to get our permits, they seemed confused about the hammock concept. They count a hammock as a tent, so we needed 2 sites for 6 people (2 tents and 2 hammocks). Best time to go is mid-week to avoid the crowd. If you're making the trip, might as well include a couple days at North or South Manitou Island!
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=2482&pictureid=17164
That Pit Toilet leaves a lot to be desired. A few of us have camped at the White Pine site, very nice. We did a group hang on NMI a little over a year ago.
Nice photo, Michigandave!
Have we come to a consensus on the group hang yet?
Ludington State Park. Jan 11-13. Works for me as long as I am not traveling for work the week prior or post. Waterloo would be the runner up for me at the same time.
1energy936
11-29-2012, 14:54
I'm excited
It would be nice to have the group hang at Waterloo...
Redoleary
11-29-2012, 19:12
I'll second Waterloo.
if waterloo depending on where in the park you'll be camping i maybe able to join, dueto my disability i can't hike very much
I have quite a bit of stuff on the calendar for January, with travel involved.
If Waterloo is the chosen spot, I think I can get there ;)
Jan 11-13 would be the only time for me though. the second choice for me would be the Feb date
gargoyle
11-30-2012, 10:22
Waterloo.
I love Ludington, but its good to mix it up.
Ludington would of course be best for me, but if the group says Waterloo....
1energy936
11-30-2012, 15:49
I vote ludington
nimbus37
11-30-2012, 15:52
I would vote Waterloo for a change. Not even sure I can go yet.
wildcrafter
12-04-2012, 12:15
i vote luddy but we did that last year
Ludington has my vote and would work best for me.
Any idea on how this thread ended up in the Southeast regional forum?
hmmm interesting.... a michigan hang listed in the southeast sub forum:confused::confused::confused::confused::conf used::confused::confused:
Are we getting close to nailing this down? I'd have to negotiate to make the January hang dates.
1energy936
12-10-2012, 11:43
i hope there is a lot of snow
Porkroll
12-10-2012, 19:45
hmmm interesting.... a michigan hang listed in the southeast sub forum:confused::confused::confused::confused::conf used::confused::confused:
That's what I was thinking. When did Michigan become a South Eastern state.
Redoleary
12-10-2012, 19:55
That's what I was thinking. When did Michigan become a South Eastern state.
Well, its south and east of Saskatchewan. :lol:
Anyone want to take over the planning on this... I'm SWAMPED for the next few weeks...
I understand SR1355. Wish I felt more confident about taking over, but I feel like (and am) the newbie.
I think it is safe to say that the winter hang will be at ludington after all it is snowing up there and we all want snow on the ground for the winter hang. as far as the date lets go with jan 11 - 13 this date has the most votes. I hope to see everyone at ludington park for the hang.
I think it is safe to say that the winter hang will be at ludington after all it is snowing up there and we all want snow on the ground for the winter hang. as far as the date lets go with jan 11 - 13 this date has the most votes. I hope to see everyone at ludington park for the hang.
I would agree as much as I'd like it in Waterloo winter is to finicky down here... Lundington is a safer option to ensure a more wintery experience...
I think it is safe to say that the winter hang will be at ludington after all it is snowing up there and we all want snow on the ground for the winter hang. as far as the date lets go with jan 11 - 13 this date has the most votes. I hope to see everyone at ludington park for the hang.
Rich since u live near by can u contact park and give them a heads up about the group hang pl?
wildcrafter
12-11-2012, 11:57
its snowing up here right now but remember anything can happen in a month
I'm now definitely on this trip since it's established as the weekend of the 12th of January. It'll be my virgin hang with my hammock, UGQs. I'd like to contribute some kind of food or something. Odds are I'll arrive late Friday night again. Perhaps ANOTHER hang mid February can be attended as well... just a thought.
Rich since u live near by can u contact park and give them a heads up about the group hang pl?
Sorry guys I missed this one. I will get in touch with the park, and get on the wood situation.
That's what I was thinking. When did Michigan become a South Eastern state.
We are taking over. LOL!
Anyone want to take over the planning on this... I'm SWAMPED for the next few weeks...
I'll take the lead on it.
Sorry guys I missed this one. I will get in touch with the park, and get on the wood situation.
Also see if they can heat the one bathroom for the weekend. I would like warm seat in the office with out the pre-warm from someone else and a hot shower. :lol::lol:
Do we have a headcount?
Talked with Dan (the Ranger) at the State Park today. He is happy to have us back for the Winter Hang, guess we didn't do too much damage. LOL! Said he'll do the same deal as last year, he'll come out on Saturday to take a head count for the camping fee.
Perhaps Mr. Pink will come with his truck load of wood again.
He said to bring your Thermals and a newspaper Jeremy. LOL
I'll take the lead on it.
Thanks Stone, appreciate it put me down for one attending, maybe plus 1 or 2 if I can con some converst to join us...
gargoyle
12-12-2012, 19:22
Jan. 11,12,13. Luding-town...Finally a solid date and location!!
Mark me down as an attendee. See y'all in a month.
Thanks for heading this up Stone.:boggle:;):cool: Let me know if ya need any help.
Dblcorona
12-13-2012, 06:07
Sorry, Can't make this date. Cheerleading State competition is that weekend for my daughter. Have fun.
I have put up a new thread for the Winter Hang
wildcrafter
12-13-2012, 11:21
count me in thats the weekend before classes start. I will be bringing some wood but we will need more most likely.