View Full Version : MN-Lake Maria State Park-2/16/13
turtleburger
02-13-2013, 12:22
Hi All Im planing to headout to Lake Maria State Park on Sat 2/16/13 for a over nighter. Let me know if you are interested, I would like to meet some new people, and this will be my first winter hang outside of the backyard beyond testing. :scared: Should only be a short hike in to a campsite.
Brian
Nice park for winter camping. I wish I could go but have plans for Saturday. Depending on the campsite you may need to bushwhack off trail to avoid the ski trails. I usually camp at site 17 for winter camping. Pretty close to the main parking lot closest to the park office.
wlaroche
02-13-2013, 13:34
Wish I could join you, but I have plans that I cannot break. I have not had my setup out in the winter. All these threads about getting out has me thinking about trying it.:D
I can make it....well I mean I think my wife will let me go :)
I have some things with the family to take care of, but I should be able to make for an overnighter! Would be nice if a few more wanted to join.
turtleburger
02-14-2013, 03:27
Good to hear you can make it hikingdad, I do have a tenter coming with me also
I am possibly coming with two others. What time will you be there and what site?
chewbacca
02-15-2013, 14:26
I may try to come out as well. Keep me posted on what site.
thanks,
turtleburger
02-15-2013, 17:58
I hope to be there arround noon, I am aiming for site 16 or 17, but will put a "HF" on the site reservation tag on the check in board,
turtleburger
02-15-2013, 18:01
if any one wants to you can PM tonight and I will send you my cell #.
big_fat_sellout
02-15-2013, 21:11
I'll be coming out with hikingdad, and I'll be bringing dfsocha and possibly Stubafeller.
I might also be bringing my brother
chewbacca
02-16-2013, 10:06
Looks like I am unable to make it. Have a great time!
I ended up at 17 last night. What campsite did you all stay at?
turtleburger
02-17-2013, 19:12
Sorry we missed you, we were at 6, I did have a note up, there were a total of 6 of us there, it was a good time.
It was a good time.... A couple of first time winter hangers there and everyone liked it! It was a good time. Thanks again turtleburger for putting this together.
big_fat_sellout
02-18-2013, 12:46
Thanks again for coordinating the hang Turtleburger. I had a good time, and I know dfsocha had a great time as well.
Dang sounds like I missed out on some fun. I forgot one of my top quilts so it was a cold hang for me. Luckily I had a nice fire to warm up by. Next time I will learn to communicate better and maybe hang with the group!
I usually hang at Afton so this was a nice change of scenery. It was also nice being able to gather your own wood. Thanks for the tip on another nice state park.
I usually hang at Afton so this was a nice change of scenery. It was also nice being able to gather your own wood. Thanks for the tip on another nice state park.
I'm a big fan of Afton too. Should put together another hang there soon
turtleburger
02-19-2013, 10:18
It was a good time, was really pushing my 20* bag and my underquilt, when it hit 3*, but I made it though the nite, was nice to not have to accually use the tarp, now someone need to come up with a way to pee and not have to get out and not be in a peepool.
Turtleburger,
Thanks for organizing this. I had a great time. It was great to meet you.
Dave
That sounds good. The more notice the better.