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Looking to have a 1.5 day hike while driving through the UP in early August. Looking for the following, but will probably have to negotiate on some of it:

Wooded
10-15 miles
Loop (vs there...

Can't wait!

One thing to note. Most people only have experience with gathered end hammocks. A ridge runner is a bit unique in several ways. One is that under-quilts always fit perfectly (very little...

I'll take the tarp & hammock.

If you end up splitting it up, I'd be interested in the hammock/tarp.

Edit - Retracted - not a down UQ.

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I've been eyeing the UGQ 13' Winter Dream /w end pole mods. But going to wait and see if someone is bringing a nice & big winter tarp for sale before I pull the trigger. There is already a faint...

Anyone coming through Kalamazoo or meet up in Lansing or GR Thursday morning and want to share a ride up?

I also have some extra food left-over from the Chili hang. Mostly Fritos & chips. I think...

Beth and I are planning to be there, with Loki and Luna as always.

Taking an informal poll on what I should make. Unfortunately, I haven't liked any "Bacon" beers. Leaning towards the Smoked Porter.
1) Smoked Porter
2) Chocolate Cherry Imperial Stout
3) NEIPA

Glad we took off when we did. Hopefully those that stayed are safe and warm.

Had a great time as always.

Anyone coming through Kalamazoo, GR or Lansing I could catch a ride with either Thursday or Friday? Totaled the car this week, so we are short on transportation. Going car shopping Tuesday, but no...

Definitely think the XL is worth the few more measly bucks!

Really crossing my fingers for no dodgy freezing rain weather. I do love me some winter camping, but 3 hours when the roads are good doesn't lend itself well to making it up that far north with icy...

Going to have to bail as well. Been keeping a close watch on the weather, but it doesn't look like it is going to turn. Lots of driving for freezing rain. Hope everyone else has a blast!

I'm planning on being there, assuming roads aren't icy.

Beth may come if roads are near pristine.

Mid 30's with lots of rain... I think you need to redo the forecast to something a bit better... like 0 degrees + scattered snow.

I plan on being there, roads dependent as always. Planning on a peat-smoked wee heavy homebrew that I am going to brew this weekend to bring, so it can age a few months, as well as a handful of other...

Someone left a pair of knit fingerless gloves with a buttoned mitten pocket. We were the last to leave and found them out on a picnic table by the food tents. Let me know if they are yours.

Unfortunately Beth and I won't be able to make it this time around. Should be able to get to the winter hang though.

Anybody coming in 4:30-5:00ish today (Friday) and want to ride share from the highway to the entrance to save parking lot room? I have a sled + 2 40G storage totes or a small bit of room in my car.
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Looking forward to hearing how the trails are. I really want to bring my new pulk, but yea, if it is all rocks + mud, I'll backpack it in with a lighter load (via Hare road if it is open and I can...

Anyone want to share a ride up? I am planning to take a half-day, so leaving Kalamazoo around noon on Friday. It is about equal time to go through Lansing/127 as Grand Rapids/131.

Make that random people that you met on the internet that generally have a keen interest in large knives, axes, saws and guns, meeting in the middle of nowhere, far from "civilization" away from...

Sorry to hear that Boulder! Will miss you guys, and seeing your latest DIY experiments.

Anybody going through Kalamazoo sometime Friday? Looking for a ride, and definitely willing to pitch in for...

I'm in as well. Hopefully no freezing rain this year!

Looking forward to it! I may try and swing a half day Friday so I can get in during day light.

Set up the TATO hammock stand to dry my gear. It is a thing of beauty! It also appears that the model is different from their model posted on dutch's site and the youtube videos (though their website...

A chocolate milk stout and a robust porter are getting kegged today. Will be bringing a growler of each!

Beth, Loki, Luna and I will all be attending. Good to see another Portage/Kalamazoo person getting into hanging! Will post some food we will bring as we get closer to the date.

I was going to say, don't let Markr hear that it is to early to start talking about the weather.

Only 2? What about the pups? I'm counting on you for some microbrew sampling.

I will be bringing some homebrew as well. Probably a porter or stout.
Pups are an always, unless they are forbidden.

Coldbrook park is another option (both rustic and modern options), with a swimming beach and disc golf available, it is halfway between Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.

It is on the calendar. Both of us should be able to make it!

Some good fishing & hiking by the deep lake unit of yankee springs with some wild blueberry bushes that are in season right now.

Another good one is coldbrook park, just east of Kalamazoo....

Looks like I am not going to make it. Wife has to drive the good car for work, our other car is leaking brake fluid and I need to get that fixed. Combine that with the really poor weather forecast,...

Planning on being there this year!

Can't wait! Count me in.

Have a new sled that I need to turn into a pulk as well as hoping it is cold enough for my Mukluks, courtesy of Dogger.

We are headed up Friday evening, if you still need a ride. Leaving on the earlier side on Sunday.

Going to bring spicy curry cheesy potatoes for breakfast Saturday morning. Need to pre-boil the potatoes Friday before we come up for ease of preparation. Will have our camper van if anyone needs...

Definitely planning on coming. Probably with the wife, but guessing that will be more dependent on the weather.

Runs on propane, plugged in electricity or battery. But if you really want, I can bring a generator to lull you to sleep!

Looks like the wife and I will be able to attend. We will be coming up in a camper van (she doesn't sleep well outside but loves to camp out). Should be there Friday, early to mid afternoon. Will...

Oops, you're right, I did forget it. Felt like I had left something behind. We get out to the detroit area roughly 2-4 times a year. I'll PM you next time I am in your neck of the woods or we are...

I was really worried after coming back out. The trail back to the parking lot was pure ice. The temperature was high enough to melt anything that gave you traction on the ice and leave a nice wet...

I just snagged the last parking spot for the main entrance.

Looks like I will be there ~4:15-4:30. Taking a half day!

I see, mess up our weather then bail on us!

Seriously though, don't end up sick yourself, and hopefully the weather is more cooperative next weekend for you. Looking like low 30s highs and 15-20s...

Stop speaking!

The rain is currently forecasted to be Sunday afternoon. Lets hope it stays that way or moves to Monday.

Definitely looking to hear a more detailed report on that ice! That looks nasty!