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Okay, I've also created a shared google drive, and uploaded my pics there. My intention is that this drive is a public place where everyone can upload their pics from this trip. Just make a new...

This looks like fun. My old stompin grounds. Grew up running around there every time we went north. The Valley Rd. Johnsons crossing. Of course they put in a ton of gas wells. And a horse camp.

You guys be careful. I have come down with a bug and it would be stupid of me to try this right now. All the prepwork for nothing. Darn bug. Will miss seeing ya. Have fun and post plenty of pics. Im...

I'm using the PLUQ with a old 0 deg.. rect. Bag as added under. 2 pads mil. bivy patrol bag and down bag. Wool and fleece blankets over the ridge line. I was comfy to 15 last year so....chem heat...

Gonna be chilly Thurs but not too bad Fri and Sat. Glad I have the rig dialed in I'm gonna need warm.

Snow report from St. HELEN for you. Snow what snow we don't need no stinking snow. Oh sorry blazing saddles moment. There is no snow, none.

A hundred yards should be sufficient I'm not that bad.

So the discussion is where to set up camp. Currently the north end of Carp Lake seems to be the place. A proper distance from the Taser snore zone is advised. Ear plugs required as I'm not the only...

Mark, Ive hunted, fished and camped most of my life. My kids are older and some of their best memories are time with me in the woods and with their mom while I was in the woods. This is gonna sound...

I'll be bringing the kid size snow shovel. I like having a good pile on at least one side of the tarp.

Lol...12yr old McCallan...hook anyone! The 2 sip is all gone. But I can get more of the McCallan.

Trimming down the pack using the gregory Z55 (55L) packed light and the kids torpedo sled again. And yes stew meat and Beverages will be attending.

Hey Who left the back door open??? Never know what will sneak in....Good to see ya here LCV. Love Bunny thumping over Beagles plus thats a nice hike.

The Bushcraft guys are a good bunch. There is a nice overlap in the skill sets between the 2 forums. Most of the bushcraft guys have converted to hammocks. I've learned a lot from everyone and met...

Good time!!! Rest and relaxation...Thank You Paul, Missy, Ryan and Pam. And the unsung heros that fed everyone. TZ "Barista" Brown and a big HAY to Neil the baconator. See you all in January

A lot of interest in this at the Chilli hang.

Working on some honey do's and planning on escape so...4 ish. Save me a tree

We know that! Shes sweet and you...well.....but we still let ya hang. Do we need dog sticks?

Good deal be glad to see both of you!

Be great to see ya again. Guess I better get the kilt and the bottle of Scotch out.

Quincey? Quincey!!!

Greetings Neighbor,I'm just over the hill in Oxford. This is a great place to check it all out!!! Yankee Springs (near Grand Rapids) hang in Oct and you can see all types of gear, meet vendors and...

TZ Brown, Oh great winter camper...I will bring another pot and see if I can borrow a bigger one. Will bring the 2 burner and a single stove. Happy to jump in and help. Yukon Dave thank you, your...

Have her see a Dr. and get a script for Meclizine, med used for vertigo...that will do the trick. Start it day before you arrive. no side effects.

Had a blast last year. Great meeting all you wonderful folks. It's on the calendar hope boss understands.

Pocho liner over the ridgeline and tucked into the pluq. Just use serious sleeping bags.
Summer is the dream hammock bug sock. Keeps the Mi. state birds at bay. Mosquitoes.

Pidgeon River . Bushwacking and 2 tracks all over. River lakes elk bear coyote turkey you name it.

Great time and many lessons learned. 1.) 2.25 miles in snowshoes is work. 2.) Don't pack the sled too high. 3.) Kids sled is not ideal. 4.) Stick buried in the snow really does work for a tarp...

Brief update. What a weekend! Hike in was an a**kicked for me. Great food good people thank you all for allowing me to hang out. Hike out was easier. Weather was not the reason for being there.

Well I am burning a vacation day for this so I'm going. Guess sitting in the hammock listening to the rain with a coffee and a good book would just be horrible. NOT...

Hey Vince you can leave the bug cabin home I think.

I used a monster can and a small paint can for my alcohol stove. Works like a charm. 12 to 15 min. burn on 2 oz. of heet. Give or take a few. Heats a canteen cup to a boil. Takes more if melting snow.

Mark if those co-ords are good that looks good should put us out of the wind and wood to burn in the area. Some guys will need wood for frames to ground hog it. Guess I may head up Thursday.

This is going to be interesting. I'm more worried about the hike in than sleeping warm. With that much snow it's going to be a pain. Hope the old snow shoes hold up and someone has broken a trail....

This is Michigan wait 5 min. the weather will change.

Now ya have me wondering if the old kids sled will work for this. Saw some wider deeper ones a meijers. Shappell? guess I could check them out but they are also heavier.

Cold and crunchy snow today....am I really doing this? Going to be a blast.

Pigeon river country....or head for lvc's back yard. Vienna Corners north to PRC.

I can live with that. Good way to go, LNT. 44.655 -83.8382 Parking Lot

For those of us that are acronymically challenged what LNT? 44.655 -83.8382 Parking Lot

His area tends to be a couple degrees colder than Mio area. They get lake effect and who knows what being further north. Of course this is Michigan, it could be 50 deg.

It's making me plan an test and double check my gear. Checking weight and the sled. Just being extra careful because im hoping to not be "That Guy".

Alot of people seem to forget that winter is no joke. Traveling in cars with no coats and no supplies. I keep wondering if I'm taking this as seriously as I should. Planing and execution.

This is going to be fun. Cold but fun.

Won't need your kayak unless it functions as a sled. You could wear your kilt....but kinda chilly.

If he ask for a picture....run. Surprised me how many people are on two web site. LT can ya handle hanging with this many trolls?

Great info guys. Read the whole article. Hmmmm...did snow caves when I was a kid.

I'm planning on the pluq with fleece and multiple layers to crawl into and a pl over the ridge line. Of course the big daddy with the srmnt doors gets a work out. Not sure what I'm using for stakes...

Oh yes I am in. Been years since I've done any winter camping so this ought to be interesting. Snow will be deeper than you dog is tall:lol: I just wanted to see her hitting Joe in the shins with a...

You can make it. Bring the big fur ball and we can have her collect wood. You gonna convince your better half to come?