German group hang - June 15th-18th - Report

[echinotrix]

What a great Weekend! Most of the people were arriving on Thursday and changed the beautifull forrest to a hammock hotel within hours. The kids enjoyed the creek and the woods, the adults enjoyed meeting old friends and making new ones. Everyone enjoyed the food and the fire. We had guests from France, Luxembourg, Austria and, of course, Germany.
The traditional "hammock hike" on day two took us nearly three hours (25+ setups, quite a lot for Europe). Blackbirds, Wookies, Incubators, DD stuff, Dutchware and many DIY projects. We even had some tents - how weird is that! Two big lighting truss cubes (awesome idea, Bernd!) were assembled on the meadow to show and try own stuff and sponsored equipment (Ticket to the Moon, Amazonas Hammocks, La Siesta and - as a newcomer - Arbora). Workshops on suspensions, edible and medicinal plants and miscellaneous DIY techniques spread common ideas and introduced new ones.
Thanks to everyone for making these four days such a marvellous event!
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[Mittagsfrost]

He, other european (or even american) hangers! Won't you join us next time? We've had a lot of fun, delicious food and - of course - hammocks! With our french guest we talked in english and french and some of us know other languages too, so communication wouldn't be a problem.

[alt.thomas]

Two big lighting truss cubes (awesome idea, Bernd!) were assembled on the meadow to show and try own stuff and sponsored equipment (Ticket to the Moon, Amazonas Hammocks, La Siesta and - as a newcomer - Arbora).

Awesome! The stage really threw me... bad tendency for my eyeballs to go straight for the photos.
Speaking of which, perhaps you can get the mods to put your post on the trip report forum instead of here to get more attention it deserves.

[echinotrix]

Awesome! The stage really threw me... bad tendency for my eyeballs to go straight for the photos.
Speaking of which, perhaps you can get the mods to put your post on the trip report forum instead of here to get more attention it deserves.

Good idea, thanks. Any mods reading here? Could someone help and move the thread, please? Or should I contact one directly?

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[Rouskof]

The group hang was most delightful, and anything one could expect from such a gathering. I do not regret my 500 km trip to get there ! The German hangers were the kindest people. They exhibited many different hammocks anyone could test.
The hanging spot, a large clearing surrounded by woods, featuring a beautiful large covered barbecue, was perfect. Hutzelbein even thought about bringing the necessary ingredients and apparel to cook us pancakes in the morning, which was truely nice.
What a pleasure to discuss for three days with kindred spirits !
I hope we will be able to plan a hike with several participants in the future.

Rouskof / Nicolas, the French guest

[xMagnolia]

Fabulous! If a European vacation was on my radar, this is exactly how I would want to spend it! Forget the tourist spots and travel guides - give me the woods and new friends. I like the small towns and the countryside.

It looks like everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing this report. I enjoy hearing how hammocking makes the world a happier place

Charlotte

[Rouskof]

Hanging in the German flag is certainly a good starting point in life




General view of the clearing




Testing gear







They even managed to put my mother in a hammock !




If these are not Germans, what are they !?






Hutzelbein serving her excellent pancakes




I recommend this beer !




There were great moments of friendliness at night.





Rolf (foreground, truckdriver and long run hiker) and Daniel (right, aspiring to join the army and actually doing a three months bike trip throughout Europe)




I had a chance to test Rolf's wheel pulk. He had come by foot to the group hang, traveling for several days





There were scenic surroundings, animated by churches and old castles' ruins, here a house of the village
















Some of the setups, shot early in the morning, while still occupied : )
Here Berndt's, the chief organizer







Hatstand built with three sticks







It was well worth extending the trip with a little tour along the long praised by Romantic poets Rhine river, only 60 miles away. Here the town of Bacharach.

[Phantom Grappler]

What a great hang! All the cool kids were there.


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[brianb]

Looks like a great hang. I'm glad you were all able to come together. Maybe a few of us Amis might make it over there for a visit.

[Karla "with a k"]

Wow, I'm jealous of so many things about your hang, but especially that monster fire pit & covered gazebo with seating. I've never seen anything like that and I think it is perfect! I wish every group site in the U.S. came with one of those. By chance, is there a special word for it? Something like: Ehrfürchtiges Feuerstellehaus? (Awesome firepit house?)