February 2011 NW PA Hang

[Can't Wait]

Well got my new snow shoes yesterday , waiting on winter incubator now , need to get a few little odds and ends trying to get a pulk by then but not sure spent to much as it is lately. . I am hoping for more discussion with trip after the holiday's. figuring out group meal for night one etc. I want to do a test hang with winter incubator in lowest temps I can get to between now and then so I am all dialed in.

[SkyDog]

Well got my new snow shoes yesterday , waiting on winter incubator now , need to get a few little odds and ends trying to get a pulk by then but not sure spent to much as it is lately. . I am hoping for more discussion with trip after the holiday's. figuring out group meal for night one etc. I want to do a test hang with winter incubator in lowest temps I can get to between now and then so I am all dialed in.

As mentioned before, I do not have snow shoes and will be counting on you to break trail if the snow is THAT deep

Pulk! I only get out a couple times a year when the snow is such that a pulk would be useful; so, haven't made that investment. Cabelas has a plastic one for $35 - $40 - If there's deep snow, I may grab one enroute.

Group Meal Night One: I cannot eat ANY spices; so, probably count me out. My diet is easy; Bland & Boring and I will bring my own. If there's anything I can bring...? Let me know, OK?

How far in is the spot for the first night? I think you said 3-4 miles...? When will most be getting to that spot? Noonish til dark....? If I come up Thursday and stay at the Benezette Hotel, I can get there most any time Friday to help gather wood and get the signal fire going for those coming in after dark

[SkyDog]

The GPS is another gadget that I don't own nor know how to use; so, please give me directions/instructions using that pdf map you posted.

Or, at least drop some bread crumbs along the trail from the parking area so I can find you

Don't get me wrong, I am experienced and know my way around in the woods. Just want to have a pretty good idea where you folks will be setting up.

Per a "local" I know from up there, cell phones are very "iffy" and probably freeze up anyway. I am leaving my cell in the car with the battery removed.

I also have one of those antique gadgets called a "compass" and know how to use it. But, you are all too young to remember those things which depend upon the moss on a certain side of the trees.

[Can't Wait]

Jd the hike first night will be less than a mile so not much hiking and theres no problem not having snowshoes or a pulk some people just like playing around with extra gear including myself. Ya no cell coverage where we will be I will post directions after me and Dave do another scout of area I want things just right .. Jim

[SkyDog]

One Mile...?!?!?! Great....!

I always thought a pulk would be great so I could bring EVERYTHING I own to stay warm & dry

Thanks!

[Maleko]

If you decide to go with the 2nd area up for consideration, I've included a review of a nice spot near Hickory Creek along the Tanbark Trail.

Worth checking out for a one-nighter. There are some really impressive rock formations that could keep you entertained for a while. If you get bored, the Hickory Creek Trail entrance is only 100 feet away. I'm not sure if I could manage the cold temps with my current setup, but I'm working on it.

~Maleko

[Can't Wait]

I will check out Maleko but we have decided on Marion Brooks lol will want another are to check out for sure though for another hang

[Maleko]

Always good to have options. Luckily, this state has quite a few. Gotta love PA.

[SkyDog]

If you decide to go with the 2nd area up for consideration, I've included a review of a nice spot near Hickory Creek along the Tanbark Trail.
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I'm not sure if I could manage the cold temps with my current setup, but I'm working on it.
~Maleko

Nice vid, Maleko - Thanks! Gives us an idea of what's up there. That rock out-cropping you were sitting under would be a great place to hang out in nasty conditions. But, Jim will take care of that - Found his YouTube vid where he strung a tarp OVER the fire without setting it on fire! Very clever Jim!

Maleko - RE: Your gear - Just bring EVERYTHING - Haul it in on a pulk! Seems that every hang I have been to, HF folks always bring extra gear for those who either don't have something OR FORGOT that certain piece of gear they left by the front door

[SkyDog]

Jim - a suggestion:

There are some things that we could "share". For instance, I have a 15" folding Sven Saw that we can ALL use to cut fire wood. That way we won't all be carrying a saw. Or, if someone has one of those pocket chain saws, I've wanted to play/use one of those toys!

Other items that come to mind:

Back-packing-type snow shovel to clear sites
One large tarp to gather under
Axe

Can you folks tell I am excited? Can't wait!