1st Annual Oregon Hang: Planning

[Mindwalk]

If someone wants to throw together a map for those of us who don't know exactly where it is we will be going and parking at, that would be great too. Thanks.

[creativeKayt]

Silverlion -- OH, ouchy! I hope you do recover! That is just no fun at all!


I'm sure I can find something to donate for a raffle, too! I'll contact you, bigfoot2, a bit closer to the event.

[ChrisH]

Some how I keep missing posts in this thread, grrr. Anyway, a raffle sounds like a great idea! I can throw in some Amsteel products like whoopie slings, soft shackles, suspension extensions, continous loops, tarp/hammock ridgelines etc.

Unless somebody knows the area enough to already know a spot that will hold all of us, we will have to scout it out before the hang. I wouldn't mind just going not knowing where we will camp until we get there but I assume others would like to know ahead of time? I know for an absolute fact there are enough trees and space, though! We could plan a day hike or a small weekend hang in the next few weeks.? I would like to know what you guys think.

Opal Creek information page(directions): http://www.opalcreek.org/experience/directions.aspx
Notice there is a google maps link at the bottom of the page.

Trails: http://www.opalcreek.org/experience/trails.aspx

Don't forget to bring extra long tree huggers or suspension extensions for this trip, the trees up there are BIG!

[ChrisH]

Oh yeah, it would be nice to start a list of who is coming as well as the maybes. Maybe we should make up a spreadsheet?

[bigfoot2]

As of this moment, here is a list of companies possibly donating items to the First Annual Oregon Hang at Opal Creek Wilderness:

Hennessy Hammocks--at least 1 hammock, Tom H. possibly in attendance.

Hammock Forums--some items from the Hammock Forums store.

ChrisH (member)--Amsteel products like whoopie slings, soft shackles, suspension extensions, continous loops, tarp/hammock ridgelines etc.

Arrowhead Equipment-- Paul is looking for some items to donate...nothing definite yet.

Warbonnet--Brandon is waiting for more info, but is interested in donating.

Wilderness Logics and Whoopie Slings.com--i have not heard back from...yet.

Jacks-R-Better declined to donate, but wish us a great hang!

I have yet to contact Te-Wa, StormCrow, DD Hammocks, Tree To Tree, ENO, Grand Trunk or Hammock Bliss.

BF

[ChrisH]

Wow, great work bigfoot! Tom H possibly in attendance! Maybe he'll have some prototypes for us to test!

[te-wa]

i may be able to donate a Breeze (te-wa summer uq) but may not be in attendance in person (only in spirit?) since i'll be studying algebra whilst you all are out having a good time.

*end of May: i'm taking family to disney in orlando, then to richmond for a couple days. i have to miss my first 2 days in summer algebra (which is a college level, accelerated class), so missing a day that very next week is out of the question.
i'll do a custom Breeze maybe in hot pink and purple, just for Bigfoot.

[bigfoot2]

i may be able to donate a Breeze (te-wa summer uq) but may not be in attendance in person (only in spirit?) since i'll be studying algebra whilst you all are out having a good time.

Sweet! Thank you! We'll miss ya' there, though

BF

[bigfoot2]

RAFFLE PRIZES UPDATE:
Here is a list of companies possibly donating items to the First Annual Oregon Hang at Opal Creek Wilderness:

Hennessy Hammocks--at least 1 hammock, Tom H. possibly in attendance.

Hammock Forums--some items from the Hammock Forums store.

ChrisH (member)--Amsteel products like whoopie slings, soft shackles, suspension extensions, continous loops, tarp/hammock ridgelines etc.

Arrowhead Equipment-- Paul is looking for some items to donate...nothing definite yet.

Te-Wa--Breeze Summer under quilt.

Warbonnet--Brandon is waiting for more info, but is interested in donating.

Jacks-R-Better and Stu at Whoopieslings.com declined to donate, but wish us a great hang!

I have yet to hear back from Wilderness Logics, StormCrow, DD Hammocks, Tree To Tree, ENO, Grand Trunk or Hammock Bliss.

BF

[bigfoot2]

Wow, great work bigfoot! Tom H possibly in attendance! Maybe he'll have some prototypes for us to test!

Actual e-mail from Hennessy Hammocks:
"Hi, Matt - thanks for the invite! I'll forward it to Tom. I am not sure if he can come but I am sure he will want to donate a hammock.

Best regards,

Ann
Hennessy Hammock
637 Southwind Road
Galiano Island, BC V0N 1P0
1 888 539 2930 - 250 539 2930
[email protected]
www.hennessyhammock.com"

I wouldn't get my hopes up, but it is a possibility that he will come

BF