Hangin' in Minnesnowta...

**4 dog knight** · 09-27-2011, 22:28

Hi,
I've been stumbling thru hammocking for about 4-5 yrs and just recently found HF online. I've enjoyed getting up off the ground in the BWCAW and no longer awakening feeling more sore than when I went to SLEEP! I love the compactness of a hammock, which makes single portaging more achievable and comfortable.

I haven't tried hammocking on my winter camping trips yet, but I'm encouraged by all of the UQ info on this site. Do you think I can get my sled doggies to sleep in hammocks? Maybe I can trade trips with Shug and we can exchange experiences on his hiking and my canoeing interests?

Anyway, you all seem very civil and PASSIONATE about hangin' outside. As so often happens on these type of enthusiast forums, you share your knowledge freely and openly and appear to also be incredibly helpful..all while still able to poke some fun at each other on occasion. I'm going to enjoy visiting here and hopefully at some point be able to contribute to the knowledge base.

**beep** · 09-27-2011, 22:32

Welcome! Lots to learn.

You may wish to consider attending the Winter Camping Symposium at YMCA Camp Miller (near Moose Lake) on October 23 and 24, 2011. Both our own HF members MacEntyre and Fourdog will be presenting hammock seminars...with Fourdogs focused on minus 30 degree hanging.

**stairguy** · 09-27-2011, 22:38

Welcome to the forum. +1 on the winter camping symposium. There should b a good turnout of hangers there this year. We will b having another " FROZEN BUTT HANG" after the new year also I'm sure. Hope to see you and the dogs there.

**dragon360** · 09-27-2011, 22:39

It is the place to be! Hello and Welcome to the Forums from Canada!

**Fronkey** · 09-27-2011, 22:41

Welcome dude, from another Minnesotan. Look forward to seeing you on the trail.

Fronkey

**raiffnuke** · 09-28-2011, 05:31

Welcome to HF from Mass.

**Avenger** · 09-28-2011, 05:42

Welcome to the forums from west Texas!

**fly-chucker** · 09-28-2011, 05:54

welcome from another MN newb

**ricecg** · 09-29-2011, 20:25

Welcome to the site

**rbinhood** · 10-04-2011, 20:07

Welcome from your neighboring state, WI. I will be in MN in early Nov. to deer hunt outside of Ely. You will really like this site. Everyone I have had contact with has been great.