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    Minnesota Frozen Butt Hang - 2014 / Video & Trip Report

    Well, I made it back to Southern Indiana at 4:16 am on Monday morning.
    And I've got to say, the 17 1/2 hour drive was absolutely worth it! A big thanks to Hanger4life, he did the bulk of the driving.

    I watched the videos, tested my gear and planned on what I needed to survive in the frigid cold of Northern Minnesota. Being the guy from the furthest southern location I wanted to make sure I had my sh.. together before I got there. I have many years of winter backpacking under my belt, but Northern Minnesota, in January.........?

    Where to start, Madhob, Jason, TZ, Strung out, they had everything under control by the time most of us arrived. Everyone worked together and the result; Great Camp, Great Food, Great Fire, Great Stories, and most of all Great Camaraderie. And then of course there was Shug, always keeping a smile on everyone's face.

    There were lessons learned and shared by all. Lots of "Hammock Talk" and non-stop eating of some mighty fine grub brought in by all. Want to know how to stay warm in the piney woods of Minnesota, you cut fire wood, lots of fire wood!

    The weather was not bad, for Minnesota standards. Our low was -13 Friday night and the wind was gusting around 30 MPH on Saturday night. The snow was deep and like powder. If you stepped off any of the packed down trails running all through camp, you would find yourself in waist deep snow.

    It was truly a great experience, one I hope to be able to attend again next year.

    Here's my Video http://youtu.be/jGlKnUcZy2w

    Thanks to all.

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    I'm enjoying watching the different videos of the Frosty Behind Hang! Yours was especially interesting! It was almost like being there, due to quite a few fly-on-the-wall video moments. Thanks very much for the video, Trail Medic!

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    Great job on the video. Even has Lonetrackers class on Chaga, I had never tried that tea before, now I have to get out and find some birch trees. Very nice to meet you at the hang, hope you make it back next year.

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    Frozen Butt

    Trail Medic,

    Great vid and thanks for sharing. From what I hear the Hoosiers were present in force. Thought about going but change my mine. Maybe next year. Again thanks for sharing your vid

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    Thanks

    It was a great experience.

    I always enjoy making the videos.

    It was also very nice meeting this group of "Hangers"

    GOOD PEOPLE!

    Thanks for Watching.


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    Great to see the different videos from everyone. It really helps to get new perspectives on the trip.

    Thanks for dropping in on the stove demo, even if we were nearly done.
    I enjoyed hearing a brief history of your climbing days and the Svea you carried.

    Thanks for traveling so far to hang with us!

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    Thanks for the report. Glad to see multiple points of view from the weekend.

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    Nice, my third one from this saga..Liked how you took time to listen to the wind blow through the trees. I was doing the very same thing snowshoeing up in Wisconsin a week ago, and not a prettier sound out in the woods..
    If a woman doesn't find you handsome, she should at least find you handy...Red Green

    Jerry,

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    Glad to see Indiana so well represented . I had the pleasure to hang with Lonetracker and TZ Brown the week before and I told them I didn't think I was ready for Minnesota yet . They said my gear was fine , which it probabley is , I just need to train with Mule for awhile and learn how to hike .

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    Sweet Vid Medic!!! You da PIMP!!!!

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