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Winter camping techniques (was Re: Mark yer calendars)

NCThiker — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:38:19 GMT

I've only hiked with Steve S. once, Ewa, Michael Nieger, Woodswoman, hikingstick(Jim) I've probably done a dozen winter trips in the last 5 years, 2 being

Re: Winter camping techniques (was Re: Mark yer calendars)

Sandy Bingham — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:14:01 GMT

I've never been up in that area. I hope it works out. There are a couple guys (and girls) here that are planning i and it appears you know

Winter camping techniques (was Re: Mark yer calendars)

NCThiker — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:03:05 GMT

Yeah, LOL, not trying to take over here, and I didn't see the original trip post stating the more sensible mileage's and route plan for the trip. I only

Re: Winter camping techniques (was Re: Mark yer calendars)

Sandy Bingham — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:35:09 GMT

If we move this trip out to July, that would solve a lot of problems LOL. I'm a follower, not a leader on this deal. I hope I can make it. ... From:

Winter camping techniques (was Re: Mark yer calendars)

NCThiker — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:26:22 GMT

I would be interested in this winter trip, "if" it gets moved into March (1st weekend) and if the mileage is cut way back. I don't think some here realize that

Re: Winter camping techniques (was Re: Mark yer calendars)

Sandy Bingham — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:23:30 GMT

I have some titanium stakes that I use for winter camping. I've also found that the ground is usually only frozen at the max 1", so I can usually get them

Winter camping techniques (was Re: Mark yer calendars)

amytys — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:57:43 GMT

I've spent way too much time fighting to get stakes out of the frozen ground. Instead, I leave the pegs at home and just break some branches apart and pound

Re: Mark yer calendars

amytys — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:46:29 GMT

One genuine American rabbit's foot; one genuine American hara kiri knife. :)

Re: Mark yer calendars

Sandy Bingham — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:51:50 GMT

It was my first time winter camping and I just brought it along. I learned from my mistakes, and I also admit them. ... From: Julie

Re: Mark yer calendars

Julie — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:45:14 GMT

A coffee pot? So THAT'S why you take a sled. And yeah, jeans are a BAD idea. "Cotton kills" and all that. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been

Re: Mark yer calendars

Debi Pilkington — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:40:27 GMT

Sue, Andy and I might be interested in your very kind offer. We like to winter hike and cc ski, but don't have the proper equipment to sleep outside in the

Re: Mark yer calendars

Sandy Bingham — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:24:04 GMT

Well, maybe I"m not a winter camping newbie after all. I've experienced all of the above, and have survived. The one thing that really struck me was how

Re: Mark yer calendars

Broken Arrow — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:01 GMT

... I await with baited breath!

Re: Mark yer calendars

amytys — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:15:48 GMT

The conditions in terms of snow and temperature variances can be extremely variable in MI. The techniques to deal with these differences, in addition to how

Re: Another thought to winter fun

Sandy Bingham — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:17:24 GMT

that is a very nice offer. ________________________________ From: "swillsing@..." To: greatlakeshikes@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon,