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    Quote Originally Posted by brotherbadger View Post
    Hmmm. I'm not much for cold weather camping(no snow shoes or anything), but now I'm interested. November would be too early for me(work schedules a month in advance), but i might be able to swing early December. It's really cool of you to do this Tumbleweed.



    I know this is off topic, but I always thought i was the only hammock guy from Delavan. What are the odds of two of us being in the same little town?
    Well....2 in 8,463 are the odds
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    WI-Da Shack Hang-Central WI-Nov 6-7-8 OR Dec 4-5-6, 2015

    Quote Originally Posted by Tumbleweed View Post
    Yo treesforme,
    Regarding skiing at Da Shack: Depends on snow depth and if you are the one breaking first tracks. Lots of areas to explore on the farm. Groomed trails at the Iola Winter Sports Club rtrails. They even have lights on the trails for night skiing. Basic rule is: If you are the last car in the lot, when you go home "Shut the lights off!!!
    I have a short cut from the farm to the tracks they maintain.

    Usually I am breaking snowshoe or ski trails on the farm, and my wife then follows along. I usually pulk my stuff. but it all depends on the snow depth and whether there is a lot of drifting of the snow.
    No special backcountry skis needed. Lots of rental equipment at the clubhouse, fireplaces, refreshments. It is worth it to experience the ski jumps. Baby level to very sketchy high which you will see from the road before you even get there. I do not ski jump. I do snowboard, but not there.
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    Good Info thanks! I may just rent some stuff to try out. It would be the smart way to go before I go spending money on some new equipment. I have had this idea of wanting to BC ski my gear into camping spots as opposed to snowshoeing. Just seems like more fun! Plus I would like to try skate skiing as well.. I know both require different ski types. I just don't know that much about either. So renting sounds like the way to go. I am a snowboarder as well. And I definitely prefer keeping my board on the ground for the most part. Starting to get a little old to go launching myself of of jumps any more! That's for the young and reckless. I sure hope there will be some decent snow by then! I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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    Senior Member Tumbleweed's Avatar
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    Da Shack Hang will be December 4,5,6, 2015...
    Looking forward to it.

    I'll have 2 dozen brats, buns, and calico beans. Will also have the Chocolate Mocha Protein Powder (as seen on HF.net) if someone wants to try it.
    Tumblejuice will be JW Black.

    Maybe someone could do breakfast bisquits, cinnamon rolls,pizza, beer, etc.

    Just made a "three tie rim" forest firebox. Works fine, and worth checking out.

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    Senior Member Tumbleweed's Avatar
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    Plenty of places to set up tents too.

    Quote Originally Posted by sueb2b View Post
    If it works with my schedule, I'd be interested in a drive up from Chicago. I've also got a 4-season tent that I'm interested in testing at some point, although I'm more interested in the hammock gear than ground dwelling.

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    Senior Member Tumbleweed's Avatar
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    Don't have extra underquilts, although I do have two Thermorest pads, two wool blankets, and one sheepskin that would also work. Maybe someone has an extra UQ to share...

    Quote Originally Posted by Amarian View Post
    I'll be in Nova Scotia over Nov. 6-8 but am game to come out for a December hang! I may need to borrow an extra UQ if I don't manage to acquire one before then, though, if it's going to be like most Wisconsin Decembers.

    Would love to try out XC skiing and snowshoeing. This Tennessee boy needs to learn how to play in the snow.

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    I've got standing dead oaks to ready to cut, split, haul, stack. Also have chainsaw & will be cutting wood there prior.



    If there's anything that needs doing to prepare for this, like gathering/cutting/splitting firewood, let me know. I'll do whatever I can to get there early to help out.

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    If I go, I can make breakfast burritos to share but I'll need a head count as we get closer. So far, I plan on going.
    Get lost in the woods and find yourself again. A vacation,to me, is working with your hands and surviving because of the fruits of your labor. In the business world I teach;in the natural world I learn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tumbleweed View Post
    I've got standing dead oaks to ready to cut, split, haul, stack. Also have chainsaw & will be cutting wood there prior.



    If there's anything that needs doing to prepare for this, like gathering/cutting/splitting firewood, let me know. I'll do whatever I can to get there early to help out.

    Let's figure out a weekend and I'll give you a hand

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    I just ordered my UQ from EE, not sure if I'll have it in time for the hang or not... even if it does arrive, it's really a summer quilt, but I could try to supplement with a pad or some extra layers. Revolt 30 degree, long.

    Anyway, still following this thread. My tarp arrived and so did my Dutch bling!

    Random question for you guys, I have a really nice set of MSR snowshoes, but what do you wear for snow cleats/spikes when there really isn't enough snow for snowshoes? I'm thinking about picking something up, that way, I will ensure that we get a nice heavy snow year! Last year was seriously weak!!

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