WI>NCT or BRSF>August group hang

**goobie** · 06-21-2016, 17:36

Bribe em with Kringle??

**Dux** · 06-23-2016, 19:32

I do believe that will work. The mere mention of kringle caused me to vote!

**goobie** · 06-29-2016, 18:43

I guess the Kringle isn't working??

Looks like we've stalled out in this one

. We're going somewhere the last week in August, that's clear. We just need to figure out WHERE??? Once we figure that out we can get on with the planning

**Tumbleweed** · 06-29-2016, 19:40

In for NCT last wknd, Aug. Seeking Kringle.
Where abouts on the NCT. Wifey wants to know.

**goobie** · 06-29-2016, 19:50

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed

In for NCT last wknd, Aug. Seeking Kringle.
Where abouts on the NCT. Wifey wants to know.

Now we're getting somewhere!

Kringle will be present, as always.

Not sure where on the NCT. I think alifeoutdoors had a route in mind for us....

**alifeoutdoors** · 06-30-2016, 07:13

Originally Posted by Tumbleweed

In for NCT last wknd, Aug. Seeking Kringle.
Where abouts on the NCT. Wifey wants to know.

Probably something including the Porcupine and Rainbow Wilderness areas though I'm open to anything. I'd like to stay east of County Highway A though as there's a lot of logging going on west of there. So anywhere between Mellen and Cty A would be up for grabs.

**Hangin'Yankee** · 06-30-2016, 19:26

Originally Posted by alifeoutdoors

Probably something including the Porcupine and Rainbow Wilderness areas though I'm open to anything. I'd like to stay east of County Highway A though as there's a lot of logging going on west of there. So anywhere between Mellen and Cty A would be up for grabs.

I'm going to keep an eye on this one. I'd like to come if the dates work for me. Gorgeous sections of trail.

Thanks,

HY

**goobie** · 06-30-2016, 19:31

Originally Posted by alifeoutdoors

Probably something including the Porcupine and Rainbow Wilderness areas though I'm open to anything. I'd like to stay east of County Highway A though as there's a lot of logging going on west of there. So anywhere between Mellen and Cty A would be up for grabs.

I'll look into that, thanks! Now where did I put the darn map??.....

Any thoughts on the logistics of the whole thing?? Getting everyone to the start point at anywhere near the same time could be quite challenging! Maybe camp Fri nite near a trailhead and commence with the hiking Sat morning??

**goobie** · 06-30-2016, 19:33

Originally Posted by Hangin'Yankee

I'm going to keep an eye on this one. I'd like to come if the dates work for me. Gorgeous sections of trail.

Thanks,

HY

Looks like the last weekend in August is settled.

**Shug** · 06-30-2016, 20:18

Originally Posted by goobie

I'll look into that, thanks! Now where did I put the darn map??.....

Any thoughts on the logistics of the whole thing?? Getting everyone to the start point at anywhere near the same time could be quite challenging! Maybe camp Fri nite near a trailhead and commence with the hiking Sat morning??

I've done a couple of HF hikes on the NCT. We camped at I think Porcipine Lake near Drummond. We hiked to Mellon. Had to get everyone to shuttle cars in the morn so we could get back and get on the trail. That took a bit of persuasion.
Below are some notes on it and videos for reference.
Shug

June 11th .....Along with 11 other hammock fanatics from hammockforums.net http://www.hammockforums.net we headed into the ever-so-green and piney woods on the North Country Trail in Chequamegon State Forest in Northern Wisconsin. We had three Hennessy hammocks, one DIY Bridge hammock , a Clark hammock and the rest were Warbonnet BlackBirds. One was a tenter.
Twelve people who had never met as a whole but we all know each other from the hammockforums postings so it seemed like camping with old friends.
First night Thursday June 11 we all hiked in a short bit and made a "get aquainted" camp. We all arrived at different times and decided to all carry in extra goodies for a huge covered dish feast. Pasties, Venison dogs and bacon, Pork BBQ, the best slaw ever by Walking Bear, Thorwren's famous Stew, Fruit compote, brownies, Coffee Crisps and more. Stuffed thinking about it.
In the morning we shuttled cars to the end of the trail (one hour) then back (one hour).... repacked into our lightest packs and off we all went for about a 9.9 mile hike to camp 2 on the Marengo River. Brilliant night and another member drove 7 hours to walk in and find us. We did not see him until morning. Dedication to the cause....
Saturday morning off for around a 10 mile hike. Started to thunder and rain and as we all spread out into groups that day we made camp in a campground to be near cars as some had to leave fairly early in the morn.