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    Well, another annual Missouri Frozen Butt Hang is...

    Well, another annual Missouri Frozen Butt Hang is history. This year the participants had to contend with much lower than average temperatures combined with (at times) a frigid north wind. ...
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    Love those poppers! Sounds like we'll be eating...

    Love those poppers! Sounds like we'll be eating good!! Mrs. Twentybelow made her traditional venison chili for Friday night's dinner. I've got an appointment at noon tomorrow so I won't get there...
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    That's ultimately why we do this... to discover...

    That's ultimately why we do this... to discover possible weak points in our equipment, and tweak strategies for keeping warm in very cold conditions. Minus 13, very impressive!!! Those Wisconsin...
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    My favorite trees to hang from on our very-rural...

    My favorite trees to hang from on our very-rural 44 acres is also the highest spot on the property... nice for views and summer breezes, not so nice when the wind is kicking. The forecast called for...
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    Tonight into tomorrow morning might turn out to...

    Tonight into tomorrow morning might turn out to be the lowest temperature of 2024 for this area (south-central MO). The forecast says it will be 2 degrees by daybreak with a windchill around...
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    Great weekend for the FBH indeed! However... as...

    Great weekend for the FBH indeed! However... as much as I was looking forward to the frigid temps they are predicting for this weekend, as Br@nch noted above, the evolving forecast now calls for...
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    Mrs. Twentybelow plans to make a big pot of...

    Mrs. Twentybelow plans to make a big pot of venison chili to share for the Friday night meal. We'll also provide the fixins (shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions). If someone wants to bring...
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    That's the spirit! It's hardly a challenge if...

    That's the spirit! It's hardly a challenge if the overnight temps are not at least in the teens. :)
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    Sounds like an excellent plan B !

    Sounds like an excellent plan B !
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    I have an extra dog pack if you'd like to borrow...

    I have an extra dog pack if you'd like to borrow it. Hershey is plenty big enough to carry his own food and water! :)
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    Hey, Joe! I'm not sure what pictures of mine you...

    Hey, Joe! I'm not sure what pictures of mine you were looking at, but the annual Missouri FBH has never been held at Rocky Falls or Klepzig Mill. That said, I am certainly fine with adding that...
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    As AniOutdoor said, "Wherever and whenever" it...

    As AniOutdoor said, "Wherever and whenever" it is, I'm in! And barring unforeseen circumstances, I'll have Mrs. Twentybelow with me this year, plus a good friend of ours who moved all the way from...
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    Sounds like an awesome adventure. The JMT is on...

    Sounds like an awesome adventure. The JMT is on my list... for someday. I had the same dilemma on the TRT a few years back: will there be suitable trees for hanging every night? I carried a pad...
  14. I don't remember if I already mentioned this, but...

    I don't remember if I already mentioned this, but as on previous FBHs, I plan to bring a pot of my wife's chili to share (beef, not venison this year) along with the traditional fixins, and some...
  15. That is correct, the trail does not cross any...

    That is correct, the trail does not cross any moving water sources on the way up to Bell Mtn. so folks should plan to carry all the water they will need to overnight on the dry summit. The map that...
  16. Yes, we were just waiting to give anyone who may...

    Yes, we were just waiting to give anyone who may have only been able to come this weekend a chance to chime in... maybe they took time off from work and couldn't reschedule it, or something. Anyway,...
  17. I was wondering the same. The storm Tuesday...

    I was wondering the same. The storm Tuesday night dropped about six inches of wet snow where I live in south-central Missouri, and it's likely that the Bell Mtn. area got a similar amount. I did a...
  18. I've got six down as definites, at least four...

    I've got six down as definites, at least four more probablys, and a couple of maybes. My guess is that some folks are waiting for the weather forecast to firm up before committing. Hopefully they...
  19. AniOutdoor's hyperlink was there but...

    AniOutdoor's hyperlink was there but inadvertently mixed in with some search words. Here it is, extricated:

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/NwbqoM7sZ4NWBLLv9?g_st=ic

    And yes, that be the spot!
  20. It seems like the 27th is good for most. ...

    It seems like the 27th is good for most. Understandably, folks need to make plans so let's lock it in as the weekend of the 27th with Feb 3 as a backup just in case some hazardous driving weather...
  21. runners_low... I'm trying to send you a private...

    runners_low... I'm trying to send you a private message but your inbox is full.

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  22. Hi Betsy and welcome to the forum! AniOutdoor...

    Hi Betsy and welcome to the forum! AniOutdoor just posted the poll on the 4th, so we should probably give it a few more days to give folks a chance to see it and vote. Based on what I've read on...
  23. Wow, -8!!! I was tempted to get out there on the...

    Wow, -8!!! I was tempted to get out there on the coldest night (minus 5 where I live in southern MO) but was just too busy getting ready to leave town for the holidays. Glad to see someone from our...
  24. It seems that the original proposed weekend of...

    It seems that the original proposed weekend of Jan 6-8 presents a problem for others as well. That is why I suggested taking a "poll" to find out what will work for most (if not all) of those who...
  25. How about we take a poll on what weekend works...

    How about we take a poll on what weekend works the best for all those seriously interested in attending? As for myself, I am retired and therefore very flexible in this regard. ANY weekend in...
  26. Hey Joe! Yes, I will reach out to prior year...

    Hey Joe! Yes, I will reach out to prior year attendees who don't chime in here and give them a heads up. And yes, I have a game cam I can bring to monitor the parking lot as long as you promise to...
  27. Hey kstpehens, welcome to the forum! What to...

    Hey kstpehens, welcome to the forum! What to bring? Based on prior years, some folks bring enough food to share on Friday night (kinda like an informal pot luck) but this is by no means obligatory....
  28. I've been watching this page since October hoping...

    I've been watching this page since October hoping that someone would break the ice, so to speak. It's interesting that you mentioned Bell Mountain because that's what I was going to suggest if...
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    I've not been challenged by any rangers on this...

    I've not been challenged by any rangers on this issue, but I mostly hang in the winter months when you're less likely to encounter one. I'd like to have a few words with whoever is responsible for...
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    Hopefully mathineer and Ozark can make it, which...

    Hopefully mathineer and Ozark can make it, which would make five. Another member hasn't posted in this thread yet, but expressed interest via PM. From past experience, some folks wait until the...
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    Sorry, I just realized that my google map was set...

    Sorry, I just realized that my google map was set on "walking" for some unknown reason. When I switched it to "driving", it adjusted to the most efficient route from the KC area. My bad! Please...
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    Here's a map of the ranch itself, captured from...

    Here's a map of the ranch itself, captured from THIS web page.


    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=187318&d=1640888617
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    Google maps will get you there, but I'd recommend...

    Google maps will get you there, but I'd recommend two changes to what they suggest when you are near the end of your journey. First, stay on MO 19 all the way to Eminence. That county road google...
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    This sounds like a great option for the 6th...

    This sounds like a great option for the 6th annual Missouri Frozen Butt Hang. I've checked the forum several times in the last month hoping someone would post something on this topic, so thank you...
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    I always enjoy your videos... no boring footage,...

    I always enjoy your videos... no boring footage, just the noteworthy stuff with a little humor thrown in along the way... a perfect mix. After driving all that way to hike, I'd want to see the...
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    In June you might see a few more folks, but I...

    In June you might see a few more folks, but I thru-hiked the Ozark Trail in Feb-Mar 2017 and only saw a handful of people in three weeks. I've done sections of it in warmer months and have the...
  37. I've got a SVEA 123...

    I've got a SVEA 123 I bought in the mid 1970's. These days it only gets used on dead-of-winter trips, and it still never fails to get the job done after almost 50 years!

    I really enjoyed your...
  38. Yep, deep winter backpacking definitely requires...

    Yep, deep winter backpacking definitely requires more of everything which all adds up. Heavier quilts, more clothes, and way more energy, especially when breaking trail. Modern snowshoes are pretty...
  39. Good choice on "option B". We can't expect to...

    Good choice on "option B". We can't expect to avoid rain on multi-day trips, but three consecutive days of dealing with soggy gear gets tiresome. Thanks for posting!
  40. Great way to adapt your plan and make the best of...

    Great way to adapt your plan and make the best of a changing weather forecast. Excellent descriptions, great pics and video. Bummer about the pad going flat. Good thing you had the GG as backup,...
  41. Arkansas: Devil's Den SP/ Butterfield Hiking Trail

    Only a few hangers were able to make it to this year's 5th annual Missouri Frozen Butt Hang. Unfortunately, a winter storm had pushed through the region on New Year's weekend and forced several who...
  42. Only a few hangers were able to make it to this...

    Only a few hangers were able to make it to this year's FBH. All three of us live near the Missouri-Arkansas border, and the snow accumulation down here was much lighter than points farther north. I...
  43. Nice video. As others have said, a lower pitch...

    Nice video. As others have said, a lower pitch on the tarp always helps in inclement weather. Personally, I don't like tarps with doors... I feel like they are overkill 90% of the time. For...
  44. Dublinlin: Sorry for your loss. You and Rem...

    Dublinlin: Sorry for your loss. You and Rem will be missed. I'll try to take a few pictures and post a trip report on the forum next week.

    runners_low: I'm not intending to speak for Br@nch,...
  45. Nice video, nice spot to camp. You guys ate like...

    Nice video, nice spot to camp. You guys ate like kings! And the pre-cut firewood was a blessing, eh? This brings back many fond memories of cross-country ski trips in the Adirondacks, usually in...
  46. That seems to be the consensus, so it makes sense...

    That seems to be the consensus, so it makes sense to stick with Jan 1-3. Thanks to all who weighed in. Looking forward to seeing all the regulars as well as some new faces!
  47. Question for the group: Since New Years Day...

    Question for the group: Since New Years Day falls on a Friday in 2021, I was wondering if that might be an issue for some folks who might want to attend the FBH, but because they traditionally get...
  48. My vote is for Butterfield, mainly because I've...

    My vote is for Butterfield, mainly because I've never been there and because Br@nch vouched for it in last year's discussion.
  49. A little history and links: The first two years...

    A little history and links: The first two years (2017 and 2018) of the annual Missouri FBH were held at Bell Mountain. We camped at the trailhead on Hwy A near Ottery Creek the first night and at...
  50. To expound on what Br@anch said above, in years...

    To expound on what Br@anch said above, in years past whoever is able to come out on Friday afternoon car-camps that night near the parking lot. This way, those who either can't or simply don't wish...
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