Canada->Ontario->EGL->Ontario Winter 2017-2018 Backcountry Hang

**Chard** · 12-13-2017, 12:56

Originally Posted by underserviced

Why would you take this away from me? You're supposed to tell me that a Pulk is necessary so that my wife won't question my next project! Bad form Chard!

Perhaps one caveat then, for your wife of course: an overloaded wood toboggan, combined with a less than stellar level of fitness can produce significant strain on both ones' coronary system and the good graces of ones' comrades.

BTW: Silent Lake offers Yurts, both electrical with electrical heating and non-electrical with wood stove heating, for the price of $140 and $100 respectively. They off of the main road and roughly half a kilometer from the spot I had in mind to camp.

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**LuvmyBonnet** · 12-13-2017, 13:01

"...and while a pulk is great, a simple 5' old fashioned toboggan works fine depending on the load."
I'm going to need more info. I thought a toboggan was a pulk?!?
I bought one of these plastic sleds, attached pvc with dynemma to a climbing belt and have what I thought was a pulk. ha ha.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...SABEgLA9PD_BwE
If you wait till the spring you can pick these up for like $15.

**Chard** · 12-13-2017, 13:12

Here are a few examples...

Traditional toboggan

Accessible, runs great when ski-waxed prone to tipping when loaded too high

Pulk

Large carrying capacity, inexpensive(ish), wide and can push snow on new trails.

Freighter Toboggans

Da'Bomb!!! Large carrying capacity spread out over the length to keep the centre of gravity low and minimize tipping, depending on the material the drag can be extremely low, narrow profile allows it to track well on trail, flexible so it snakes over the terrain, downside: expensive

Full disclosure, I've only used the traditional toboggan but watch with envy as the freighter folks all but coast uphill.

**Iguana** · 12-13-2017, 13:51

I am in for both, Jan 12-14th and Feb 2nd-4th.

Unfortunately, I do not think there is any new gear that I need for these trips

**Huckleberry Hanger** · 12-13-2017, 16:16

Originally Posted by underserviced

Why would you take this away from me? You're supposed to tell me that a Pulk is necessary so that my wife won't question my next project! Bad form Chard!

You have been winter camping with me for at least 15 years with a 2 km uphill hike in. Now you feel you need a pulk? Now is when you need a skidoo! And yes I'm in if you are getting/building a pulk!

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**underserviced** · 12-13-2017, 18:10

Originally Posted by Huckleberry Hanger

You have been winter camping with me for at least 15 years with a 2 km uphill hike in. Now you feel you need a pulk? Now is when you need a skidoo! And yes I'm in if you are getting/building a pulk!

I'd never heard of or seen a Pulk until we were leaving Algonquin from our BRUTAL May camp. Now I need one. So I can pull it behind a skidoo!

...and good to know. I'll buy two sets of hardware.

**LuvmyBonnet** · 12-13-2017, 18:36

Originally Posted by underserviced

Now I need one. So I can pull it behind a skidoo!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzOUgwsQ_hM
Lets go for a rip eh buddy...

**Chard** · 12-13-2017, 19:51

Originally Posted by LuvmyBonnet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzOUgwsQ_hM
Lets go for a rip eh buddy...

Hilarious!

**underserviced** · 12-14-2017, 10:03

LuvmyBonnet: Points for correct application and use of "eh" from someone south of the border! If it hasn't already been bestowed upon you, you are an honourary Canadian...

**Huckleberry Hanger** · 12-14-2017, 14:39

likely in for Jan 12th. Have another hanging trip planned for Jan 19th-Jan 22 so can't do the whole weekend. Likely out for Feb 2nd weekend only because I want to stay married!