PA > 5th Annual NWPA Winter Hang

**Pennsy Camp and Canoe** · 01-22-2020, 03:01

I'm hoping for lots of snow and cold, Laurie hopes it will be warm enough for her to sleep out

**Sparticus06** · 01-27-2020, 07:58

Have fun everyone. I was gonna stop up but since I am heading to Oil Creek I won't be able to do that. Maybe next year if I can get my 0 degree quilts by then.

**Conquering Fool** · 01-27-2020, 12:26

Well I hiked the southern trail section yesterday and it was a very enjoyable day but there isn't much to see besides large open hardwood forest. If anyone wants to join me Friday afternoon, I am doing the roughly 4 mile round trip hike to Mill Creek and up to the spillway. This is the eastern portion of the Elk, Scout and Hemlock loops on the northern section, counter clockwise, and plan to return back the same way.

**Pennsy Camp and Canoe** · 01-28-2020, 01:30

Originally Posted by Conquering Fool

Well I hiked the southern trail section yesterday and it was a very enjoyable day but there isn't much to see besides large open hardwood forest. If anyone wants to join me Friday afternoon, I am doing the roughly 4 mile round trip hike to Mill Creek and up to the spillway. This is the eastern portion of the Elk, Scout and Hemlock loops on the northern section, counter clockwise, and plan to return back the same way.

I wont be down until late Friday so I'll miss the hike. It is a fun walk tho, have fun!

**Papa-I** · 01-28-2020, 09:15

[AIMG]C4BFAC7F-535A-4C9D-9FCF-2A3AE3DD2FF1.jpeg[/AIMG]I’m in! Or rather, Out there! This is my first “hang in” with this group. Been hammock camping for years, but typically in small groups or alone.

I see from the video there is a fire ring. Great, I’ll bring SMORES fixins!

**Conquering Fool** · 01-28-2020, 10:04

Originally Posted by Pennsy Camp and Canoe

I wont be down until late Friday so I'll miss the hike. It is a fun walk tho, have fun!

In that case I'll wait until Saturday to hike, maybe cut some firewood Friday.

**mbal1856** · 01-28-2020, 10:08

Well I’m definitely in, so far. Just still debating Friday or Sat morning. If I can make up some hours at work during the week planning on Friday evening. Two quick questions. How far from the parking area is everyone hanging and do you get cell service there?

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**Conquering Fool** · 01-28-2020, 10:12

Originally Posted by mbal1856

Well I’m definitely in, so far. Just still debating Friday or Sat morning. If I can make up some hours at work during the week planning on Friday evening. Two quick questions. How far from the parking area is everyone hanging and do you get cell service there?

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Most people hang within a few hundred feet of the parking & pavilion. As far as cell reception I think there is service but not 100% sure.

**jcksparow** · 01-28-2020, 19:41

Originally Posted by Conquering Fool

As far as cell reception I think there is service but not 100% sure.

It's spotty and dependent on your service provider. With Verizon I've been able to get a bar or two when the wind is favorable. That said, Ridgway and proper cell reception is a very short drive away should anyone need to check in with civilization intermittently.

We look to be rolling in around 4pm Friday. Planning on making chili mac to share Saturday evening. It was so good last year, I've been thinking about it ever since.

On the subject of food, I'm assuming the Sunday morning plan (for some of us, at least) is heading to Joey's, correct? Should almost go without saying at this point.

Something tells me we won't be in much danger of breaking last years' record low of 8 degrees Fahrenheit.

**Pennsy Camp and Canoe** · 01-29-2020, 01:46

Originally Posted by jcksparow

It's spotty and dependent on your service provider. With Verizon I've been able to get a bar or two when the wind is favorable. That said, Ridgway and proper cell reception is a very short drive away should anyone need to check in with civilization intermittently.

We look to be rolling in around 4pm Friday. Planning on making chili mac to share Saturday evening. It was so good last year, I've been thinking about it ever since.

On the subject of food, I'm assuming the Sunday morning plan (for some of us, at least) is heading to Joey's, correct? Should almost go without saying at this point.

Something tells me we won't be in much danger of breaking last years' record low of 8 degrees Fahrenheit.

yeah, I figured on Joeys Sunday for breakfast as long as Laurie isn't in a rush to get home (stomach issue), and definitely looks warmer this year. Temps are well above my quilt ratings