I want to remind everyone that the Mid-Atlantic Hammock Hanger's Association will have its Spring Hang on April 17,18,19 which is LESS THAN ONE MONTH AWAY!!!
The MAHHA Hang will be located, again, above the shelter at Crampton Gap on the AT in Maryland. The trail to the hang is accessed via the parking lot at Gathland State Park and HappyCamper has posted directions. Redtail may do the same and and post a "survey" so that we can get a head count to plan for how many burgers/dogs, etc. that I'll need to buy for the Saturday night cookout. Please bring a few $ to chip in for the food and anyone that would like to bring things other than the burgers/rolls/etc., please know that they are very welcome. Even if you don't sign up and can come at the last minute, please do. There will be plenty of food and plenty of room to hang.
This has been a family event, so kids and dogs are always welcome!!!
Other than the Saturday night BBQ, some interesting "events" have been added:
- There will be an equipment swap meet
- We'd like everyone that has an interested to show the group their stoves/kitchen since there is such a variety of cooking gear out there
- We had a raffle last year and a bunch of folks donated items for it. Not sure if we will do one this year. All of the excess $ goes to Attroll to support the Hammock Forum Website.
If I've left anything out, please pipe in.
There is plenty of parking and the shelter is only about a half mile walk to the site. There are plenty of places to hang on the hill to the left before you get to the shelter. Water is available at the spring at the shelter or from a faucet across the road from the parking lot. There is a privy at the shelter and there are also bathrooms in the park across the road from the parking lot. A covered pavilion is located in the park for our Saturday BBQ and as a place to gather if the weather turns really terrible. Someone will mark the trail from the lot to the site with colored ribbon. The trail is easy to follow and several folks, including NCPatrick and his daughter, Tinkerbell, walked in in the dark with flashlights in the past.
We had 20+ hangers at the last hang consisting of inexperienced and very experienced hangers of all ages using many different types of hammocks, both commercial and DIY. It's a great place to have fun, meet other hangers from the Mid-Atlantic area and beyond, and share ideas. The Jacks have agreed to attend again, and many of us really benefited from their friendly and experienced advice; so, this hang would be a great opportunity for both experienced and novice hangers to attend. We usually have a large campfire and depending on the weather, etc, we hope to have another one this Spring.
Email me if you have any questions. We're looking forward to seeing everyone again.
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