I'm putting this out there to see if there would be interest in a group hang in the Porcupine Mtns., Western U.P. Michigan, mid to late February, all are welcome. Snowshoe/ski in maybe 2-4 miles, go off the deer yard trail, stay between Mtns. and Lake Superior. Huge hemlock trees to hang from, beautiful forest. Long straps would come in handy.
$14 per night for a group of 6, not sure if rec. passes are needed or not ($10 a vehicle). Leave no trace rules apply. Everyone would have to register at park headquarters, they want emergency contact, list of gear, etc. Weather for Sunday, Jan. 5th is a low of -16* wind 13mph. Sunday Jan 12th is a high of 29* with a low of 22*, wind 12mph. That gives you an idea of Yooper weather. There is no cell service in the area.
Travel time is approx. 5hrs from Minneapolis, 3hrs from Duluth, 4hrs from Green Bay, 15 minutes for me! I've snow shoed the trail, haven't gone off it but I would scout the area ahead of time.
This is the trail head.
DSCN2445 by U.P. Evo8, on Flickr
Lake Superior
DSCN2451 by U.P. Evo8, on Flickr
DSCN2452 by U.P. Evo8, on Flickr
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