Fellow Ground Pounders:

I just uploaded the itinerary http://tinyurl.com/030510 for a 4-day, March 5-8,
2010 ski and sledge tour of the Hiawatha National Forest's 13,500-acre Grand
Island National Recreation Area, which is located just off the south shore of
Lake Superior, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, near Munising in Alger
County.

If skiing across the ice of Lake Superior and at the foot of towering,
300-foot-high sandstone cliffs sounds like your type of late-winter adventure,
please feel free to contact me at 1-906-226-9620 or mneiger@....

All the Best,

Michael

at the Chippewa Nature Center.  Looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing
my Half Dome and Harney Peak experiences!

Roy

The next Hiking Club meeting is this Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm at the
Chippewa Nature Center.  There will be a presentation on hiking Half Dome in
Yosemite National Park, hiking Harney Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota,
AND hiking the High Country Pathway near Atlanta, Michigan.  Let me know if you
have any questions.

Fellow Ground Pounders:

I just uploaded the itinerary http://tinyurl.com/01-15-10 for a 5-day, January
15-19, 2010 snowshoe tour of the Ottawa National Forest's McCormick Wilderness
Tract, which is located in northern Marquette County in the central Upper
Peninsula of Michigan, just north of Champion.

Situated in big-snow country, the McCormick Tract is a remote, 17,000-acre
(27-square mile) wilderness area set aside for muscle-powered activities, an
area with moose and wolves that I've never seen penetrated by a snowmobile.

If this sounds like your type of mid-winter adventure, please feel free to
contact me.

All the Best,

Michael
mneiger@...

 

Hi Jill,   Any hiking plan this weekend?   Ken 989-837--4434 or 870-210-1888 --- On Sat, 11/7/09, jill <hiker8486@yahoo.com> wrote: From: jill <hiker8486@yahoo.com> Subject: [midlandhikingclub] Hiking sunday Nov 8 To: midlandhikingclub@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 1:41 PM   Again, this is short notice. If anyone would like to hike tomorrow, Sunday, maybe Manistee River Trail, please call me. 839 8486 Jill

Again, this is short notice.  If anyone would like to hike tomorrow, Sunday,
maybe Manistee River Trail, please call me.
839 8486
Jill

PRESS RELEASE

Midland Hiking Club presents: Climbing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and
Harney Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota
Midland, MI

Half Dome is the premier day hike in Yosemite National Park.  It has been
referred to as the hike "you can't die without doing, and the one you are most
likely to die while doing."  The trail passes 900 feet of stunning waterfalls. 
It climbs nearly 5000 feet, the last 800 of which require you to cling to cables
that are blasted into the incredibly steep and exposed granite.  The scenery
along the hike is nothing short of jaw dropping.

At 7,242 feet, Harney Peak is the tallest mountain between the Rockies and the
Alps but hike to it's summit is tame enough that a 6 year old can climb it.  The
peak towers over the Black Hills of South Dakota in 73,000 acre Custer State
Park which is famous of its herds of roaming bison whose numbers approach 1500.
At the summit there is a multi-level, abandon fire lookout tower that can be
explored as you taking the spectacular views.

Join the Midland Hiking Club at the Chippewa Nature Center at 400 S. Badour Road
in Midland on Thursday, December 3rd at 7p.m. as Roy Kranz presents tips,
photos, videos, and memories from his recent climbs of these two hiking gems. 
The presentation is free and open to all who are interested.

For more information, contact Roy Kranz of the Midland Hiking Club at
glowingrocks@... or log on to: 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midlandhikingclub/
###

National Parks of Canada Family Pass Valid until 8/31/2010
Price: $75
Phone/Email: 979-266-8591

It may be too late to get this info out but- a couple of us are doing a day hike
tomorrow Oct. 4- at Shingle Mill Pathway, west of Vanderbilt.   We plan to hike
about 10 miles.
  If interested pack a lunch and meet us at the McDonalds in Sanford, on M30 @
7:50am.  You may call 839-8486  or 488-7653
Jill

PRESS RELEASE

Midland Hiking Club presents:  Come join us for a hike and s'mores around the
campfire.
Midland, MI



Chippewa Nature Center will be hosting the Midland Hiking Club on Thursday,
October 1st. The group will meet at 6:15pm at the visitor center.  The evening
will begin with a hike on the CNC trails.  Then we will assemble at around 7pm
at the Homestead fire ring to get to know each other and share our favorite
hiking/outoor adventure story.  Smores and hotdogs will be provided free of
charge.  Anyone interested in hiking is welcome to attend the hike, the
campfire, or both.  People are also encouraged to bring their friends and
families, including children.  People should bring their own chairs and
non-alcoholic beverages.



The Chippewa Nature Center is located at 400 S. Badour Road in Midland.

For more information, contact Roy Kranz of the Midland Hiking Club at
glowingrocks@... or log on to: 
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/midlandhikingclub/
###

The Backpacker Magazine Get Out More tour will be at Jay's Sporting Goods in
Clare, MI tomorrow, 9/12 at 2pm.  Visit backpacker.com/getoutmore for more info.

Our next meeting will be at the Chippewa Nature Center on Thursday, October 1st.
We will meet at 6:15pm at the visitor center.  The evening will begin with a
hike on the CNC trails.  Then we will assemble at around 7pm at the Homestead
fire ring to get to know each other and share our favorite hiking/outoor
adventure story.  Smores and hotdogs will be provided free of charge.  Anyone
interested in hiking is welcome to attend the hike, the campfire, or both. 
People are also encouraged to bring their friends and families, including
children.  People should bring their own chairs and non-alcoholic beverages.

I'll be bringing my wife and kids for the 1st time.  Can't wait to see you all
there!

Roy

Hey all,

Just posted a link for information on Yellowstone. Check it out and consider
joing the association to help preserve Yellowstone for future generations.

Happy Trails!

Dennis

One of our members could use all the positive energy we can muster. Brian
Chartrand joined Linda Petee and me on a week-long hike on the Appalachian Trail
in May - his first long-distance hiking experience. 15 days ago Brian's
23-year-old son, Josh, was in a very serious car accident and is undergoing
another surgery today.
I don't have details at this time, but I do know Josh was ejected from his
vehicle in a horrible crash in Isabella County, where they live.
I appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers for Brian and his family.
Thanks,
Dennis

On Thursday, August 6th, Midland Hiking Club will host a presentation on
planning a family trip to Yosemite National Park. In addition to a photographic
presentation, Chris Hamilton will offer tips on trip planning, camping/lodging,
hiking and other information about how to pull off the ultimate outdoor family
getaway. Chris is a highly experienced wilderness traveler and always has
entertaining stories and photographs from the backcountry. MHC meetings are open
to the public and there is no admission fee. Presentation time is 7pm at
Chippewa Nature Center's temporary Visitor Center.



Prior to Chris' Yosemite presentation, Dennis Mashue will lead a 2-3 mile hike
from the visitor center. All ages are welcome and speed of the hike will be
adjusted to accomodate all participants. For questions, call Dennis at
989/205-0530.

Happy Trails!
Dennis Mashue

Joe,

Thanks, big man.  I'll take you up on your offer to borrow the bear vault.  Let
me know when would be a good time to pick it up prior to 8/15.

Thanks,

Roy

Does anyone have a bear canister that I could use for an upcoming trip to
Yosemite?  I'll be leaving 8/15 and returning 8/25.  Please let me know.

Thanks,

Roy Kranz

Thanks for the tips everyone. Think I want to try them all.

Theron, I might be interested in joining that kayak club at some point. Test
drove a Wilderness Systems Tsunami 120 yesterday. A bit small for me but I think
I like the Wilderness systems in general. Still evaluating models.

Regards,

Greg


--- In midlandhikingclub@yahoogroups.com, "Theron B." <theronb49@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Greg,
>
> I haven't been active with the club due to my kayak club (East Coast
> Paddlers <http://www.eastcoastpaddlers.com>) meeting the same night, but I
> do have some suggestions for nice day hikes within a reasonable drive:
>
> Hoist Lakes Foot Travel Area - Near Lumberman's Monument, not far from
> Tawas, has a number of small lakes and the trail makes several loops so it
> can be used for day hikes or an overnight. I've seen beavers there and heard
> coyotes and loons in the evening. Check this web site for a decent trail
> map:
>
http://www.michigantrails.us/alcona-county-michigan/hoist-lakes-foot-travel-area\
.html
> .
>
> Nordhouse Dunes - A National Winlderness area just north of Ludington State
> Park, with miles of beautiful sandy beach on Lake Michigan. Go to
> http://www.getoffthecouch.info/mason/nordunes.htm for a trail map.
>
> High Banks Trail - You can pick this up at Lumberman's Monument; it's a
> linear trail, so it is an out-and-back hike, not a loop, but it has great
> views of the Au Sable River valley.
>
> Jordan River Pathway - An 18-mile loop near East Jordan, with possible
> shorter loops, this can be done as day hikes or an overnighter. A buddy and
> I did this last fall, parked at Deadman's Hill and camped overnight at the
> hike-in campground -- real luxury for backpackers, having picnic tables,
> fire rings, outhouses but no cars or RVs. See
> http://www.100megsfree3.com/wordsmith/backpacking/jordanriverpathway.htmlfor
> description and map.
>
> There are plenty of others, too; you can use Google to find more. Send a
> note if you get a hankering for a day hike; I'm up for it and my buddy may
> be, too, but it depends on the weekend. Fall is my favorite time for hikes
> -- mild temperatures, no crowds, fewer bugs.
>
> Theron Brayman
> Midland
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 5:53 PM, outdoor582 <need.a.challenge999@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I'm new to the club and still relatively new to Midland. Looking for both
> > suggestions on day hikes and people to go with. Suggestions and invitations
> > would be greatly appreciated!
> >
> > Greg
> >
> >
> >
>

Same position as Greg and I'd love a somewhat experienced hiker to venture out
on day hikes with.
contentaU2@...

--- In midlandhikingclub@yahoogroups.com, "outdoor582" <need.a.challenge999@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm new to the club and still relatively new to Midland. Looking for both
suggestions on day hikes and people to go with. Suggestions and invitations
would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Greg
>

Greg-

If you are looking for dayhiking places close by, your best bets are (not in any
particular order):

1)  The City Forest
2)  Pine Haven
3)  The Stubway (which you can get to via an under the highway trail from Pine
Haven or Burns Road which is off of W. River Road where is curves to the North
when you are driving North from US10).

    The Stubway has the most miles of trails, is unsigned, and you likely won't
see anyone else out there even if you go all day. If you like this option but
want more details about how to get to the hikes, let me know.  Ray's Bike shop
downtown has a fairly crude trail map of that place that they will give you a
free copy of.

The other two (#1 and 2) are both well signed and have some nice bridges.  The
city forest has some mountain biking obstances too.

If you are looking for places in Michigan (or close) that are not a short drive
away:

1)  Picture Rocks National Lakeshore (between Munising and Grand Marais, MI)
2)  South Manitou Island (accessible by ferry boat from Leland, MI)  There is a
lighthouse, graveyard, old buildings, huge white cedar trees, monster dunes that
go right down into Lake Michigan, and deserted rocky and sandy beaches.
3)  Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada North of Sault Ste Marie. 
I've seen 5 wolves in this park.  They have mountainous terrain, rugged
coastline, 85 foot waterfalls, and a large number of great hikes.  (One of my
favorite places and only about a 6 hour drive from Midland.)

If you are looking for great dayhiking places to go on a trip to, I'd highly
recommend:

1)  Glacier National Park  (Montana)
2)  Zion National Park  (Utah)
3)  Arches National Park (Utah)
4)  Tongass National Forest (Juneau Alaska area)
5)  Kauai (Hawaii)
6)  anywhere in the Canadian Rockies (Banff, Jasper, Kootsney, Mt. Robson, Yoho,
etc.)  This is an absolutely beautiful place.

As far as hiking partners, there are a lot of good people in this club. 
Hopefully someone else will respond.  My summer is crazy!  I'm out of state more
than I'm home.  I haven't even been on the mountain bike once yet this year. 
Good luck, ask more questions if I didn't give enough detail.

-Roy



--- In midlandhikingclub@yahoogroups.com, "outdoor582" <need.a.challenge999@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm new to the club and still relatively new to Midland. Looking for both
suggestions on day hikes and people to go with. Suggestions and invitations
would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Greg
>

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the club and still relatively new to Midland. Looking for both
suggestions on day hikes and people to go with. Suggestions and invitations
would be greatly appreciated!

Greg

----- Original Message -----

From: Dennis Mashue

To: midlandhikingclub@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:07 PM

Subject: Re: [midlandhikingclub] HEY Y'ALL!!!

Hi Peg!   Just got my computer back up and running... Wish I'd seen your 'safe trip' comment before we came back. We hit a deer in Ohio and totaled my van - everyone was fine, but Linda, who was driving at the time (3am) was pretty shaken up. She did a great job avoiding any further damage/injury though - very thankful for that!   Hope the work weekend goes well this weekend. If I've got my replacement vehicle I may shoot up that way with Tucker to visit and work a little.   Hope you're well and enjoying the summer!   dm --- On Fri, 5/22/09, Peg Myers <pmyers@freeway.net> wrote: From: Peg Myers <pmyers@freeway.net> Subject: Re: [midlandhikingclub] HEY Y'ALL!!! To: midlandhikingclub@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, May 22, 2009, 12:44 PM consider me motivated and jealous!  Have a safe trip home. Peg ----- Original Message ----- From: drmashue To: midlandhikingclub@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 8:59 AM Subject: [midlandhikingclub] HEY Y'ALL!!! Sitting on a deck beside the Nantahala River in Wesser, NC. Finished 40 miles on the Appalachian Trail along the crest of the Smoky Mountains last night. Beautiful views, one elk, one bear, one deer, numerous rodentesque critters, one fox, lotsa lizards, one large black snake. The snake brought on some late-night adventure when Linda saw it slip UNDER the door and into the room between ours in the bunkhouse. We duct-taped the bottom of the door to keep the rascal contained. Linda nearly T-boned a deer that stood broadside in the trail as she streaked down Shuckstack Mountain. That's better understood when you consider she hikes at approximately the speed of sound. First night of the trip was miserable, with 30mph winds, torrential downpour and 40-degree temps. Hypothermia became a very real possibility as we were far from a shelter on a ridge line where setting up camp was not a possibility. Better judgement dictated we roadwalk back to the car, find a motel and start again the following day. Just sending this to motivate each of you to get out to the woods this weekend. Happy Trails! Dennis Mashue Linda Petee Brian Chartrand