Hey all, I've just made arrangments to fly (w/ spouse and 2 kids age 10&14) to Portland, Oregon, going out on 6/9 and returning on 6/22. Any advice on special...
I just joined up today and am looking for central michigan folks for hiking, camping, and backpacking if you are game. (I love to do all three) Weekend or...
Jeremy- Welcome to the club. Our next meeting is on June 13th at 7pm at the Chippewa Nature Center. Hope to see you there. In the meantime, if you have a...
All: I am new (very new) to backpacking and have a question for you all. I am not sure of the terminology, but I am in need of an "add-on pack" that can...
I've got one you can borrow Joe. It is an add on "pouch" or "pocket" that you attach to your compression straps. When is your trip? It is big enough to put...
Joe: I'm not sure if there's a specific product that is meant to attach to your pack, but what I sometimes do when need additional space is to lash a...
Hey Joe, Not sure about an "add-on" pack...but my son and I have strapped extra stuff sacks on the back of our packs. Also, when on a week long trip, we...
If you enjoy multi-day hikes but young kids make it difficult/problematic, consider renting llamas. Most places rent llamas for $20-40/day, llama orientation...
Our next meeting is at 7pm on Wednesday June 13th at the Chippewa Nature Center. Who would like to talk about/present on a place they have hiked or backpacked...
A few of us are planning a 25-30 mile fast-paced dayhike probably on the Midland to Mackinaw Trail. The plan is to average 3 m.p.h. or faster (including a few...
Hi Roy, I most likely will be around that weekend so I can probably do it. Keep me posted. As far as speaking at an upcoming event, I can probably do it in...
We have amended not only the date but also the length of the upcoming advanced dayhike. The hike will now be this Saturday, June 9th. We will start at around...
Roy: I am planning on attending the meeting and would be interested in speaking about my recent trip to the Pecos Wilderness in NM. Thanks, Joe Aspiranti ... ...
15 people showed up for the meeting last night. Lots of new faces which was cool. We heard two excellent presentations from two of our members. One was on a...
I was a bit late for the start of the June meeting and just caught the tail end of what I thought might be a trip plan. Is there anything in the works? Thanks,...
Jim talked about a fall trip to Pukaskwa. It is an excellent and rugged National Park in Ontario near Marathon. Wolves, moose, bear, unbridged river...
Hi Everyone - I posted 71 pictures of the Pukaskwa National Park hike my wife Sherry and I did back in 2004. It is probably one of the best hikes you will ...
Just wanted to add that this is a spectacular backpacking destination. Very scenic with huge rocks faces jutting out into the water. There are moose, wolves,...
The trail that goes under 10 does go all that way to Burns Road. Then if you hike Burns Road East for a mile or so you can hook on to trails off Burns Rd to...
Hey jim, By the sounds of it Pukaskwa National Park, seems like a great place to go. I would love to but a few years ago I go rid of my pack. I have a sleeping...
Rhett- I would think that you'd be able to borrow the backpack that you need from someone in the club free of charge. Just post your request again on the club...
Rhett: I have one you are completely welcome to use - should be plenty big for the hike. I'll plan on bringing it to the August meeting. If you need any ...
Fellow Ground Pounders: To review a 3,300-word trip journal, a 90-image photo album, and a nice photo-journal presentation from the Michigan Bush Rats'...
I can't get past page 3 on the photo journal. Anyone else having trouble with it? Roy Michael Neiger <mneiger@...> wrote: Fellow Ground Pounders: To...
Hi GlowingRock: The presentation had a broken page link, but it has been fixed. It should be working smoothly now. Thanks for catching this. All the Best, ...
Anyone out there have a used backpack, sleeping bag or sleep pad suitable for an 8-year-old? Time for Junior's first overnight! Email me at drmashue@... or...
