Pre-planning - Who's in for the first annual Colorado Winter Hang?

[Just Jeff]

Ok - So I'm moving to Colorado Springs in December, and once I get the family settled (and give some time for more snow in the montains) I'll need to destressify with a winter hang. Who's interested? And where?

Who: Winter campers or day trippers only...ground dwellers welcome
What: Hangout! Probably around 9000' and single digit temps
When: February or March, probably...we'll set the schedule once we see who's interested
Where: Somewhere in central Colorado. I like the Pike National Forest, Saylor Park area, just b/c I'm familiar with it. (Map here (http://www.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=woodland+park,+co&daddr=Rampart+Range+Rd&hl=en&geocode=%3BFSiQUwId2KO9-Q&mra=ls&sll=39.031186,-105.013332&sspn=0.056806,0.110035&ie=UTF8&ll=39.018784,-105.015221&spn=0.056816,0.110035&z=13)...it's more than the 13 minutes away that Google says it is.) Close to Woodland Park for the post-trip group lunch, not too difficult to get to, and a few interesting places to visit nearby (Chimney Rock, some lakes and beaver ponds, etc)
Why: Because it's winter!

So let's get a feel for how many people are interested and willing to make the drive. Then we'll nail down a location. After I move and get my new work schedule we'll solidify the date.

WHO'S IN?!

(Also posted here (http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=10522) on Hammock Forums)

[Just Jeff]

Some more info:

We'll probably camp around 9000' and see single digit temps.

It's usually a Fri-Sun trip, and we usually have a group pot luck on Saturday night. Someone brings brats, someone brings homemade beef stew, etc. Generally family-friendly events...alcohol is ok as long as it's low-key.

At these hangouts, everyone usually packs their own gear but has enough extra to put together or augment a few sets for the folks who don't have a suitable winter hammock kit. Let me know if gear is the only thing holding you back and I'll find a way to hook you up.

[freefall]

I'm in if I can catch a ride with someone from the Denver area.

[Just Jeff]

That shouldn't be too hard to arrange...I'll put it on the thread at HF and see if there are any takers.

[Just Jeff]

List so far:

Attending:
Just Jeff (and probably Joker)
Warbonnetguy
Bluejacket + poss. guests
Cannibal
climberslacker
freefall (from WB, needs a ride from Denver)

Possibles:
Joe8484
Canardly

[Mags]

Keep me posted.

This sounds like a car camping trip more so than a backpacking trip?



(IF so, I'll bring out my car..er truck..camping goodies. :) )

[Just Jeff]

Not sure yet...at Mt Rogers we always park at the campground (closed in winter) and hike the ~1.2 miles to the shelter. Depending on final location, that's about what I'd plan for this time so we can get a good spot...next to a lake or near a peak or something.

I'll put you down as a possible. Hope to see you there!

Attending:
Just Jeff (and probably Joker)
Warbonnetguy
Bluejacket + poss. guests
Cannibal
freefall (Riding w/ Cannibal from Denver)
Possibles:
Joe8484
Canardly
food
climberslacker
mags