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Halloween in Madison can be kind-a lame and usually doesn't involve scary things except stepping in vomit and getting pepper sprayed or kicked by a police horse or waking up the next morning on a random couch next to Spiderman.
So how about something much more authentically spooky? Something like.....backpacking under a freshly waxing moon in the wilderness of the Porcupine Mountains of the UP on the shores of Lake Superior while the spirits and goblins and poltergeists entertain us with their tricks and treats. And if that isn't scary enough, you'll experience first hand where the original "sporking" occurred.
The Porkies are a gem of Midwestern backpacking and are a designated state wilderness area; though not mountains by any worldly standard, they offer some challenging climbs, panoramic views, and scenic/remote trails in and along the Lake Superior Shoreline.
We'll leave Madison THURSDAY evening, October 29th, head up to Lake Superior, stop for dinner near-but-not-in Tomahawk, and arrive in the porkies around 11pm, and car camp.
FRIDAY, we will wear our costumes and frolic through the woods, eventually camping on the shores of Lake Superior, where we will celebrate with a gargantuan (an understatement) campfire, eat some spooky burritos, drink hot apple/whiskey cider, Jiffy Pop popcorn it up, and carve jack-o-lanterns, which means we will also roast pumpkin seeds over the campfire, and do other things that will scare us like midnight swimming or ghost stories (I'll bring a book) or chasing yeti's.
SATURDAY, we will hike to an epic campsite along Lake Superior, go moonlight swimming for those who dare, eat some spaghetti goodness, and perform more shenanigans around a campfire, assuming there still exists firewood (last year was ridiculous, so was the year before).
Sunday, we'll pack back to our cars, then go to the Korner Kitchen in Wakefield where all the calories we burned will be replaced with the famous LOGGERS OMELETTE which has eggs, cheese, hashbrowns, and about 3 cows worth of meat (only 2 Hoofers have ever finished it). We'll then zip back to Madison in time for 6pm or so.
Total hiking mileage will be 25-30 miles, beginners welcome, though it will be cold.
Cost will be ~$60. All food except snacks will be provided.
You must bring your own sleeping bag (at lest 20F or colder, liner recommended as it will be cold (below freezing and snow possible), as well as warm (no cotton) clothing, raingear, good boots, a Halloween costume, and a pumpkin.
Open to 10-12 people --- those with cars and Halloween costumes will be prioritized.
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