Saturday Night Camping/Hiking/Fishing

From: Morgan Leider
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I'm not sure how many people are going to be left with the Halloween backpacking trip going on and various other partying. But if anyone is still around and up for some fun I"ll lead a camping trip to either Devil's Lake, the Kettle Moraine, or Lake Michigan. Where we go depends on what people want to do. If enough people want to go fishing I can get a 17 foot boat and we can go out on the big lake. Otherwise the Kettle Moraine has well over a hundred miles of trails and Mothy Lake if anyone is up for fishing, and there's Devil's Lake as well. THERE WILL BE PUDGIE PIES!

Costs? $12-15 for the campsite divided by how many go. And expect $2-5 for gas. Plus whatever we get for food. I already have firewood and starter to get the fire going if it's wet, so no need to buy more of that. So likely $10 or less.

Time? Saturday afternoon. TBD Preferably after your hangovers are gone from Friday night and you've all taken showers.

What you need?

1. A sleeping bag rated to at least 30F, but 20F would be better.

2. A sleeping pad as I'm guessing the backpacking trip will be stealing them all.

3. Warm clothes.

4. Fork/Knife/Spoon and a bowl and cup.

5. A fishing pole if you're interested in fishing. And a fishing license.

6. And earplugs are highly recommended if you're a light sleeper as there always seems to be at least 1 heavy snorer.

7. If you're up for an early morning or late evening jog, I'll likely be doing a good 8 miles at some point. So some running shoes would be in order.

I should have everything else we need.

If you're interested send me an email and we'll work out the logistics.

-Morgan

tyrantsilkey@gmail.com

Camp/Climb Devil's Lake

From: Niki Exterovich
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What: A chilly 24 hours at Devil's lake to camp and climb!

When: Leave from Park Street Circle on Friday, October 9 at 6:00pm - Return to PSC by 4:00pm on Saturday, October 10

Where: Devil's Lake State Park (an hour north of Madison)

Who: Anyone fierce enough to brave a cold night of camping and who wants to go climb some stuff (beginners welcome!)

Cost: $10 (this includes the campsite fee, food for breakfast and lunch on Saturday plus marshmallows, and fuel for the drivers) to be given to me or your driver before you leave Madison!

Why: Ever had your morning coffee while watching the sunrise above the Wisconsin River valley when the leaves are turning? You'll also learn how to say "That's what she said" in French!

Camping: It will be COLD this weekend! The overnight low for Friday is 31F! I'll bring enough tents for everyone and try to grab as many sleeping pads as possible, but make sure you have a warm sleeping bag or bring lots of blankets! We're just car camping, so pack heavy!

Food: Trip cost will pay for breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Things you may want to bring on your own: money for dinner on Friday night or snack for later, something to drink on Friday night (but remember we're getting up around 4am and we have advanced wake-up tactics), and hot drink mix/tea for in the morning.

Climbing: All climbing levels are welcome but if we run low on space, preference will be given to those who are belay certified. Again, dress warm: its a high of 43F on Saturday! I'll already be near the lake on Friday, so I won't be able to open the cage for gear. If you need club gear, please respond to this email before Thursday at 11:00pm with your shoe size and harness size (regular or large) so I can grab gear for you.

Please respond to this email if you're interested in going or call me (even if you've already told me you're going), do NOT just show up at PSC. If you have any questions please ask! My number is 608-669-4227. - Niki

Trail Construction this weekend!

From: Navs Kaufmann
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This is a reannouncement...

Hikers/Backpackers/Outdoor Adventurists/Trail Builders/Volunteers/Hoofers:

Well known across the great state of Wisconsin, volunteers from the Hoofer Outing Club are needed for trail maintenance on the Ice Age Trail!

On the weekend of October 9-11, let's do some trail work! The Mobile Skills Crew of the Ice Age Trail will be hosting an event in Taylor County (like a 3.5 hour drive north/northwest of Madison). The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is an 1100+ mile footpath that is found entirely within the state of Wisconsin and generally follows the extent of the glaciers. However, the trail is not done yet which is why we are building trail and also doing trail upkeep! Food and fun is guaranteed. No ratings or experience required.

This is how a Mobile Skills Crew event works. Volunteers from across the state gather for a weekend and accomplish a huge amount of work. The work is dirty (sometimes), physical (most of the time), and very rewarding (all of the time... in retrospect). In return for our volunteer efforts on the trail, we are provided three wholesome cooked meals during a full day of work. We will be camping on site at Wood Lake County Park. A typical day goes something like this... Breakfast served at 6:45am. Leave camp at 7:45 and be at work site at 8ish. Work until Noon and break for lunch in the field. Resume work for the afternoon and quit before 5. Get back to camp, clean up, lounge, and then eat supper at 6:30. Hang out around the campfire for however long you deem appropriate and then go to bed.

What you need for this trip. Tent (Hoofer Outing Club has these), sleeping pad (HOC has some), your own sleeping bag, leather work gloves (HOC has a few pairs), clothes to do work in, clean clothes to be comfortable and warm in, and sturdy footwear (ie, hiking boots) are a must. Dress for the weather and also physical, dirty work.

Here is the plan. Work occurs all day Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning (quit at noon). It is most likely that a caravan will leave Friday after work/class. If people are interested, it is certainly possible to work Friday as well. This trip is fairly cheap... bring $ for gas and any road food.

Drop me an email stating your interest in participating and when you can leave Madison. Interested people will then be emailed regarding possible carpools from Madison. Any questions, comments, concerns, drop me an email.

Matt "Navs" Kaufmann
mkaufmann@wisc.edu