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Vince Contreras BPL Member
PostedJan 11, 2015 at 10:58 am

All are invited. Trying to get a winter meet-up going. Overnight, weekend, week, whatever.

For those that don't know, the PRNLT is on many "life lists". It's spectacular in any season, and my All-Access pass will take care of any potential fees. Just show up and go for one of the best walks you'll find.

We could potentially check out the Grand Island ice caves as well, if we're up for it.

We're about a 6-hour drive from Chicago, and 5 hours from Detroit, up here. Snowshoes and a sub-zero bag are a must.

Let's do it. Don't let another year pass by…

Stephen M BPL Member
PostedJan 11, 2015 at 11:19 am

Hi Vince,

When are you thinking if going? I have been on a couple of winter trips to Pictured Rocks with Bpl members and loved it.

One thing to note is the drive a good bit longer than you mention especially in winter.

Vince Contreras BPL Member
PostedJan 16, 2015 at 2:43 pm

Well, definitely not the first weekend in February…I'll be there that weekend, but I'll be climbing ice at the Michigan Icefest!

Late February would be perfect for me. But I'll still be on snowshoes till probably May…

Ben H. BPL Member
PostedJan 17, 2015 at 9:52 pm

"One thing to note is the drive a good bit longer than you mention especially in winter."

I would have to agree. 6 hours from Chicago wouldn't get you much past Escanaba or Iron Mountain. An 5 hours from Detroit and you will have barely cleared the bridge.

Stephen M BPL Member
PostedJan 21, 2015 at 5:01 pm

Don't scrap the idea, there are plenty of Bpl folks within 5-6 hours drive
that may attend.

Vince Contreras BPL Member
PostedJan 22, 2015 at 2:26 pm

Yeah, I was just kidding anyways. Sarcasm is sometimes difficult to convey on the interwebs…

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