Nicolet NF/Bear Lake - Sept. 25-27

callaway · **Posted:** Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:59 am

03kjsport wrote:

i think im going to have to break in that new kj tent. ill see how the family feels about it. but i think im in. especially if i get to mess with rob for 2 day's.

yellocoyote wrote:

Very good.

Lastly, the campground can be... interesting... to find from civilization.

If you'd prefer to meet the group in Laona somewhere and follow someone into camp till you're familiar with the area, let me know. We can arrange for that. I think the IL group still plans to congregate in Kenosha off of I-94 again before heading northward... so we can always meet once we get in the area.

The camp can be a pita to find - could always try and follow the route we took last time:P

ihatemybike · **Posted:** Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:36 pm

yellocoyote wrote:

I have a new radiator now though. :mrgreen:

Just don't coat it with an inch of mud beforehand and you'll be fine.

03kjsport · **Posted:** Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:05 am

you pic isnt showing up rob. but im sure its funny! is it you standing in 3 feet of mud with a snapped winch line in your hands? :D

oddball · **Posted:** Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:46 am

yellocoyote wrote:

So...

I was thinking about this as I went to bed last night, and thought it might be good to clarify for those people who haven't camped at Bear Lake yet...

Bear Lake campground is quite primitive compared to what some people are used to - there is no electric, there are no showers. There is the luxury of a pit toilet, and the only potable (drinkable) water source is from a water pump a short walk from camp. We will be 20-30 minutes away from any town with real resources (gas/groceries/cell phone signal).

Where we're camping is a short walk from where we will park the jeeps (under 5 mins). Keep this in mind when your packing your gear - how much are you going to want to carry with you, and how much man/woman/child power will be there to help? :lol:

Also, sites are pretty large. Based on the running list of who plans to go, I'm thinking 2 sites should be sufficient so far... we can always expand to more, if needed (Last time we used 1 site for 3 tents, and still had space for 1 more). Makes this a nice way to split up the site fees too.

Lastly, the campground can be... interesting... to find from civilization.

If you'd prefer to meet the group in Laona somewhere and follow someone into camp till you're familiar with the area, let me know. We can arrange for that. I think the IL group still plans to congregate in Kenosha off of I-94 again before heading northward... so we can always meet once we get in the area.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/rec/camping/nic_17.html

What?! No room service?!

What is the terrain from the parking area to the campsite? Can one wheel gear on a cart, or do you have carry in? Since I am going to be a solo act, I was thinking of bring my Kamp-Rght tent cot, but that sucka is heavy.

Maybe we should draw straws to elect a sherpa. Wait for it......

Steve, (the young strong bull), you drew the short straw. :lol:

And I'm up for meeting in Kenosha.

STINGN · **Posted:** Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:08 am

oddball wrote:

yellocoyote wrote:

So...

I was thinking about this as I went to bed last night, and thought it might be good to clarify for those people who haven't camped at Bear Lake yet...

Bear Lake campground is quite primitive compared to what some people are used to - there is no electric, there are no showers. There is the luxury of a pit toilet, and the only potable (drinkable) water source is from a water pump a short walk from camp. We will be 20-30 minutes away from any town with real resources (gas/groceries/cell phone signal).

Where we're camping is a short walk from where we will park the jeeps (under 5 mins). Keep this in mind when your packing your gear - how much are you going to want to carry with you, and how much man/woman/child power will be there to help? :lol:

Also, sites are pretty large. Based on the running list of who plans to go, I'm thinking 2 sites should be sufficient so far... we can always expand to more, if needed (Last time we used 1 site for 3 tents, and still had space for 1 more). Makes this a nice way to split up the site fees too.

Lastly, the campground can be... interesting... to find from civilization.

If you'd prefer to meet the group in Laona somewhere and follow someone into camp till you're familiar with the area, let me know. We can arrange for that. I think the IL group still plans to congregate in Kenosha off of I-94 again before heading northward... so we can always meet once we get in the area.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/cnnf/rec/camping/nic_17.html

What?! No room service?!

What is the terrain from the parking area to the campsite? Can one wheel gear on a cart, or do you have carry in? Since I am going to be a solo act, I was thinking of bring my Kamp-Rght tent cot, but that sucka is heavy.

Maybe we should draw straws to elect a sherpa. Wait for it......

Steve, (the young strong bull), you drew the short straw. :lol:

And I'm up for meeting in Kenosha.

why you mother...if i go I would not mind hauling things around, its what you get for being 18...

i have to talk to the P's about this, I'm sure they will say we don't care haha

Jayme, how much money is safe to go on this trip so I can save for it?

STINGN · **Posted:** Sat Aug 22, 2009 1:10 am

sorry, im only double posting because i have this

1. yellocoyote
2. callaway
3. oddball
4. Tan's... - maybe
5. jeepfrog - maybe
6. JMSMN
7. 03kjsport - maybe
8. STINGN - strong possibility (better than a maybe )

oddball · **Posted:** Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:05 pm

Just wondering, does everyone do their own thing for meals, or is it a group thing? Also, are campfires allowed or do you use stoves / grills?

Btw; Saturday I went to REI and bought a lightweight 3 season tent. I have a great 4 season tent but thought it wouldn't hurt to have a good solo tent too. That tent cot I mentioned earlier is comfy but condensation is always a issue.

What else do we need to be aware of in planning a camping trip there?

tan's2002kjlimited · **Posted:** Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:22 pm

1. yellocoyote
2. callaway
3. oddball
4. Tan's... not
5. jeepfrog - maybe
6. JMSMN
7. 03kjsport - maybe
8. STINGN - strong possibility (better than a maybe )

I'm going to hve to say no to this.... Broached the wife and got negativity.
I don't think she wants to be alone 3-4 days/nights, and in her condition
I can't say as I'd blame her.

STINGN · **Posted:** Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:23 pm

yellocoyote wrote:

It's only 2 nights, 3 days... Friday - Sunday. Not sure if that makes a difference or not...

Campfires are allowed - there are concrete fire pits at each site.

I have always supplied my own food for meals, but then I also end up sharing what I've gotten. What we did last time was once we got to camp and set up, we went into Laona to the grocery store there and got provisions for the weekend... so we didn't have to pack/cool food for the drive up. I'll be doing that again this time. If we all want to pick up food as a group for the weekend once we get there, I'm good with that.

smores!!!

oddball · **Posted:** Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:40 pm

yellocoyote wrote:

It's only 2 nights, 3 days... Friday - Sunday. Not sure if that makes a difference or not...

Campfires are allowed - there are concrete fire pits at each site.

I have always supplied my own food for meals, but then I also end up sharing what I've gotten. What we did last time was once we got to camp and set up, we went into Laona to the grocery store there and got provisions for the weekend... so we didn't have to pack/cool food for the drive up. I'll be doing that again this time. If we all want to pick up food as a group for the weekend once we get there, I'm good with that.

Sounds like a excellent plan.

tan's2002kjlimited wrote:

I'm going to hve to say no to this.... Broached the wife and got negativity.
I don't think she wants to be alone 3-4 days/nights, and in her condition
I can't say as I'd blame her.

That's too bad. But completely understandable.

jeepfrog · **Posted:** Sun Aug 23, 2009 10:51 pm

Our plans are still definitely up in the air.

Found out that my sister will be out of town that weekend, too. Depending on how my mom is feeling will decide whether we go or not...

Won't know that until right before that weekend.

oddball · **Posted:** Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:11 pm

jeepfrog wrote:

Our plans are still definitely up in the air.

Found out that my sister will be out of town that weekend, too. Depending on how my mom is feeling will decide whether we go or not...

Won't know that until right before that weekend.

I hope you two are able to make it.

callaway · **Posted:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:59 pm

I'm cool with more people showing BUT remember the tightness of the trails and the numerous turnarounds we had to do. Those would not be fun w/a large group.

oddball · **Posted:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:45 pm

Not having been there, I assume callaway makes a good point. Otherwise, I have no issues with other's.

Just curious, Extreme Jeep?

callaway · **Posted:** Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:46 pm

lol - I think we might move a little too slow for them in that area and they might be just a little too big and rambunctious

oddball · **Posted:** Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm

Besides, why would they want to spend a weekend behaving with those "silly little KJ's". :roll:

Somebody should inform them, real jeeps have round headlights. :lol:

JMSMN · **Posted:** Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:07 am

What are you guys bringing for food. Cooking over a open fire? We are thinking of a little jet boil or something along that lines, with some food packs you add water to. We wont be up there till friday night, how hard is this place to find?

callaway · **Posted:** Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:25 am

JMSMN wrote:

What are you guys bringing for food. Cooking over a open fire? We are thinking of a little jet boil or something along that lines, with some food packs you add water to. We wont be up there till friday night, how hard is this place to find?

Wasn't planning on bringing any food - was going to get grillables/whatnot from the Laona grocery.

Campsite could be easily missed - you could meet up in the town of Laona Friday evening.

03kjsport · **Posted:** Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:49 pm

jamie and arron i may head up with along with you. what time are you thinking of heading up? are you taking 31 up into wisco?

1. yellocoyote
2. callaway
3. oddball
4. Tan's... - maybe
5. jeepfrog - maybe
6. JMSMN
7. 03kjsport
8. STINGN - strong possibility (better than a maybe )

callaway · **Posted:** Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:59 pm

03kjsport wrote:

jamie and arron i may head up with along with you. what time are you thinking of heading up? are you taking 31 up into wisco?

1. yellocoyote
2. callaway
3. oddball
4. Tan's... - maybe
5. jeepfrog - maybe
6. JMSMN
7. 03kjsport
8. STINGN - strong possibility (better than a maybe )

Don't know what jayme/aaron's plans are, but I'd like to leave as early as possible on Friday morning.

Meet @ the Kenosha Speedway 8am ?

Nicolet NF/Bear Lake - Sept. 25-27

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