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wildtrail
Jan 9, 2003, 6:05 AM
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Thinking of a gathering for August at Devil's Lake. A "midwest" gathering for those of us in IL, IN, IA, MN, MI, and WI (and of course, everyone regardless of state is welcome).
I'm not going to set it up until I have at least 10 possitive answers, but time is of the essence because if I don't get the site reserved by next month, there won't be a gathering as everyhting is booked solid by March.
Let me know. I was thinking a Thursday through Monday.
Just a big party, and we even might climb a little.
Steve
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curt
Jan 9, 2003, 6:49 AM
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Steve,
I think this is a good idea and I would even like to participate, but do you really think August is best? It has got to be the hottest, most humid, most slippery time to climb at Devils Lake. How about a more temperature (and slime factor) friendly time?
Curt
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jafarr
Jan 16, 2003, 3:11 PM
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count me in whenever you plan it. Chances are I'll already be there
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ramylson
Jan 21, 2003, 5:42 PM
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Well.. I'm definitely in. I'll probably be there anyway, but even so.. it's another great excuse to be.
That's a good point about the month though. What about September? Or, we could just do it twice..
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wildtrail
Feb 6, 2003, 2:05 PM
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Well, I was planning for late because of money and time. It's hard to get a group campsite, and even harder to get regular campsites. August is better than July, but there is also the option for September. What do you guys think? We may be out of luck soon, as I do not know if campsites will be obtainable. I'd hate to reserve a group site for $120 (for four days) and have only three people show up.
Ideas...
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duskerhu
Feb 6, 2003, 2:32 PM
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Well wildtrail, depending on the date, you may possibly have a good sized Minnesota contingent attenting your "Mid-West Gathering..."
I might suggest a different crag if there were somewhere better but DL is probably the most centralized, highest quality crag available for the situation. I would vote for a September date to hold down the heat factor and "slime" factor as curt mentioned.
On another note, we MNsotans are planning a Minnesota Gig for late May or early June at Blue Mounds State Park. Anyone from anywhere is also welcome to come climb with us at an undoubedbly less crowded crag of the same general make-up as Devils Lake (quartzite although, a bit shorter). You can show your interest here until we get an "event post" going if you would like more info or to let us know what date works best for you.
*sorry 'bout advertising on your thread wildtrail...
Live Free!
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Climb On!
duskerhu
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midwestslacker
Feb 6, 2003, 3:08 PM
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Count me in
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fo_d
Feb 6, 2003, 3:41 PM
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Yep, I think you would probably find me there but as duskerhu said maybe Sept might be better for weather.
Les
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brianthew
Feb 6, 2003, 3:44 PM
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I'm up for it.
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rockhugger
Feb 6, 2003, 4:40 PM
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Yeah ,count me in for sure.
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thegodfather
Feb 6, 2003, 4:40 PM
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yeah, im down with it, but it would have to be early august. what about in may? the weather is better, and i know that last year i did a big outing and there were plenty of sites available. just a thought, but count me in either way.
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wiegs
Feb 6, 2003, 5:22 PM
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I probably wouldn't be there all 4 days, but I'd love to go! Count me in!
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wildtrail
Feb 6, 2003, 6:48 PM
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Well, I think September is the month, then. Let's get working on this. I'm in for the beer. Not sure about the climbing, but I can belay slave. I'll be having knee surgery towards the end of this coming summer, so we'll see if I can even get up that little hill.
Hey, hey, hey it's all good!
Those of you that have said "groovy," spread the word and tell them to post here so I can keep track of the amount of people as group sites only accomodate 20.
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quickclips
Feb 6, 2003, 8:20 PM
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I'm in!!! dates don't even matter, I'm there. I know there is a big group every year that go to Green Valley farm and party on the last weekend of september. We ran into them this past september and they're a lot of fun.
Chris
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col_sanderz
Feb 6, 2003, 8:45 PM
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Oh hell ya, I'm in for sure!!! I was hoping for august cuz my my b-day is in august and school starts then as well(I go to school in Duluth, live in Wisconsin Rapids). But either way im in, even if I have to skip a few days of class.
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crack_head
Feb 6, 2003, 8:55 PM
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how about the RED RIVER GORGE
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gypsy
Feb 6, 2003, 9:06 PM
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I haven't had the chance to go to a rc.com gathering yet, count me in (and probably ubotch...my boyfriend...as well, but I can't speak for him, I'll tell him to respond)
[ This Message was edited by: gypsy on 2003-02-06 13:52 ]
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ubotch
Feb 6, 2003, 9:49 PM
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I'm in
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amsam
Feb 6, 2003, 10:12 PM
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I want to go, but it will all depend on what I have going on at the time, count me in for now though.
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djmeat
Feb 6, 2003, 10:16 PM
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devils rock twice ni one year eh.....count me in steve. Maybe julian will be in for this one.
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rocksolid
Feb 7, 2003, 2:10 AM
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Sounds like fun!! But it depends on the dates... I am going to France in mid-August. But if you are looking at a weekend in September, you can count me in!
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pelliott
Feb 8, 2003, 5:38 AM
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I'm in. I always hear how great the climbing is at Devils Lake. I have never been there and I am looking forward to it. My birthday is 9/15.
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brianthew
Feb 8, 2003, 9:17 PM
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I'm going to up here again in MN late August. If the gathering turns out to be in August/Sept one of you MN guys would have to give me a lift were I to go. I vote for June/July/early August.
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mnnewgirl
Feb 10, 2003, 5:47 AM
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If it's in September, I may be in... We'll see how the school thing looks! At least I'll be back in town by then...
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wildtrail
Feb 11, 2003, 4:52 PM
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Great! Lots of responses. I saw one or two people pulling for summer, but unfortunately, I can't do it then. I was going to pull for late September, so that it cools a bit. Besides, since I can't afford to put down the money for the group site at this moment (120 for 4 days--up to 20 people), summer would be almost impossible as there are slim pickings as it is already. Sites are disappearing rapidly and will be gone by next month. September means available sites. Well, group sites, that is.
So, I'll plan for September. Unless, of course, someone wants to drop 120, possibly 240 dollars at this moment to reserve the group sites. I would think not. So, by the time group sites are available, I'll be able to afford the site or two. Keep spreading the word. The more the merrier. If we can get at least 20 people, it will only be $6 bucks per person for four days of camping (well, 3 nights/4 days).
Steve
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