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Date/Time: 05/01/2024 08:49PM
Winter Camping Symposium

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OBX2Kayak 10/29/2013 06:58PM
Thanks, AW. Good trip report. Makes me want to attend next year's symposium .... even if it is a 2,000 mile trip.


Here's a direct link to AW's report: Winter Camping Symposium Report
awbrown 10/29/2013 05:16PM
My 2013 Winter Camping Symposium Trip report is completed and has been submitted to the Trip Reports section.
awbrown 10/29/2013 08:51AM
quote OBX2Kayak: "Can we somehow get a "trip report" (with pics) on this event for those few of us who live in the south, could not make the event, and do our "winter camping" vicariously on this site?"


That's a good idea. I'll try to put one together. My photo's of this years event don't do it justice, but I'll give it a whirl later today.
OBX2Kayak 10/28/2013 09:18PM
Can we somehow get a "trip report" (with pics) on this event for those few of us who live in the south, could not make the event, and do our "winter camping" vicariously on this site?
DanCooke 10/28/2013 07:57PM
Had a great time at the Winter Camping Symposium. I t was my first time attending. I found it to be well run and the full of a lot of nice folks. A Big Thank You to Matt and Ryan and all who volunteered to put on the event.
Soledad 10/28/2013 01:40PM
Wish I would have had more time to chat with you. I hope next year I won't be so busy running around like a headless chicken.


I hope you guys had a good time.


We would welcome any suggestions or criticism you may have in order to make next year better :)
-Matt
awbrown 10/27/2013 05:59PM
Just got back this afternoon. Had a ball. Really enjoyed Bears Friday night keynote address about his annual New Year's BWCA adventures. It was hilarious. I'm not sure how I would react if a saw a bunch of guys skiing towards me wearing dresses......but it looked hilarious.
DanCooke 10/24/2013 06:41PM
Looking forward to Bears talk on his winter camping.
OBX2Kayak 10/03/2013 07:32PM
Bump. Here's a link to the site. Sure wish I could make it.
Winter Camping Symposium
tonyyarusso 07/22/2013 05:24PM
quote Soledad: "Just wanted to announce that the Winter Camping Symposium has a new home!



Same dates, but we are making a run for the border! YMCA Camp Icaghowan near Amery, WI will be hosting the event."

Hey, I actually know where that is! Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp is just down the shore from them.
Soledad 07/22/2013 05:08PM
Just wanted to announce that the Winter Camping Symposium has a new home!


Same dates, but we are making a run for the border! YMCA Camp Icaghowan near Amery, WI will be hosting the event. More details on speakers and events are starting to take shape.


www.wintercampingsymposium.com
awbrown 04/03/2013 01:04PM
I attended for the first time last fall. I really enjoyed it. I learned a lot at the numerous seminars I attended. Good classes, a fascinating tent tour. Good meals and after dinner speakers. "Tent tour" on Saturday afternoon. Never saw so many Stormy Kromer hats in one place in my life!! Loved it.


TuscaroraBorealis 04/03/2013 07:34AM
quote DanCooke: "Hope to make it this year."


+1
DanCooke 04/02/2013 09:35PM
Hope to make it this year.
OBX2Kayak 04/02/2013 09:01PM
I really hope I can attend this event some day. It looks like lots of fun. Unfortunately its a little far for me to travel for a weekend.
awbrown 04/02/2013 08:15PM
I'd like to encourage any and all you winter camping enthusiasts to attend the upcoming Winter Camping Symposium. It's being held Thursday October 24 thru Sunday October 27 at Camp Miller in Sturgeon Lake Minnesota (just south of Duluth).

Lots of informative seminars and classes. Tours of participants tents. Good meals.