The outdoors thread

[Guest]

Spring is coming within 2-3 days and then summer will be upon us.

I thought a general thread for outdoors activities might be good.

I got the ATV fired up this morning and took the grandson for a little spin, it's still a bit nippy for riding though.

Ready to start fishing as soon as it warms up which is supposed to be this weekend. They're predicting 70-75 on Saturday and Sunday.

Fishing on the dam pond -



...and nope, that's not me.

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

Who knows where to fish in CO I wanna get into it

[Guest]

Who knows where to fish in CO I wanna get into it

Information about fishing in Colorado. A one-stop resource for information on guides, stores, lodging, river reports, maps, photos, stories, stream descriptions

[xsanguine]

I imagine the first step is to get a fly rod/reel... But that's second hand information.

Can't wait to get some backpacking in this year. My first trip is set for the end of May for 4 nights in the McCormick wilderness of the muhfuckin UP.

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

Do I have to fly fish that seems annoying rather just have a regular set up. I have a pole here. And in my pants. Heh.

[Robert J Sakimano]

I participate in outdoor activities year around.. I'm actually kinda bummed that summer is coming, as I prefer winter outdoor activities.

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

I participate in outdoor activities year around.. I'm actually kinda bummed that summer is coming, as I prefer winter outdoor activities.

What do you do in the winter, bob?

[Robert J Sakimano]

I participate in outdoor activities year around.. I'm actually kinda bummed that summer is coming, as I prefer winter outdoor activities.

What do you do in the winter, bob?

XC skiing, snow-shoeing.. I love winter running - actually my favorite time of year to run.

I always hope we get enough snow to do a lot of shoveling, as well. When I clear our driveway, I start on the neighbor's driveways.. - I get bored quickly and don't sit still very well.

[xsanguine]

I was told you guys are known for your rivers/streams as opposed to lakes. What do I know, though.

Fly fishing is pretty fun. It seems a little intimidating at first but it's easier once you get your cast down. Some people hate it, others will only fish by fly.

Keep your pole in your pants until Friday/Saturday night... Then bury it.

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

Tell me more about XC skiing. You really like that? Looks terrible as I'm going up the lift

[Robert J Sakimano]

Tell me more about XC skiing. You really like that? Looks terrible as I'm going up the lift

oh, yeah I dig it - I don't mind physical activity and sweating, so there's that.

[xsanguine]

Tell me more about XC skiing. You really like that? Looks terrible as I'm going up the lift

oh, yeah I dig it - I don't mind physical activity and sweating, so there's that.

Go on, Bob.

I'm almost there.

[Robert J Sakimano]

oh, yeah I dig it - I don't mind physical activity and sweating, so there's that.

Go on, Bob.

I'm almost there.

[WhiteBoyHatcher]

I don't really have time for outdoor activities of the sort you're talking about LG but I like kayaking. I wish I could do that more. Biking doesn't really count I don't think but I like biking, I wish it were easier to get to trails from my house (as in, I didn't have to drive somewhere).

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

Tell me more about XC skiing. You really like that? Looks terrible as I'm going up the lift

oh, yeah I dig it - I don't mind physical activity and sweating, so there's that.

Downhill Alpine skiing isn't exercise? I sweat.

[The_Dude]

[SeeRockCity]

Just got back from a 3-day camping / fishing trip with my twin boys on the 'toog'

Chattooga River



Always fun taking the truck back into the old campsites, use the 4WD now and then.

[Turtleneck]

Who knows where to fish in CO I wanna get into it

Stick to your suburban roots.

[Rocinante]

Is this also the up north thread?

[Watch Out Pylon!]

Clare and all points north is considered Up North. This is fact.

[Other Teams Pursuing That]

Who knows where to fish in CO I wanna get into it

Stick to your suburban roots.

Bitch, please. I've been in the woods since I came out of the womb.

[Triple Sparty]

OTPT - yes buy a fly rod and then go fish the Pooter. Heaven. St. Vrain, too.

[Turtleneck]

Clare and all points north is considered Up North. This is fact.

Get your facts straight.

Up north = north of traveling US 10 from Ludington to Scottville, taking 31 north to Manistee, then 55 east to Cadillac, north on 131 to 72 and east to Grayling, hopping on 75 south to Roscommon and taking 18 northeast back to 72 east to 65, and finally east on 32 to Alpena. That is up north. Clare is not up north.

Also, the UP is the UP. Totally distinct place that should not be disrespected by being referred to as up north.

[Turtleneck]

Stick to your suburban roots.

Bitch, please. I've been in the woods since I came out of the womb.

You are so suburban, bro.

[SeeRockCity]

OTPT - yes buy a fly rod and then go fish the Pooter. Heaven. St. Vrain, too.

If you fish the St. Vrain, please read this first

[Guest]

Clare and all points north is considered Up North. This is fact.

Pantry's not going to like this.

[Turtleneck]

Clare and all points north is considered Up North. This is fact.

Pantry's not going to like this.

He does not have any respect for the UP.

[Nordic]

Trouts is pussies

[NigelUno]

Just got back from a 3-day camping / fishing trip with my twin boys on the 'toog'

Chattooga River



Always fun taking the truck back into the old campsites, use the 4WD now and then.

[Robert J Sakimano]

oh, yeah I dig it - I don't mind physical activity and sweating, so there's that.

Downhill Alpine skiing isn't exercise? I sweat.

I'm guessing it is. I've never been downhill skiing.

[Robert J Sakimano]

Just got back from a 3-day camping / fishing trip with my twin boys on the 'toog'

Chattooga River



Always fun taking the truck back into the old campsites, use the 4WD now and then.

very nice - used to camp and raft there when I was a kid, as well... and in high school. We'd hit Lake Chatuga for some water skiing, drive over into Hiawassee and down toward Helen. Beautiful down in there.

[Watch Out Pylon!]

Clare and all points north is considered Up North. This is fact.

Pantry's not going to like this.

Pantry thinks we should be living in the 1700's so I'm not going to worry about what he thinks.

[Guest]

5 rules for Michigan morel hunters

Get outside and train your eyes onto the forest floor. Morel season is on in Michigan.

“People are already finding the black ones around Jackson,” said Chris Wright, executive director of the Midwest American Mycological Information.

That name roughly translates to “people who love growing and foraging for mushrooms.” The Farmington Hills-based nonprofit organization leads classes in safe mushroom foraging, which are required for people who want to sell mushrooms they’ve collected.

“There a big mystique about morels,” Wright said. “They only come up once a year, and it’s fun to trample through the woods and try to find them.”

[Guest]

Planning a morel mushroom hunt? Here are some likely locations

[Robert J Sakimano]

sun is coming up earlier and earlier.. could see light on the eastern horizon this morning right around 6:00 am.. lovely morning to run in East Lansing... was very still about about 34 degrees.

[kingstonlake]

Steelhead trip cancelled. Sick kid. FUCK! Fuck! Fuck!

[SeeRockCity]

Steelhead trip cancelled. Sick kid. FUCK! Fuck! Fuck!

Bummer.

[Robert J Sakimano]

you should go Up North.. I think you'd really, really enjoy it.

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