Matty Bottles Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 I've heard a lot of talk about 18th century backpackers. To tell ye the truth, I live an hour in either direction from two grand moraines and I love to pack. Can anyone give me more info on these sort of groups? I'm in Wisconsin. "The time was when ships passing one another at sea backed their topsails and had a 'gam,' and on parting fired guns; but those good old days have gone. People have hardly time nowadays to speak even on the broad ocean, where news is news, and as for a salute of guns, they cannot afford the powder. There are no poetry-enshrined freighters on the sea now; it is a prosy life when we have no time to bid one another good morning." - Capt. Joshua Slocum
Hawkyns Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 Check out the Coalition of Historical Trekkers www.COHT.org and www.HistoricalTrekking.com Both have message boards and you can find people in your area. In WI, you've got lots of options- regular trekking, hunting treks, and canoe treks up in the Boundary Waters. Hawkyns Cannon add dignity to what otherwise would be merely an ugly brawl I do what I do for my own reasons. I do not require anyone to follow me. I do not require society's approval for my actions or beliefs. if I am to be judged, let me be judged in the pure light of history, not the harsh glare of modern trends.
redhand Posted January 15, 2004 Posted January 15, 2004 Jack- Both Karl Koster & David Schmid plus many other can give you excellent advice on that subject, especially since they both live in Minn...closer to your area climate wise. If you're planning on trying this hobby out. I'll give you some free advice.... Get with some people who know what they're doing and have experience doing it (Hawkyns' mess board suggestions are good ones) Listen to what they have to say they won't BS you and will give you excellant advice. Try before you buy....again listen to the opinions of the experienced. ask if you could go along on a trek/scout whatever they're calling it, most people will be glad to host you at a trek or whichever. also check out any local living history events that might be close to you. These are expensive hobbies ask as many questions as you can think, and dont be afraid to ask either myself or Hawkyns as we're both veterans of this hobby for many years, as well as several other people on this board. Cheers mate Redhand
Matty Bottles Posted January 16, 2004 Author Posted January 16, 2004 Thank ye both. I can't remember a greater resource I've discovered then the kind and generous folks on this board. "The time was when ships passing one another at sea backed their topsails and had a 'gam,' and on parting fired guns; but those good old days have gone. People have hardly time nowadays to speak even on the broad ocean, where news is news, and as for a salute of guns, they cannot afford the powder. There are no poetry-enshrined freighters on the sea now; it is a prosy life when we have no time to bid one another good morning." - Capt. Joshua Slocum
redhand Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 You're quite welcome Jack, and actually a friend and i are heading out this weekend to do a little shooting and communing with Ma nature! Cheers & Good luck Redhand
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