Our services
From Lodging to Transportation, from trip planning to guiding, we are here to help you make your trip to the Upper Peninsula memorable!
Wildlife Guiding Services
Funke is an experienced guide and can lead you to those desired Upper Peninsula Birds!
Resale
We have sourced Upper Peninsula contemporary, vintage, and antique tshirts, hats, and souveneirs
Waterfalling
We can lead you to waterfalls in our area
Trailhead Transportation
Airport & bus station pickups, carspotting, trailhead pick up and drop off, we have your transportation needs covered!
Vintage Gear Rental & Sales
Go old school! Specializing in vintage Colmeman gear, we have sleeping bags, lanterns, stoves, and more for rent or sale.
Planning Services
We can plan your backpacking and hiking adventures! Usually, all it takes is you buying a copy of my book!
Contact:
Owner, Thomas Funke
Currently lives overseas in the off season with a +8hr time difference.
Please send a WhatsApp or email.
Phone number only works if I am in the USA. If we really need to talk, I will call you.
WhatsAPP: +1 386 227 7768
Phone +1 386 227 7768 (message service only)
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EMAIL: hikerhostelgermfask@gmail.com
Funke is the author of 50 Hikes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula & 50 Hikes on the NOrth Country Trail.
Funke is the author of 50 Hikes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula & 50 Hikes on the NOrth Country Trail.