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02/06/2013 04:09PM
New Trip Report posted by TuscaroraBorealis
Trip Name: Mavis, Missing Link & Snipe the hard(water) way.
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Trip Name: Mavis, Missing Link & Snipe the hard(water) way.
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02/07/2013 08:07AM
You are really getting into the winter camping. I guess you are a better man than me. I plan my winter trips for March and if the forecast calls for cold weather, I rent a cabin.
"Man's heart away from nature becomes hard." Standing Bear
02/07/2013 08:12AM
I really enjoyed reading your trip report - and enjoyed the videos too. Loved hearing the "crunching" of the snow underfoot as you made your way through the forest. It looks like it was a great trip!
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. Dalai Lama
02/07/2013 01:14PM
Great trip my friend. It was good meeting you and the rest of your friends and spending some quality time outdoors. You can't beat a fire starting competition in the field.
The best part of this journey here is further knowing yourself - Alan Kay
02/08/2013 01:38PM
Great report. Missing link is one of my favorite winter lakes.
Too bad the fishing wasn't better for you guys, there's some nice trout in there.
This makes me want to go again, the last time I went It was about -30 we didn't have a hot tent. Cured me of winter camping for awhile.
What kind of tent are you using?
Too bad the fishing wasn't better for you guys, there's some nice trout in there.
This makes me want to go again, the last time I went It was about -30 we didn't have a hot tent. Cured me of winter camping for awhile.
What kind of tent are you using?
02/08/2013 02:25PM
quote togue: " What kind of tent are you using? "
This photo is from a different trip, but, it's better than any I have (of the shelter) from this trip.
Basically it's a homemade Snowtrekker. Shawn went down And picked up some material, made the cuts, and had a friend sew it up. I think 5 people could sleep inside if we kept only gear we needed to sleep inside.
Needless to say, I was very appreciative of the stove each morning.
02/08/2013 06:53PM
quote TuscaroraBorealis: "quote togue: " What kind of tent are you using? "
This photo is from a different trip, but, it's better than any I have (of the shelter) from this trip.
Basically it's a homemade Snowtrekker. Shawn went down And picked up some material, made the cuts, and had a friend sew it up. I think 5 people could sleep inside if we kept only gear we needed to sleep inside.
Needless to say, I was very appreciative of the stove each morning.
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Thanks tusc. Ya, when its that cold ya gotta be there to appreciate just how cold 30 below is .
02/12/2013 08:48AM
quote Sobi: "What is that black square that you carry around with you... maybe 16x16?"
I'm guessing that you're referring to one of the pieces of closed cell foam?
We use those around camp on occasions when we need to kneel. (processing firewood, digging through a duffel bag, cooking etc.) Also, it serves as a cushion on the seats of our chairs or can function as a seat in it's own right on top of a sintered snowbank.
02/13/2013 04:37PM
Nice report. A piece of foam to kneel and sit on is invaluable. If I base camp with a hot tent I may bring a chair. for the longer evenings. Kind of different experience with people coming and going.
Dan Cooke
02/14/2013 08:58AM
quote DanCooke: "Kind of different experience with people coming and going."
Yes, I don't recall ever having to incorporate that dynamic into a trip. (in any season) Fortunately, it caused no problems.
Thanks again for the bag! It instantly became a coveted piece of gear in my winter camping arsenal.
02/26/2013 04:23PM
Further winter camping adventures.....
Today we made it to Lake Maria State park and hiked a few miles around the trails, stopping at about the mid point to prepare & enjoy some hot chocolate and snacks. Weather wise it was a perfect day, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the woods.
Lake Maria State Park
Getting started
Getting out on her own
Leading the way
Winter colors
Stopping for a break
Enjoying some hot cocoa
Enjoying some more hot cocoa
Back at the trail head
Iron turtle
Today we made it to Lake Maria State park and hiked a few miles around the trails, stopping at about the mid point to prepare & enjoy some hot chocolate and snacks. Weather wise it was a perfect day, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the woods.
Lake Maria State Park
Getting started
Getting out on her own
Leading the way
Winter colors
Stopping for a break
Enjoying some hot cocoa
Enjoying some more hot cocoa
Back at the trail head
Iron turtle
02/28/2013 04:58PM
I loved this report. The pics and video were great too. I don't winter camp so it always amazes me how you guys can get this stuff down to where you're comfortable and eating quite well. There are some advantages of this over summer like no worry about food perishing and no bugs for sure.
Thanks for posting! And your daughter is a cutie.
Thanks for posting! And your daughter is a cutie.
"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." --- George Bernard Shaw
03/01/2013 08:18AM
quote TomT: "I loved this report. The pics and video were great too. I don't winter camp so it always amazes me how you guys can get this stuff down to where you're comfortable and eating quite well. There are some advantages of this over summer like no worry about food perishing and no bugs for sure.
Thanks for posting! And your daughter is a cutie.
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Thank you (and to everyone) for the nice comments.
In my book, another big advantage is that you can pretty much eat whatever you like without feeling so guilty. (As extra calories are needed to maintain warmth) So things like bacon & chocolate are virtually staples in my winter camping diet. :)
03/16/2013 04:28AM
Great trip and report! Great read on a slow, long night shift! Thanx!
Joy is a great teacher, but so is dispair. Wonder is a great teacher, but so is confusion. Hope is a great teacher, but so is disillusionment. And life is a great teacher, but so is death. To deny yourself any of those in any aspect is not experiencing life totally.
03/17/2013 08:54PM
quote dicecupmaker: "Great trip and report! Great read on a slow, long night shift! Thanx!"
Thanx Mitch!
And, thanks again for the awesome leather work on the shoulder strap! It performed as good as it looks.
04/27/2013 09:34PM
Outstanding report and trip! Watching the video of the hike through the woods and listening to the snow crunch almost made me miss the snow.
Thanks!
Thanks!
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson...and...“Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading".
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