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    Quote Originally Posted by Doctari View Post
    AND, most importantly, what keeps Doctari warm is not likely to be enough for almost anyone else. But then he just ain't right I have a picture of him standing at the wise shelter in pants & boots, the temp was around 17 f,,,,,,
    I can do better than that picture. I've got the one that shows you commanding your ompa-loompa snowman army.

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    Here's hoping I can make it again....

    Last time was great, even with the river than ran under my hammock!
    "yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift---thats why its called a present" - Master Oogway
    It's always best if your an early riser!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cannibal View Post
    I can do better than that picture. I've got the one that shows you commanding your ompa-loompa snowman army.
    LOL, not commanding, surrounded by!
    That is Coffee's Army, fortunately I woke just before they charged, and as always, I had my mini flamethrower (aka a Bic lighter) handy & so I was saved.
    When you have a backpack on, no matter where you are, you’re home.
    PAIN is INEVITABLE. MISERY is OPTIONAL.

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    Senior Member Doctari's Avatar
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    A few more tips that occurred to me last night:
    1: Your insulation does NOT provide warmth, it simply keeps in what you produce, to produce heat you need to eat. See the above check list where it lists nearly hourly snacks.
    2: When you get out of your insulation for long enough, it will get cold (see #1 above) a few simple exercises (Jumping jacks, run in place, etc.) can warm you up enough to get back in your insulation & warm it up also. DO NOT OVER DO IT, you want to warm up slightly, not get hot.
    3: You need to stay slightly cool so as to not sweat*; if you sweat you get wet, if you get wet you will get cold. Yep, this is a repeat of hints in the original post, it bears being repeated.
    4: Regarding staying dry; Even if the weather is supposed to be below freezing, BRING A RAIN COAT! Preferably one that will breath AND allow you to wear warm clothing underneath. Hint: I usually wear size Large in clothing, my rain coat is a 2X.




    * The reason that nearly every year Doctari takes of a lot of clothing.
    When you have a backpack on, no matter where you are, you’re home.
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    This sounds fun! I'm a noob, but Mount Rogers is only and hour away for me. Maybe I will have to make it to this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by philszone95 View Post
    This sounds fun! I'm a noob, but Mount Rogers is only and hour away for me. Maybe I will have to make it to this.
    New hangers is specifically what this hangout is great for. A safe place to learn winter camping with experienced guidance to help get all your ducks in a row.
    I was so green, having never camped below 50 degrees EVER, & I survived a few upper teen nights my first year. So I'm sure you will have a good time! I ALWAYS DO!
    And when you become "experienced" its still fun, swapping ideas on how to do even better, great company, great food, Great weather. One draw back I found: I waited nearly 50 years to try winter camping,,,, Yea, I am MAD at ME! So don't YOU make the same mistake I did!
    When you have a backpack on, no matter where you are, you’re home.
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    I hope all things go well so you can make it this year Doctari.
    I too will something make and joy in it's making

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    Quote Originally Posted by slowhike View Post
    I hope all things go well so you can make it this year Doctari.
    Thanks! Me too!
    I miss seeing everyone, last year sucked. I hope all who want to are able to make it!
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    It's on my calendar. Last year's weather was disappointing as the Cranberry Wilderness with WV wound up being my only true winter hang at 15*. Unless you count the Florida hang the week before Mt Rogers going down to 23*! Who would'a figured that would happen in Fl!
    Hootenanny Hang June 11-13, 2021
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    Looks like I am off that weekend !! Might try to make it !!

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