I had so much fun at this hang last year, that I will try it again this year! Looking forward to seeing everyone.
I had so much fun at this hang last year, that I will try it again this year! Looking forward to seeing everyone.
I am looking forward to making it back to the winter hang. I was there a few years ago and had an excellent time.
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Slowhike..Thanks for keeping me up on my fav camp chair.. reaally appreciate it. Thx to you and Hickory
Last nights low (Monday) at GH was 17*
No problem Crawdaddy. Stay warm.
I too will something make and joy in it's making
Too early to call the weather just yet but it's looking like an average temperature (30's/10's) and the possibility of some frozen precipOriginally Posted by Crawldaddy
I've not been to a hang yet with snow. I've had some a few times in my own little mini climate under the tarp though
Got time to breath, you got time for music - Brisco Darlin
I finally saw an extended forecast today for Mouth of Wilson. Days in the low 30's ,nights in the teens. And then there is the wind. Doesn't look like much ,or any precipitation. We'll have Son of Blue and a long tarp to go down the side of shelter. Firewood will be delivered . Water will be available at the Ranger station on the way in. It will be shut off at site. Also going with the handicapped port o John again this year to have more room with bulky clothes.
"I like grits,because they have no bones" Chet Atkins
whhhhhheeeeewwwwww...this coastal dude is gonna freeeeeeze
I've lived in cold climates before so i'm savy with cold weather and not worried about staying warm up top or bottom.
My feet FREEEZZEE, dont laugh and this isn't a joke, but i'm a sandal hiker
All jokin aside what winter footwear do peeps use to chill around camp...?
Thanks for the suggestions
I was thinkin rubber deck boots and foot warmers so it waterproof incase it gets nasty, I don't own a pair of hiking/winter outdoor boots....
Boots for wear around camp, during frigid weather, should be loose. Tight boots reduce your circulation to your feet.
And if you wear wool socks, odds are they might take more room than your everyday socks, furthering the need for loose fitting boots.
Wear layers. Be careful of wearing cotton clothing.
Cotton provides not much insulation, and any body sweat from temporarily overheating will soak your cotton clothing and can take a day or day and night to dry on your body—freezing you in the process
Wear something warm on your head—balaclava, neck gaiters, toboggan.
Use hand warmers either electronic or disposable.
HotHands work great
Ok to stack under quilts. Ok to toss a blanket or tarp over hammock ridgeline
Under quilt protectors can help, especially if it’s windy
Campfirecan warm you.
And if you have to bail, you can sleep in your car, with engine and heater on. Just don’t arrive with an empty gas tank.
Also possible to stay by campfire
But take care not to catch fire from falling asleep too close to
I’m old and am no longer hot blooded, easily getting cold.
It’ll be so cold…
“Big women and men with hairy backs will come back in style”
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OUCH!! Bundle up!
Phantom (as always) has some good advice. Only thing i would add is to bring a piece of closed- cell foam to stand on (or to place feet on when sitting) to insulate feet from the snow (hoping!!) or cold ground. Another piece of foam for the seat and back of your chair is indispensable.
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"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver
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