+Natureboy44 Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Are any of you interested in winter camping in addition to geocaching? It is hard to find willing souls for the most part. Quote Link to comment
+Peconic Bay Sailors Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Only if the temps are above 60 degrees... Quote Link to comment
+TeamHopewell Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Just let me know when (with some advance notice[])!! I haven't got out much since my sons got out of scouting. I have plenty of equipment getting dusty. Quote Link to comment
+HartClimbs Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 A couple years ago - I camped out on Mount Washington in January (during a winter mountaineering course). Winter camping rocks! (although ice on the inside of the tent is an occupational hazard). >grin< Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I love winter camping. Let me know when and give me a few weeks notice and I'd be happy to join you. This time though, I'll remember to bring the right sleeping bag. That was one cccccold night. Quote Link to comment
+MREAGLEWO1 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 im going this weekend to camp...well inside a cabin in mahwah Quote Link to comment
+Natureboy44 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Glad to see there are some potential takers!!! I'm thinking either the 1st or 3rd weekend in February. Quote Link to comment
+Woodlit Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I used to go camping in the fall all the time. Everything you need for a few days on your back, using the surrounds, loads of fun and relaxation. I've never gone in the winter, but i'd imagine it would be more like work than fun. Its hard to fit everything you need in one pack when your sleeping bag is so puffy, its bigger than your bag completely Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Glad to see there are some potential takers!!! I'm thinking either the 1st or 3rd weekend in February. You'll be there. Maybe I'll be there. The question is will winter be there? Quote Link to comment
+MREAGLEWO1 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Glad to see there are some potential takers!!! I'm thinking either the 1st or 3rd weekend in February. You'll be there. Maybe I'll be there. The question is will winter be there? But isnt easier to find caches with no snow? Quote Link to comment
+trowel32 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) This must be a guy thing...I don't see too many women signing up. My boyfriend loves winter camping...I like camping, but if it is 30 degreees or below, its too cold for me You all must have super powered internal heaters or something Edited January 3, 2007 by trowel32 Quote Link to comment
+Wayfinders Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Plenty warm when your 10 feet underground Would be interesting to see the checklist..... Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 This must be a guy thing...I don't see too many women signing up. My boyfriend loves winter camping...I like camping, but if it is 30 degreees or below, its too cold for me You all must have super powered internal heaters or something Just good clothing. Seriously, Skigirl has joined me on a few winter trips and enjoyed herself. I just had to get her a really, really warm sleeping bag and she's good to go. Quote Link to comment
+MREAGLEWO1 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 also, you could consider a cabin, many cabin come with some type of heat like a wood stove....could get very toasty in there. I had one stove catch fire on top of that we were trying to dry out from the rain...it was soaked all the way through. also we had a cast iron stove starting to glow alil.........trust me you would want to open the door and few windows for some a/c in the winter... Quote Link to comment
+trowel32 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 (edited) The coldest I have ever gone was 17 degrees - New Year's Eve 2000 I think I EVENTUALLY fell asleep, but boy was it cold. My sleeping bag is kind of bad though...rated for 20 degrees, but even at 30 degrees I am cold. Mainly, my face is cold but no way to keep that warm without suffocating There's some nice cabins in Baxter State Park in Maine, but you aren't allowed to winter camp there unless you have a group of four people...no caches there either, except for this one: Sights to Bewhole (sorry...had to get back on geocaching topic). Edited January 3, 2007 by trowel32 Quote Link to comment
+Waterboy Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I remember something called “winter” from my youth. Unfortunately I have not seen anything like it for a couple of years. Do you think you could define the word “winter”? Waterboy With Wife Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I remember something called “winter” from my youth. Unfortunately I have not seen anything like it for a couple of years. Do you think you could define the word “winter”? Waterboy With Wife I have pictures somewhere. Quote Link to comment
Guyute1210 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Mainly, my face is cold but no way to keep that warm without suffocating Just take a hand towel with you and cover your face with it. You will be suprised how warm it will keep your face compared to not using one. Quote Link to comment
+TeamHopewell Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Short notice. But I will be going on a short backpack next weekend 19-21. It will be on the AT in pa. from rte 309 to Bake Oven Knob shelter and back. We will be night hiking in to New Tripoli campsite friday night. Then go to Bake Oven Knob shelter Saturday and back to Rte. 309 Sunday. Long range forcast looks like we might have some winter weather. This will be about a 12 mile round trip hike. There are caches along the route to be had. If the weather is nice there are some nicve views to be had also. If interested let me know and I'll get more information to you. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Short notice. But I will be going on a short backpack next weekend 19-21. It will be on the AT in pa. from rte 309 to Bake Oven Knob shelter and back. We will be night hiking in to New Tripoli campsite friday night. Then go to Bake Oven Knob shelter Saturday and back to Rte. 309 Sunday. Long range forcast looks like we might have some winter weather. This will be about a 12 mile round trip hike. There are caches along the route to be had. If the weather is nice there are some nicve views to be had also. If interested let me know and I'll get more information to you. A possibility. I'll know more as the weekend approaches. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I'll check into the a local B and B and watch ya hunt for the cache as I drink my hot chocolate *ouch! that was hot* Quote Link to comment
+Waterboy Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Short notice. But I will be going on a short backpack next weekend 19-21. It will be on the AT in pa. from rte 309 to Bake Oven Knob shelter and back. We will be night hiking in to New Tripoli campsite friday night. Then go to Bake Oven Knob shelter Saturday and back to Rte. 309 Sunday. Long range forcast looks like we might have some winter weather. This will be about a 12 mile round trip hike. There are caches along the route to be had. If the weather is nice there are some nicve views to be had also. If interested let me know and I'll get more information to you. Excellent choice TeamHopewell. Although there is not much of an elevation change on this stretch it is one of the rockiest and nastiest sections. It also has some good views. Wish we could join you, but it conflicts with other plans. Waterboy With Wife Quote Link to comment
+TeamHopewell Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 We did find winter weather on our A.T. hike. We woke up Sat morning to 12 degree temps. Had some flurries on Saturday and a stiff breeze from the NW. Glad we stayed on the east side of the ridge Saturday night. Mostly the same Sunday morning but very little wind. Great section to hike in PA. Quote Link to comment
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