Trip Report #3 Winter Camping

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Posted by BigSmoke on November 27, 2007 at 12:44:26 am EST

I know its still fall and all but when the low hit 12 degrees I think it qualifies. First night was 12, second nigh was a balmy 20.

We went up to the Spruce Knob Seneca rocks area, neighbors to Canaan Valley and Dolly Sods. This is a beautiful area and we plan to go back to the Sods this spring/summer.

I don't have an amazing story for you all. I am just appreciative of all the advice which really helped in our planning.

We took a little of everyones advice and tailored it to our trip. We layered, and stayed toasty warm. We brought plenty of hot meals and hot chocolate and a snack for bedtime for those calories we would need to keep warm for bedtime.

I am so glad we did this as it was such a pleasant experience and opens up a whole new realm of experience for my wife and I.

We stayed toasty warm the entire time, not a cold toe or finger to be had. We slept like babies as the down bags did their job.

The only issue was had was condensation which seems to something everyone deals with. If I understand its just a matter of getting your ventilation right so you don't freeze but also so you don't drown.

It's late and I have meeting all day tomorrow. Just wanted to get this posted up before to much time had passed. I will try and get some pictures up at some point tomorrow.

Cheers

Greg

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