Winter camp (sleeping in the snow)

[Greyhawk]

My daughters wanted to do an overnight winter camping trip in the bush, and they wanted to sleep under the stars. This weekend we had a warming trend (Highs in the thirties and lows in the teens, Fahrenheit) so off we went, with two sleds and a backpack of gear. Both girls had fun and want to do it again, so I will chalk it up to a success!

[JEBar]

OUTSTANDING .... y'all are building family memories that will last a lifetime

[RanchRoper]

Campfire never felt so good...

[Greyhawk]

Campfire never felt so good...

You got it sir! Especially in the morning with a hot cup of coffee!

[BigAl52]

Id need a bonfire to do that. But I aint as good as I once was. Those daughters are tougher than me.

[RanchRoper]

Your daughters will tell their grand kids about that trip. Good on ya'.

[Greyhawk]

Id need a bonfire to do that. But I aint as good as I once was. Those daughters are tougher than me.

I did the same trip when I was in my thirties, with my boys. One night it got down to -15 and I had no problem.... Now I'm in my fifties and it gets down in the teens above zero and I freeze my butt off! Not to mention how cotton pickin sore I was when I got up in the morning! But, I'd do it again, gets us all out in the wild and out from in front of the TV.... Not to mention the stars were just awesome and there was a bit of a meteor shower all night. (believe me I was awake for most of it, trying to get comfortable.)

[markiver54]

Congratulations GH!! sounds and looks like very QUALITY time with your daughters. Nice pics. Makes me a bit jealous

[Pudsky]

That Duluth Pack looks to me like you are from Northern MN. Best packs out there.

[PT7]

That smile you captured in your "Camp 5" photo will be a great memory for you also, Hawk. Very clear to see that youngster bubbling with enjoyment! Looks like a great outing. Glad you all had the time together. Cool

PT7

[Greyhawk]

That Duluth Pack looks to me like you are from Northern MN. Best packs out there.

Yes they are... They are sure dang expensive though! Someone had a pile of stuff at the end of their driveway with a 'free' sign a couple of years ago, and there were two Duluth Packs in the pile! Like finding a Northern Minnesota Treasure.

[Hatchdog]

Wow, nicely done. Those pics are great. You had a great camp there and I bet that sunshine was welcome.

Last time I winter camped like that was nearly 30 years ago. Elk hunting in NE Washington state with lows near zero. We did have a tent tho no wood stove. Before hitting the sack we had to fill the coffee pot and oatmeal pan with water to heat on the Coleman stove. If not, our water jug would be frozen and could not pour any water out. The coffee pot and pan would fully freeze overnight but a little time on the stove would take care of that. This was early November, not even winter yet. We still call it “the year of the froze”.....

As mentioned earlier your girls will have a great lifelong memory. Of course you Northern Minnesota folks are a hardy breed for sure.