It's time to get back in the snow camping mode. I'd like to gert together a group who always wanted to give it a shot, but didn't want to set out alone. Some "How to" session with everyone throwing in their best tips. We'll need some experienced snow campers who are interestd to come along and help give tips.
I was thinking Uncompahgre. Meet Saturday morning about 8:30AM (Montrose motels?), take a semi-leisurely 4 mile/ 2200' (or more, depending on snow closure) snowshoe/ski trip from the 2WD to the 4WD THs. Arrive at camp by noon and set up tents (snowcaves?; but not MY thing.) Maybe a campfire (again, not my thing) or a beacon search. Maybe get a few people to set some track for Sunday.
Sunday at 6AM, set out for the summit. Goal would be to cover 3.25 miles and 3000' by 11AM and get back to camp by 2PM. Hit the cars by 4PM. it's a 4-5 hour drive home for most. Who's interested? post to the thread, but if you are serious, send me a PM.
Due to the "invitation to first timers", poor weather forecasts would call off the trip as late as Wed. 12/8.
Steve
Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
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sgladbach
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Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
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Couldn't we all use 50 years of humble growth?
Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
PM sent...thank you for putting this together.
Jason
Jason
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zoriloco
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Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
Id be interested for sure.
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Shogun
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Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
Just my game!
I have marked my calendar for this one...
...and I would be happy to "set some track for Sunday"!
I have marked my calendar for this one...
...and I would be happy to "set some track for Sunday"!
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WIclimber
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Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
I'm in! Who's interested in carpooling from Denver?
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Scott P
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Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
Dang. I would like to go (with my boy), but after December 8 I'll be sweating in the Indonesian jungles.
Will you be doing more trips later in the year?
Will you be doing more trips later in the year?
I'm old, slow and fat. Unfortunately, those are my good qualities.
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zoriloco
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Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
My Jeep is kinda of a gaz hog, so id be willing to pay you for gas if you have the extra room in your car.WIclimber wrote:I'm in! Who's interested in carpooling from Denver?
Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
I don't mind driving, but I have an old 4Runner so my feelings won't be hurt if someone else has a nicer/more comfortable ride. I do live in Castle Rock, but if we plan to head out Hwy 50, maybe CR would be a good place to meet. We will stay in touch as plans develop.WIclimber wrote:I'm in! Who's interested in carpooling from Denver?
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Perea
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Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
Interested
Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
Interested and ill be on skis if I go.
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Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
I can't commit 100%, as that is the weekend before finals for me, but if I'm not too swamped with schoolwork I'd be interested. I have a 2-man winter tent that I can bring. What is the rating (degrees) for sleeping bags generally required for winter camping in CO?
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Monster5
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Re: Snow camping practice 12/11-12/12
Same issue as shredthegnar10's. If I can't make that weekend, then I'll be at it one of the following weekends, so route information would be greatly appreciated! I always enjoy reading Steve's winter reports.
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