VA > GHSP/ Mt-Rogers-Winter-Hang > Jan 18 - 21/ 2024

[slowhike]

Batten down the hatches with that sustained wind and wind gusts!
No fun to get up and re-stake the tarp, especially in that cold and wind.

You know this already but try to use as many fixed tie outs as possible, trees, limbs, saplings, roots.
I have laid rocks or logs on any guyline that I had to use a stake on in windy conditions.
Good to point that out to others.

[chknbone]

Thanks. I thought I would be okay but just wanted some assurance.

I recently used the 20F UQ, UQP and TQ on a trip with an overnight low of 22F where I slept in nothing but my shorts and was completely warm (and actually almost had to vent once or twice). But I know there's a BIG difference between 22F and 4F.

Now that you mention it....I'll have a full length CCF pad with me as well that I can always throw into the mix.

[Shug]

Thanks. I thought I would be okay but just waned some assurance.

I recently used the 20F UQ, UQP and TQ on a trip with an overnight low of 22F where I slept in nothing but my shorts and was completely warm (and actually almost had to vent once or twice). But I know there's a BIG difference between 22F and 4F.

Now that you mention it....I'll have a full length CCF pad with me as well that I can always throw into the mix.

I think you will be good to go. Just made sure you're pretty warm when you crawl in for the night. A short walk around, running in place or some jumping jacks gets the blood flowing. Pout a jacket or parka over the footbox of your TQ. Feet are the first to get cold. Warm feet...a good night.
Shug

[WV]

Good luck, all. I'm bailing - likely snowstorm here to shovel and sundry other excuses. Be safe, and have fun.

[supernettipot]

We are bailing too. Sorry guys!

Peety is tough AF. If he's bailing, you fence sitters should listen.

[Koolranch]

Peety is tough AF. If he's bailing, you fence sitters should listen.

Very true, Im coming up tomorow mid day. I plan to stay till Sunday.

[L.D. Cakes]

Good luck, all. I'm bailing - likely snowstorm here to shovel and sundry other excuses. Be safe, and have fun.

Well that's it for me. I was hoping to see you WV. I was bringing students to gain some winter hammock knowledge. But this has gotten too serious for what they are prepared for.

[iceman857]

I will try to get up there tonight but honestly, I think I may just wait until Saturday with the wind. Cold doesn't bother me nearly as much as the prospect of strong winds.

[slowhike]

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From Hickey this morning.
He said; 16 degrees and snowing!

[slowhike]

From Hickery.
He asked about today's updates on this planning thread.
Said it's really snowing!

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