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From Accuweather comes this long range snow forecast. The basis of the forecast is on the prediction that a weak La Nina will be forming this fall and continuing through the winter. Last year, we had a strong La Nina with blocking over Greenland that lead to a very snowy winter across the Midwest and [...] Going through my WinterCampers.com archives I found these Limericks from our Murphy’ Lake Trip. There was a hiker from Carlisle Who hiked in 3.8 miles Until he came to a bog Through which he did slog But he did it with excellent style. Sparky skipped a date with his bride In giving his fellow hikers [...] From www.Dogsledding.com: NASA scientist say this winter will offer the greatest sky show since 1958, when auroras which are usually seen only in the far north enchanted people all the way to Mexico. The event will be caused by a “solar maximum” – a period when the sun’s magnetic field on the solar equator rotates [...] The Swedish Fire Steel fire starter comes in three models: The Mini model is available in orange, weighs .5 oz., is 3 inches long and is rated for approximately 1500 uses. The Scout model is available in red, weighs 1 oz., is 3 inches long and is rated for approximately 3000 uses. The Army model [...] Outside Online has published their annual winter gear guide. While most equipment is more appropriate to ski slopes and lodges there are reviews of gear appropriate for trail (e.g. snowshoes, nordic skiing, winter camping, insulated jackets and winter boots) or backcountry use (e.g. skis, bindings, multi-use jackets, backpacks, ski boots, gloves, safety tools and base [...] I heard a brief line spoken by 4-time Iditarod winner Jeff King that seemed so relevant to winter camping. During one of the Iditarod races there was a lay-over / check points where a lot of the teams were stopping for a brief rest. Jeff King took a different approach. He re-supplied with food, loaded [...] |
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