So we hiked to Tumbledown Mtn about 3.5 miles in an unpacked snowy trail. BEST MOMENT: A MOOSE!
We were standing watching it when we heard snowmobiles so we moved to the side (as did the moose) the moose kept coming closer n closer to us and at a point i was wondering if it might trample us. he finally veered into the woods but stayed near the edge n we were able to watch him for a bit.
When we got to the trail head n it was 3 feet of snow thru the whole trAil. Each step we sunk to our hips with our big packs so after about 100 yards we decided to set up our tent. We cozied up and boiled snow to cook our ramen noodles. Twas delicious n warming. For cold feet i wrapped them in platic bags (yes it does sound crazy) but my feet were so comfy without any socks. We hung all our wet sweaty clothes on caribeaners in our tent and hung out for the night. We thought of ways to lighten our loads n decided a pee pot would probably be a good thing for me seeing as to Jakes one bathroom break i had about 5. and going into the cold snow after getting all cozy stinkss.
Overall we were super impressed with how warm we were all night and we gained a boost of confidence and are even more excited as its only 15 days til we start the approach trail in georgia!
We were standing watching it when we heard snowmobiles so we moved to the side (as did the moose) the moose kept coming closer n closer to us and at a point i was wondering if it might trample us. he finally veered into the woods but stayed near the edge n we were able to watch him for a bit.
When we got to the trail head n it was 3 feet of snow thru the whole trAil. Each step we sunk to our hips with our big packs so after about 100 yards we decided to set up our tent. We cozied up and boiled snow to cook our ramen noodles. Twas delicious n warming. For cold feet i wrapped them in platic bags (yes it does sound crazy) but my feet were so comfy without any socks. We hung all our wet sweaty clothes on caribeaners in our tent and hung out for the night. We thought of ways to lighten our loads n decided a pee pot would probably be a good thing for me seeing as to Jakes one bathroom break i had about 5. and going into the cold snow after getting all cozy stinkss.
Overall we were super impressed with how warm we were all night and we gained a boost of confidence and are even more excited as its only 15 days til we start the approach trail in georgia!