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Hulksmash Cleaning up.
Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 7113 | TRs | Pics Location: Arlington |
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Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:34 pm
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I attended the annual winter hang at Umtantum creek over the weekend. As always a fun event. I arrived Friday afternoon with enough time to scout out some nice trees, and prep for the camp fire for the night. The sky was clear, the moon was out and so were the stars. Oh yes it was COLD!
Next morning was clear and cold. Snug an warm floating in a cloud of goose down there was not much incentive to get up. Finally the beckoning call of my stomach drove me out the warmth of my nest. Had to warm the can of fuel by the camp fire to get the stove to light. Did i mention it was cold
Went, for a stroll up the canyon after breakfast at the crack of 11.
Saturday night spent saying warm by the fire. A flask of whiskey got passed around...errr it was claimed to be whiskey...i think it was E85
Awoke Sunday morning with my ski mask frozen to my beard. Did i mention it was COLD?
"Bears couldn't care less about us....we smell bad and don't taste too good. Bugs on the other hand see us as vending machines." - WetDog
Albuterol! it's the 11th essential
"Bears couldn't care less about us....we smell bad and don't taste too good. Bugs on the other hand see us as vending machines." - WetDog
Albuterol! it's the 11th essential
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Mugs Member
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 208 | TRs | Pics Location: Kent, Wa. |
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Thu Feb 09, 2012 9:47 pm
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Ah come on man it wasn't that cold. We had a killer fire going the whole time. At night we were in tons of down...or at least I was. And Saturday night I don't think you would have cared what the temps were
It was a fun time had by all.
I miss my 4.8Lb base weight as a ground dweller...But I sure DON'T MISS the ground.
I miss my 4.8Lb base weight as a ground dweller...But I sure DON'T MISS the ground.
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kite Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Posts: 1416 | TRs | Pics Location: Olympia |
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Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:25 pm
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That looked like a nice place for trip, how far up the canyon did you go?
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Pikawhisperer Wag More, Bark Less!
Joined: 14 Sep 2011 Posts: 441 | TRs | Pics Location: Somewhere in a lookout |
Great pictures HS! Just curious if you needed any extra padding or liners in your hammock with the cold weather? Was the sleeping bag enough?
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Mugs Member
Joined: 02 Jan 2007 Posts: 208 | TRs | Pics Location: Kent, Wa. |
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:25 am
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"We" use what is called a UQ (under quilt) and they go on the outside under the hammock underneath us. they differ in temp range and loft. I think we both had 20f UQ's
For the top cover we use TQ (top quilts) which is like a sleeping bag without the bottom.
I had a 0F TQ...so I think in total I had about 9 or so inches of loft around me.
I miss my 4.8Lb base weight as a ground dweller...But I sure DON'T MISS the ground.
I miss my 4.8Lb base weight as a ground dweller...But I sure DON'T MISS the ground.
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Gwen LO Girl-of-the-Month
Joined: 14 Feb 2010 Posts: 1673 | TRs | Pics
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:57 am
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Tomorrow's not promised to anyone, so be bold, scare yourself, attempt something with no guarantee of success. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve. -Olive McGloin
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Hulksmash Cleaning up.
Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 7113 | TRs | Pics Location: Arlington |
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Hulksmash
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:30 am
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So i decided to try something a bit different. I dug my Hennessy out of the closet. Used the stock open cell foam pad and under cover from the super shelter, plus my 20* underquilt. The undercover was just loose enough to not compress the down of the under quilt. The cover also helped reduce and drafts induced my squirming around. My Hennessy has a zipper mod in the bug net so i don't have to worry about getting out the bottom. That was the bottom insulation.
On top, i used my 20* Feathered Friends puffin, plus a 20* Katabatic Gear down quilt. Needless to say i had no problem staying warm in the hammock.
"Bears couldn't care less about us....we smell bad and don't taste too good. Bugs on the other hand see us as vending machines." - WetDog
Albuterol! it's the 11th essential
"Bears couldn't care less about us....we smell bad and don't taste too good. Bugs on the other hand see us as vending machines." - WetDog
Albuterol! it's the 11th essential
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IanB Vegetable Belayer
Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 1062 | TRs | Pics Location: gone whuljin' |
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:48 am
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That is such a beautiful place to visit. Your winter photos are striking!
"Forget gaining a little knowledge about a lot and strive to learn a lot about a little." - Harvey Manning
"Forget gaining a little knowledge about a lot and strive to learn a lot about a little." - Harvey Manning
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Toni Member
Joined: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 829 | TRs | Pics Location: Issaquah |
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:34 am
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Looks like you had a fun time. Love that area and can't wait to stomp around there in the spring, when it's not so COLD....
Great pics, the 2nd one reminds me a bit of a Bev Doolittle painting.
No tic sightings, right? some seasons they're out early....
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BigBear Member
Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Posts: 390 | TRs | Pics Location: 509er |
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:56 am
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I thought fires were not allowed, but what do I know I only hike there once a week.
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D. Inscho Not bored yet...
Joined: 28 Feb 2010 Posts: 973 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellingham,WA |
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:45 am
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Fine exposure and super detail! No tripod shake either. Splendid! It makes me feel like I'm in Apollo on approach
http://david-inscho.smugmug.com/
The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
http://david-inscho.smugmug.com/
The key to a successful trip is to do the planning during work hours. -- John Muir
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.” --Ed Abbey
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Hulksmash Cleaning up.
Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 7113 | TRs | Pics Location: Arlington |
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Hulksmash
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:57 am
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BigBear wrote: | I thought fires were not allowed, but what do I know I only hike there once a week. |
I can find nothing forbidding fires on the BLM site. If fires are not allowed, then that sign that's posted at the trail head that says "don't burn when windy" should be clarified to "fires not allowed" or "fires prohibited" But what do i know i only go here once a year.
"Bears couldn't care less about us....we smell bad and don't taste too good. Bugs on the other hand see us as vending machines." - WetDog
Albuterol! it's the 11th essential
"Bears couldn't care less about us....we smell bad and don't taste too good. Bugs on the other hand see us as vending machines." - WetDog
Albuterol! it's the 11th essential
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BigBear Member
Joined: 16 Feb 2010 Posts: 390 | TRs | Pics Location: 509er |
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Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:53 pm
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Sorry I guess your right. It is no fires from April 15-October 15. I was a little confused because the sign just says "no fires" and a couple months ago i was out there somebody in uniform(don't know if it was FS or what) was taking apart campfire rings.
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Hikingqueen Member
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 2946 | TRs | Pics
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Love this area, great pics as always!
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Gray Lazy Hiker
Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Posts: 1059 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle, WA |
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Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:38 pm
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D. Inscho wrote: |
Fine exposure and super detail! No tripod shake either. Splendid! It makes me feel like I'm in Apollo on approach |
Aye, great shot.
What equipment were you using?
--Gray
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