Round Lake by LTL? Looks like super easy access. No Wood stash? Ha Ha.
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Mmmm - hot tenting. I have been trying to get into this for a while. Will not hijack thread, will start a new one over in the Gear forum.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Eyes on the Forest, not on the Trees
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Hey Coldfeet. Thanks for the information. I'm leaning towards Good Luck Lake right now though. If things change I'll let you know. We'll have to meet up one day though.
Originally posted by coldfeet View PostCamp43, Forgot to mention, stop by if your in the area.
Think I have your email, if not send me a pm
As of now I saw the long range forecast for Lake Placid on Wed the 27th... -4F at night! ouch!
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Originally posted by Muddy Creek View PostIs the short trail to Good Luck Lake easy to find from the parking area on Rt 10? I've read accounts that it's hard to find. I'm thinking of heading there for an overnight on Christmas Eve if the ground isn't too soupy.
Video day trip to Good Luck Lake: https://youtu.be/cLqCIddgRFs
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Originally posted by coldfeet View PostNegative temps next week. I will go and test gear, keeping daughter home and warm. Need to wait and make it comfortable. Best to all
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Same here. I was planning on camping at Heart Lake next week but minus 10 in the forecast has me thinking twice. I have a hot tent but never camped that cold before. It might be a good test for the equipment as Coldfeet suggests though.Oh I'd rather go and journey where the diamond crest is flowing...
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The advantage of the LOJ is that my car will be there. Hopefully it will start up when it needs to.
I'm going to confirm with the LOJ about purchasing wood there, usually $7-$8 a bundle if I recall. Or I will pick some up at a gas station on the way. Last time I spent a bit of time splitting the wood to burn quicker and that physical work did heat me up. I also bring up some scrap 2x4's that was split as a fire starter. I'm guessing on using 2-3 bundles of firewood per day. It burns pretty fast, guessing on needing 6-7 bundles for the 3 days.
It's amazing how much wood is needed to stay warm and do some cooking on the stove. I hope one day to go on a trip into Canada and see how they cut down standing dead wood.
Been thinking also about bathroom situation... last time on a holiday weekend the port o johns at the LOJ were disgusting. Hope they are cleaner this time, might have a plan in the works.
The weather on my phone now says -15 on Tuesday night, -13 on Wednesday night... Crap and my name is...brrrrr Coldfeet.
Be safe everyone!
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Originally posted by coldfeet View PostIt burns pretty fast, guessing on needing 6-7 bundles for the 3 days.
It's amazing how much wood is needed to stay warm and do some cooking on the stove. I hope one day to go on a trip into Canada and see how they cut down standing dead wood.
Been thinking also about bathroom situation... last time on a holiday weekend the port o johns at the LOJ were disgusting. Hope they are cleaner this time, might have a plan in the works.
As far as the Port-a-John's go. The winter camping classic book Paradise Below Zero by Calvin Rutstrum:
Page 18 "... explaining how they might go about most comfortably performing their urgent body functions in sub-zero temperatures and snow that could be waist-deep. A square of turned-up birch bark is used as a receptacle, the function performed in it inside the warm tent, and immediate disposition made in the wood stove. The bark creates a quick hot flame, and with ventilation no factor in a tent, all is sans gene."
I'm looking forward to our February adventure. Cheers, Kelly
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Nice stash Kelly! Wow, a year old, so cool.
Interesting idea with the bathroom. Thought about those Coleman mini Shower tents that could double as a privy at times with Luggable Loo bucket. Trying not to get to graphic as to make this a "stinky" thread! haha
But really, going to the bathroom in the winter with negative temps is and can be a problem.
Same here for February! Trying to get into "pulling" shape. Gotta go and sit in traffic for 1 1/2 hours now, typical nyc traffic to drive 28 miles
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Oh I'd rather go and journey where the diamond crest is flowing...
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Paul, nice. I probably should have bought that one but I didn’t think of it. Saw the Lugabble Lou one at Campmore and my wife insisted.
I know it’s not the easiest at times to set up a gathering but it would be nice to try. I saw a state park that is near Cooperstown that is open for car camping. Forgot the name. They have like 2-3 spots. Makes it easier for some.
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Hammock Time
Originally posted by coldfeet View PostNegative temps next week. I will go and test gear, keeping daughter home and warm. Need to wait and make it comfortable. Best to all
What time are you planning on bugging out out on Friday? So close to Whiteface, hmmmmmmmm.
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