Thread: Winter (Snow) Camping Trip @ End Of January??

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    Default Winter (Snow) Camping Trip @ End Of January??

    Hey Guys

    Do we have any winter campers in here? I used to do it all the time in college, even before i had a cool 4x4 to do it in. I still got all the gear stuff and I have been itching to use it lately!

    Any interest in a weekend trip? Possibly just an overnight (head out EARLY Sat AM and return Afternoon on Sunday) to get out feet wet (yes, lame pun intended)

    It would most likely be within 3-5 hours of San Diego.

    Any interest? If so, post up and i will do some research!

    Thanks
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    I've camped in the snow a few times. It's been awhile, but I would love to do it again. I need to put all my nice camping gear to use.
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    I am game. We did some camping and technical snow driving last January. I would certainly be up for that again.

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    Default In an Igloo?

    This sounds great... too bad I live in Indiana and not closer to ya'll. I've always wanted to buy and try this product. I think camping in an igloo would be so awesome!


    This tool is all you need to build one, comes with instructions and everything. I can't find the website, but I read about a couple of buddies who hiked into the mountains of Colorado and camped out of an Igloo for a week just to get away from it all. They had great meals, read books, just relaxed. They said it was deathly quiet almost all the time and had to dig out on a couple occasions after more snowfall. Fun!
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    Default Igloo Camping in Denali

    Even more cool stuff with igloos...
    Igloos at Denali in Alaska.
    Joel Ericson
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    So keep'em coming these lines on the road
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    Quote Originally Posted by HongerVenture
    Even more cool stuff with igloos...
    Igloos at Denali in Alaska.
    Those are cool and all but i still prefer my 4 season tent!

    Glad to see there is some interest. I will start poking around and see what i come up with. Any suggestions? Maybe the Big Bear Lake area?
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    There is nothing listed online that i can find. Hoping it happens word of mouth! Been busy as hell too! More details soon! I promise!
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    Some SNOW would be a big help if you want to winter camp
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    Quote Originally Posted by calamaridog
    Some SNOW would be a big help if you want to winter camp
    Good point... It has not been a very wet winter.

    BUT, Prescott is forcasted for snow this Sunday
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