Re: [at-l] My first winter overnighter

["W F Thorneloe, MD" <thornel@attglobal.net>]

Sounds like a neat trip report. Here's my few questions and queries, as I 
would like to try winter hiking too, especially if I ever get the interest 
in Smokies in early Spring.

Do you think you ate enough for supper? Did your warming up indoors for 
supper sap your cold tolerance? What sort of bag did you sleep in (was the 
20 degree rating realistic)? How big is that tent (the smaller the volume 
you warm up, the easier it is to keep warm)? Did you wear a fleece cap into 
the sleeping bag? It sounds like you had good insulation below you.

I sure feel for you over that Nature's Call at 4AM and 25 degrees! At least 
you probably didn't need to bear bag!

OrangeBug
Atlanta, GA

At 10:13 PM 2/21/2000 -0500, Trailmixup@aol.com wrote:
>I learned that I can at least *survive* outside with my gear, but I also
>learned that I've got some tweaking to do to make this a workable situation.
>I know that one needs to redefine what constitutes 'comfort,' but this was
>more discomfort than I am able to handle.  'Need a heavier bag.  'Need more
>than that.  (Would a bivy tent work better for me in winter?)

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