Winter Camping at Wanoga Sno Park, 1 night, 0 e.g., 1.2 miles total

This event is aimed at those that have camped in cold weather, perhaps snowy environments.

Conditions for Saturday: Mostly sunny with a high of 51. Saturday night, partly cloudy with a low around 36. Sunday, 10% chance of rain after 12pm.

Everyone has all their gear. In the conditions we'll be camping in, no one needs a 4-season tent, or a minus zero degree sleeping bag. But if you have a 4-season tent and or a cold weather bag, DO bring it.

I'll recommend, even if you have a high R-value sleeping pad, a foam pad to be placed below your present sleeping pad ~ either a pliable foam pad or a foam pad that is made from the material that a pool noodle is made from. I'm bringing the latter.

The key to warmth comes down to layers. I would like everyone to click on the link I provided from REI. It'll serve as a refresher for the seasoned amongst us.

Check this out: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/winter-camping.html

What to bring? The 10 Essentials, what you'd normally bring with you backpacking. Bring one dinner, one breakfast, lots of snacks, 2 liters of water, extra wool socks, gloves (mittens are better), along with hand and foot warmers--the 18 hour variety are the best. Also, a headlamp with fresh batteries.

***I'll be bringing my sled. I can usually haul a few bundles of wood. You can find recational sleds at lots o' places for about $20-25. We are heading out to a familiar place within the Wanoga Sno Park.

***Everyone brings a bundle of wood! Somebody bring a little kindling too.

I'll need a couple of drivers with snow park passes. Everyone chips in $5 for gas.

Contact me with questions. 541-408-6768
You may bring a guest ONLY if that person shares your experience for winter camping.
Tom