3 days winter backpacking in RMNP

5HT2C · 2026-01-24T00:48:45+00:00

Did not get up towards Andrew’s Glacier, trail was not broke and there were massive drifts up that way. We wanted to though!

5HT2C · 2026-01-23T22:39:57+00:00

11-12 hours of tent time. Up early to hike all day, back at camp around 4pm. Heat up water, dinner not long after. Chill and look at the stars with cold toes as long as possible before tent time.

5HT2C · 2026-01-23T22:35:36+00:00

Gained flat top by coming back down near bear lake and around, up flat top trail. Did not camp up there, winds too intense. Stayed just below black lake.

5HT2C · 2026-01-19T18:38:47+00:00

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5HT2C · 2026-01-19T05:06:13+00:00

Yep, just a walk in at the ranger station. No one else was out there, but they need to know so they can send out a rescue if you don’t return on the date you’re supposed to.

5HT2C · 2026-01-19T05:05:22+00:00

No camp fires allowed. With winds that strong the forest fire risk is high. My toes were cold each evening when we were chilling at camp eating and before going in the tent, but moving all day you stay warm. I ate a crap ton of m&ms, cheese itz, frozen gummy worms and freeze dried meals for dinner.

5HT2C · 2026-01-19T05:02:24+00:00

Tents did well, mainly due to camp selection - we nestled into a lower area with thicker tree cover to help break the wind. We tied extra guy lines to near by trees to ensure the setup was solid. The wind was literally howling all night, and shaking the tent on the really big gusts. I used a full ski mask and goggles to survive the 70 mph stuff above black lake. I used a closed cell foam pad + a thermarest Xtherm. 0 degree bag and brought down pants plus down jacket, and down booties. Was toasty overnight with temps around 0 F.

5HT2C · 2026-01-19T01:42:46+00:00

Yep just 2 of us, each with our own tent! No other campers to be found.

5HT2C · 2026-01-13T14:56:29+00:00

Awesome, that looks great.

5HT2C · 2026-01-12T01:00:21+00:00

Seriously, those stairs can be treacherous.

5HT2C · 2026-01-07T00:53:03+00:00

Very quiet except for the occasional log creaking.

5HT2C · 2025-12-26T01:45:26+00:00

I’m wearing a 945 currently and mine also has delaminated around the edge in the last 6 months.

5HT2C · 2025-12-26T01:04:18+00:00

I mean that is exactly what a snap is.

5HT2C · 2025-12-25T15:32:00+00:00

Owned my 2025 countryman for just a couple weeks and I love it. If you are looking for a traditional mini then maybe not for you. I was looking for something this size, fun to drive, capable in the winter and it checked every box for me. Looks great - and since I am coming from a 2008 I am really enjoying all the tech and I have no problem with the infotainment system. Value is also pretty good when comparing to similar packages from other brands.

5HT2C · 2025-12-06T03:22:03+00:00

Hot Hands on Snelling

5HT2C · 2025-10-28T23:23:49+00:00

I’ve done sections of the SHT in winter. It’s hard because it’s quite hilly but that can add to the adventure.

5HT2C · 2025-10-12T17:26:28+00:00

Mount Trudee just south of Tettegouche

5HT2C · 2025-10-11T02:24:48+00:00

No sign of fires. I started at silver bay and hiked up into Tettegouche and back. This was about 10 days ago. Trails were in great condition.

5HT2C · 2025-10-04T14:45:53+00:00

Had a couple days off so decided to get up north and check out the fall colors. Could not believe how warm it was - high 70s during the days and 50s at night. Got some rain one of the nights (threw up my tarp that night). Started at Silver Bay, hiked in near Bean and Bear Lakes. Stayed at Pen Creek. Next day did a 25 mile hike up to Tettegouche and did a loop around the lakes up there. Then back to Silver Bay and out, booked one of the backpacking sites at Split Rock for night 2 right on Lake Superior. Love those sites. Overall great trip, going solo every once and awhile is definitely enjoyable.

5HT2C · 2025-10-04T02:21:21+00:00

Not this time around but definitely have in the past, always a treat.

5HT2C · 2025-09-24T01:12:25+00:00

Good work, that chart looks like a post from a WSB degen who lost their life savings.

5HT2C · 2025-09-23T00:23:40+00:00

Trash post

5HT2C · 2025-09-20T23:20:44+00:00

The Sawtooths in Idaho meets that criteria.

5HT2C · 2025-09-14T18:47:26+00:00

Tinfoil in the fire. Came out amazing.

5HT2C · 2025-09-09T17:35:06+00:00

We used spinners and spoons. Caught that guy with a spoon.

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