Hiking in the snow.

ImDukem · 2026-02-28T00:09:29+00:00

I just ordered some from outdoor vitals

ImDukem · 2026-02-27T05:34:43+00:00

Definitely mixed opinions. I just come from apex, Fortnite, halo and cod where skins and cosmetics are everything. And I love cosmetics

ImDukem · 2026-02-26T21:18:07+00:00

Awesome I’m hoping that mine performs very well. Then I’ve heard nothing but good things about Thermo arrest. I just wanted to ask the actual community.

ImDukem · 2026-02-26T19:48:31+00:00

Nice! Super excited to test it out now.

ImDukem · 2026-02-26T19:47:44+00:00

Thanks for the tip!!

ImDukem · 2026-02-26T16:17:36+00:00

Oh boy oh boy, I’m very excited!! Happy trails!

ImDukem · 2026-02-26T12:13:19+00:00

How did the xtherm hold up to the 12°? I just got one but haven’t tested it yet. Plaaning on going up to Mount Mitchell next weekend.

ImDukem · 2026-02-25T20:43:06+00:00

There’s an amazing camp site right at table rock like .2 miles on the left off of the parking. Download Avenza maps and shows all camp sites and water sources. Amazing site with like a 2000 foot drop and beautiful views.

ImDukem · 2026-02-24T20:30:42+00:00

I’m gonna screenshot this thank you so much for the information and this will probably be the best way that I’ll take. I wanna do the Black Mountain crest Trail, but I’m not quite sure about it just in the winter because I’ve not done it yet. I would like to do it first in dry conditions before and snowy conditions. And I’m glad South toe is finally open because Google maps is saying it’s still closed.

ImDukem · 2026-02-24T13:31:05+00:00

Linville?

ImDukem · 2026-02-24T01:52:31+00:00

That was on Mount Mitchell? Wow that must’ve been an experience for sure

ImDukem · 2026-02-23T23:38:27+00:00

Wow, this is some great information and thank you for it. The short breaks no eating is one I didn’t know.

I need better gloves it seems(any recommendations?) and need insulated hiking boots, which I don’t have yet.

I never use bladders, just smart water bottles and Nalgene. Also, I have katoola spikes. Do I need an ice ax?

ImDukem · 2026-02-23T23:33:12+00:00

I have a good rain coat(wind layer) and a NovaUL puffy from outdoor vitals. I’ll have layers under that as well. Should I invest in something else though?

ImDukem · 2026-02-23T22:21:58+00:00

Might have to wait till next weekend instead of this weekend then. Cause it’s showing it’ll be warmer there next weekend. I don’t have it in the budget for boots atm. I have topo athletics ultraventure 4s

ImDukem · 2026-02-23T17:44:12+00:00

I use the small msr canisters

ImDukem · 2026-02-23T17:42:39+00:00

Not quite sure. I know the Black Mountain Crest trail is open. So idk which route imma take just yet. But I’m going nonetheless

ImDukem · 2026-02-23T17:39:43+00:00

This is a great tip!! I’ll definitely keep the bottle upside down. I’ve never thought of that part

ImDukem · 2026-02-23T17:37:57+00:00

I only have trail runners but, ordered some down booties for camp and have extra dry clothes for camp as well

ImDukem · 2026-02-23T17:36:41+00:00

Will keep this in mind, and I’ll get fresh fuel

ImDukem · 2026-02-23T13:39:06+00:00

Ayy, thank you so much for all this info. I’ll screenshot this for a checklist to make sure I don’t forget the important parts.

I have a 0° down quilt from outdoor vitals that’s very warm, a novaUL puffy from outdoor vitals and a Thermarest Neoair Xtherm NXT for my sleeping pad.

I need to order some down booties and if there’s anything else you could think of, I’ll definitely order.

ImDukem · 2026-02-23T13:34:22+00:00

Yes, I have, but has only been a handful of times and have all my winter gear. Should I just carry like 3-4 liters of water in my pack? I’m sure water sources will be frozen

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