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This was another “quick” overnight on the SHT. I wanted to finally use my pulk that I had bought last year and see how it works on the trail, if I enjoyed using it, if I thought it was helpful, etc. I had thought that with this route, I could see how the conditions were … Read more
Two years ago I was in the market for some new insoles for my winter boots. Normally I use those thick felted wool insoles like you’d get from Stegers Mukluks for example. But at the time they were sold out and I couldn’t find them anywhere. Poking around online I came across a type I … Read more
When I first started winter camping in really cold winter temps (0F or below) I didn’t have a truly warm bag. I had an old REI “0F” sleeping bag that I picked up at an REI garage sale used, that was definitely a survival rating of 0 not comfort, and I’d have to combine it … Read more
This was a first for me. I’ve done plenty of snowshoeing and camping but had never skied and camped. I’m not that great a XC skier to begin with so I wanted to go somewhere relatively close to home to practice skiing with a pack on and testing out my new winter pack. Ultimately I … Read more
I recently purchased an old Granite Gear Leopard AC 46 pack for $50 to use as a new winter pack. The pack I had been using was an old 75 liter Dueter pack which while extremely comfortable, and plenty roomy, was nearly 7 pounds on its own. Snowshoeing or skiing with a heavy pack on … Read more
This was just a quick overnight trip on the SHT. I wanted to test out some new gear and get out of the house, and I also didnt know what the trail conditions would be, so I planned on a quick outing. I made the drive up to Split Rock Lighthouse State Park and parked … Read more
This was without a doubt the hardest hike of my life. It was the first time ever for me that I couldn’t make it to my designated campsite. I got to the Fox Farm Road trailhead at about Noon. It was a clear day, the first in several weeks, and it was unseasonably warm, temps … Read more
Last week I made my first solo winter trip, heading to the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT). I want to hike the entirety of the trail in my lifetime so my first thought was to start at the Martin Road trailhead, right outside of Duluth and start picking off sections bit by bit heading north. But … Read more