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4-day winter backcountry trip

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PostedDec 19, 2014 at 1:43 pm

Hi all – I have some time off between Xmas and New Years and really want to take advantage of it. I'm based in southern california and am willing to drive 12 hours (or take a quick flight) to a great backcountry destination. Backpacking, fatbiking, packrafting, snowshoeing, and others are all options.

I'm looking for a beautiful area to go with a friend that will offer some off-the-beaten-path experiences and solitude. Wildlife would be an added bonus.

I know this is pretty open-ended but would love any recommendations from the forum!

Lori P BPL Member
PostedDec 19, 2014 at 3:52 pm

How much winter backcountry experience do you have?

PostedDec 19, 2014 at 5:16 pm

Lori – I've been on 5-6 backcountry winter trips and have all the gear necessary to keep dry / warm. I'd also be going with a friend with about the same level of experience.

PostedDec 19, 2014 at 7:23 pm

Artia,
Where ever you go, I hope you show a little more care and respect than you did in your Escalante trip –

Artia5

Randy Nelson BPL Member
PostedDec 19, 2014 at 7:56 pm

"I know this is pretty open-ended but would love any recommendations from the forum!"

Stay home.

Ken Thompson BPL Member
PostedDec 19, 2014 at 8:02 pm

Just hung yourself.

Spend your time finding Casey Nocket and turn yourselves in.

PostedDec 20, 2014 at 12:55 am

I'll be the first to admit it was incredibly stupid of us. That was a long time ago. Won't be happening again I can assure you that much

PostedDec 20, 2014 at 6:53 am

"I'll be the first to admit it was incredibly stupid of us. That was a long time ago. Won't be happening again I can assure you that much"

It's good that you recognize how foolish it was, I've certainly done some incredibly stupid things myself, learning from those past mistakes is important, so I'm glad to see you seem to have.

I would humbly suggest that you edit that video, or remove it, and any like it, because otherwise some people who view it will think it's okay to do such things and will follow your bad example. FWIW.

PostedDec 20, 2014 at 10:26 am

Thanks for the heads up, I removed the video

And FWIW, lesson learned

Ralph Burgess BPL Member
PostedDec 20, 2014 at 12:03 pm

Winter trip you say? Here's the perfect place for you to stand to launch your next trundle.
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cornice

Ian BPL Member
PostedDec 20, 2014 at 12:38 pm

That was a pretty amazing adventure. Well done.

Don't throw rocks. I've done worse.

Well done.

PostedDec 20, 2014 at 4:58 pm

Art,

Be sure to read "Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book". Best book on the subject of winter camping and travel, bar none.

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