Category: cold weather camp

Sun and Snow Lunch with the Animals

Today was a good, No a great day. Finally some sunshine and a hint of the end of winter here in Minnesota. Well I hope it so !. As soon as I confirmed what I was seeing outside ( Checked weather forecast on my… Continue Reading “Sun and Snow Lunch with the Animals”

Afton State Park. MN. Planning my Walkabout and Scout

Yes its time to get outdoors again. Its been awhile for a camp out. Desperately need some nature selftime. So hit the internet and looked for a place to visit. I went straight to my favorite search website. The magnificent Minnesota DNR.

The Ultimate Goal.

Hello Campers and outdoors enthusiasts. I have just got back home from a winter time walkabout. And while I sit here contemplating my life and life goals and the walkabout. I had a thought , yes, yes me thinking is dangerous. But  I got… Continue Reading “The Ultimate Goal.”

A buck, a belt and my camp companion.

A look at my 3 knives and their job descriptions…

First Solo camp in the snow

Well, as the title suggests, I have just returned from my first ever solo camp in the snow. Why I said solo I don’t know, I have never camped in the snow alone or with others for that matter. But who’s checking ? right.… Continue Reading “First Solo camp in the snow”

Prepping for my first Minnesota winter Camp

Not only to survive the winter without any mishaps but also to prepare to do a winter camping trip. This for me will be my biggest challenge yet in the outdoors. Something I look forward to with some trepidation. Can I do this, am I prepared, what to take, where and when.