Backpacking to Doty Cave during a Winter Weather Advisory!
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- I made a last minute decision to head out to Lost Nation State Game Area to spend a wintry overnighter... While I knew there was a winter weather advisory in effect, the drive to the trailhead took twice as long as it normally would. As such, I started after sunset and hiked in the dark until I finally arrived at Doty Cave. It continued to snow throughout the night. The next morning, after sleeping in and enjoying a warm sleeping bag, I packed up and retraced my steps back to the trail head. I hope to return during more favorable circumstances and enjoy a nice campfire on the North Country Trail. Thanks for watching!
Hi from Brisbane where I'm sitting in my front room, working up a sweat doing nothing. Nice video. Great to be reminded that it's winter somewhere. Cheers.
Thanks for watching! A bit envious of your weather! lol! Makes me appreciate the warm weather more, right?! Thanks again!
3:42 that hill in the dark and heavy snow had to be something to get down
The word "sketchy" comes to mind! lol!
4:05 least you made it down safely and all set up pretty cool winter storm
Very thankful for that!!
I've always wanted to try winter backpacking. Too cold! 🥶 you make it look very enjoyable! I'll have to give it a shot sometime. Just need to get some warmer gear first. Thanks for another great video Mark!
Thanks for watching!! Definitely give it a go sometime... It's a very different experience and can be very rewarding. No bugs, fewer (if any) people, and less foliage so views are much different than in the spring or summer. Thanks again!
Nice winter outing! We woke this morning with snow and 11°.
Thanks for watching, Hashtag! 11 degrees and snow in Texas?! Stay warm!
@@tridudyonthetrail Thanks! I’m a lot warmer than I was this time last week!🙂
This is fantastic! I had plans to go backpacking last night, but our wonderful state experienced a temperature drop to -4 degrees. I wasn't quite prepared for such cold weather yet, haha!
Thanks for watching, Jim! I'm looking forward to hearing how your first trip goes. I think you're as ready as they get!
Oh man, looks chilly but pretty with the snow! Our last three days the highs were double digits below zero. Stay warm and keep exploring!
Thanks for watching, Ghost Mule! We’re not quite as cold as you, so I’ll count my blessings! lol! I definitely enjoy backpacking in the snow, but man, gotta be careful on the cold! Thanks again!
@@tridudyonthetrail honestly, I always felt colder when I lived in Ohio due to the damp air. The temps get lower, but it’s dry so it’s much more bearable. Stay warm!
@@Everydaybackpacker Thanks for that… makes me feel less wimpy! lol!
Liked and subscribed, great video. Love this area 👍
Thanks for watching and all the “things!” Looking forward to checking out your channel and stealing your good ideas! lol!
@@tridudyonthetrail Hahaha yes sir! Wish you nothing but the best my friend.
Braver man than me Mark … you must have took your hot bag and a few spare blankies to sleep as well as you did 😄 personally i’m hanging it up till spring …. taking that time to get fit again 👍👍…. anyhoo thanks for going out in the snow so we didn’t have to … 😂 .. atb Dave Mc
Haha! Thanks for watching, Dave... The line between "brave" and "stupid" is quite fuzzy actually! lol! It didn't get too terribly cold, but warm gear makes all the difference!
You can actually stand up in there and there is a ledge along the back, you could sit on it if a really bad storm came up
That's awesome to know... I think you guys could probably teach me a lot about that area!
@@tridudyonthetrail well just getting up and down that hill is an education lol
I found your channel because Sam bananas shouted you out in the video so cheers to him you’re right in my neck of the woods and I’ve been down there before so much fun. I prefer to go in better weather though it’s kind of dangerous that hill is something else going down very steep. I have a hard time going down it during the spring time little alone in the winter although you can go another direction but you got a bunch of obstacles with down trees and that’s probably how you’re gonna hike out.
Thanks for watching!! And indeed, Cheers to Sam Bananas! I was shocked when I saw that in his video! lol! I agree going down that hill is treacherous! Any time of year! Fortunate I didn't get hurt! And I actually hiked back up that big hill to get out since I didn't realize there was the option you mentioned! Next time! lol!
Getting back up is rough too!
@@wanderlore8875 It absolutely is!! lol!
I only live a few miles from there and it’s amazing you made it to the bottom of the hill to camp without sliding down. The cave used to be tall enough to take your horse in and Silas Doty was said to have hid horses there that he stole. … Great video and what gear did you have that you didn’t freeze🥶?
Thanks for watching! And you're right! It was amazing that I didn't fall on my head coming down that hill! lol! But it is a pretty cool place with neat history as you indicated. So, I used a 0°F sleeping bag with a sleeping pad that has an R-value of around 5 (slightly less actually). I was warm and toasty and honestly, I didn't want to get up and face the winter! Thanks again for watching!
I had to check your channel because I just had a feeling you'd have had an adventure during our recent snow storm! I need to come check out Lost Nations sometime. I just packed from Silverlake to Blind for an overnighter! It was beautiful
Haha!! I literally just finished watching your video!! I was super jealous of your fire and cache you had! And the fact you got an early start, but… I was a bit curious how it was out there and you answered all those questions! Thanks for watching!
Hey bro, Sam's mom here, if you get in a bad spot, let us know, we're only a few miles from there
Thank you! That is awesome to know there's a safety net! Such a cool place and you're so close! And thanks for watching and subscribing!
Hey I think I saw were when you were leaving you left a banana and a beer can behind 😂😂😂
lol!! Thanks for watching!
Nice little winter hike! We are talking about doing a winter backpacking overnighter, but I'm way wimpier than Mike when it comes to the cold. 😂 ✌️
Btw, was your catalytic converter still intact? Lol.
Thanks for watching! I think you'd really enjoy a nice winter overnighter, honestly (and I'd enjoy the video! lol!). And yes, the vehicle was fully intact! haha!