"The search for the Clit continues"

(Its not here, boys)

Either that or cylons are going to tromp around or maybe a nearby Stargate. That amount of low greenery always makes me think of BC first is all, not exactly of course but in the ballpark.

Still had the same first thought, python is always front of my mind.

None shall pass!

Ominous

I understand this is a 2 month old post now so probably of little use to you, but for the benefit of others:

When sleeping outside the ground is your enemy. Your bag may be rated to forecasted temperatures but if you don't have an interface between your bag and the ground then you're in for a cold night. There are several options, from camping industry favourites like air and foam mats, to animal skins, to simple blankets, to cardboard, to a thick layer of vegetation. Anything that will stop your body heat leeching into the cold ground all night.

Air mats are the current trendy favourite but I wouldn't personally recommend them. They're noisy when you move, a puncture would ruin your night, and they don't provide any more comfort than a foam mat. Foam mats come in various thicknesses, and reputable ones will have ratings similar to sleeping bags. Thicker is usually comfier and warmer of course, but that comes with additional bulk and weight to carry.

Location is also important. You may look at the forecast and it says 0°C but that's based upon data from a weather station which is usually up in the air. You'll be lying on the ground where temperatures will be lower. Particularly if you're in a dip or at water level. Try to balance being as elevated as you can with being sheltered from the wind.

Never sleep with the same socks you've worn all day. They may feel dry to the touch but they've absorbed your sweat throughout the day. Keeping your feet warm is essential to staying warm. Put fresh dry socks on before bed, or if that's not possible it's better to wear no socks than worn ones.

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is an incredible resource if you wish to learn more

Dont drink for a couple of hours before bed. Have an empty water bottle near by. Practice...The deed...before you commit

Damn, could mistake that for the silhouette of a ship.

Erosion is crazy

I have 2 of them, got the large one because others said they were interested but then no one ever turned up when I was going out so I got the small one as well now. Much easier to carry the small one and still boils water nice and fast.

Would probably still be fine for a small group too if you just boil another batch, won't take long once the fire is already going.

Hahaha good catch, pretty steep actually, I think around 1k elevation gain

I hope you didn't have to sleep on those stones 😅

Nice pic though, must have been a cool hiking trip.

How steep was that hike, for it to wrekend?

j/k, it's a very lovely view. I wonder how it looks like in winter, if it gets covered in snow I would love to spend a night in a hot tent...

Looks like a really relaxing place. I have always really liked trails alongside rivers or streams. I find that the sound of water has something really calming to it. Also in summer the air is just a bit cooler there.

This is from a bench near one of the bridges

I certainly don't think of it like that. A creek to me is mostly defined as "a fairly small river where you want to go splash around in for awhile, but it doesn't have to be a big thing and also you float down it in inner tubes." I definitely don't see them as mutually exclusive, but its all great stuff either way.

Awesome!

That sounds really great! Have any pictures? :)

That's also super cool! My goal today was just to find a nice place to eat some cherries I brought with me.

Im honestly not real sure what the formal definition is. It just looks shallow enough to not have water all year round which is what I think of as a creek. Makes me wonder if the multiple rivers become one during some high season.

I am not really sure of the exact definitions and English is not my first language, so might be.

It has water all year round, is 55km long and eventually feeds into another bigger river.

Here where I took the pictures it is pretty shallow and slow flowing, but that is because it was artificially split into several smaller rivers over the course of several kilometers. Apparently has something to do with minimizing flooding.

I apologize for dissing it but feels more like a creek to me. Does that have water all year?

There's a trail near me that follows a small river for a few miles. My last handful of rides I've been incorporating that trail for a nice change of pace. Given I usually ride in the evenings close to sunset it does get pretty buggy compared to the city streets but it's absolutely worth it

Excellent. I biked 10 miles through mostly forested trails to go get a really good gas station burrito yesterday.