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The Gay Ar
I am going tent camping alone and it seems that it will be raining, possibly storming, for a period of my trip. What are some ideas/things you have done when this occurs to have fun?
I am not shy about the rain so outdoor ideas are welcome as well.
Thanks in advance.
Carl
Answer
Children like the rain. Then our parents tell us we can't go outside because it's raining and we stop liking the rain. Learn to love the rain again. Unless it is cold out or there is lightening, hail, or high winds, the rain can be fun.
Put on a poncho and boots and go for a walk in the rain. Or if it's warm, forget the poncho. (Have a change of clothes waiting at the tent.)
Rain covers your scent and the sound of your footsteps. That means you can sometimes get closer to wild animals when it's raining. (I'm a hunter. I love hunting in the rain for this reason.)
Learn to build a shelter (links below) so you can keep a fire going in the rain.
*******IMPORTANT*******
You mentioned that it may storm. I do not recommend hiking in a storm. And be careful where you put your tent. Dead trees and limbs (widow-makers) can fall and put an end to your trip and your life. Same for flash floods.
Children like the rain. Then our parents tell us we can't go outside because it's raining and we stop liking the rain. Learn to love the rain again. Unless it is cold out or there is lightening, hail, or high winds, the rain can be fun.
Put on a poncho and boots and go for a walk in the rain. Or if it's warm, forget the poncho. (Have a change of clothes waiting at the tent.)
Rain covers your scent and the sound of your footsteps. That means you can sometimes get closer to wild animals when it's raining. (I'm a hunter. I love hunting in the rain for this reason.)
Learn to build a shelter (links below) so you can keep a fire going in the rain.
*******IMPORTANT*******
You mentioned that it may storm. I do not recommend hiking in a storm. And be careful where you put your tent. Dead trees and limbs (widow-makers) can fall and put an end to your trip and your life. Same for flash floods.
Good places in massachusetts, new hampshire or vermont to go wild camping?
John
All the campgrounds are full but im going this weekend no matter what. im a experienced camper so i know what im doing but i was wondering if anyone knew of any good spots to go "wild camping". any response would be great.
very helpful. i dont know where i would be without you.
Answer
Get a good map of the Appalachian Trail (many online, i.e. appalachian trail conference) in MA,VT,NH. The trail comes down in gaps and crosses roads, clearly listed. Sometimes, there are lean-to shelters within a short hike of the road, and places to park. Almost always, whenever there is one of these shelters, there is fresh water nearby (marked by blue trail blazes, as opposed to white trail blazes).
I'm a former Appalachian Trail "Thru-Hiker," which means I hiked the entire trail from GA to ME, and I assure you, some of the very, very best wilderness camping in America is to be found in Western Mass, VT, and NewHampshire. You can get really good "strip maps,"topographical maps of the areas, which lists all water sources, elevation profiles, etc...every possible detail. I would name a few spots, but there are so many wonderful ones...the key, for you, is to find places where the AT crosses roads, and there is long-term parking nearby, and of course, you don't have to hike too far in to a "shelter" area, or rest stop. You don't have to stay in the wooden lean-to's...there are plenty of nice tent spots around, and the all important water source. Just google, say, "map of appalachian trail" for a start, but the important thing is to get one of the detailed sectionals from the ATC. Hope this helps. Man, I envy you...it's so beautiful out there. Say hello for me!
Get a good map of the Appalachian Trail (many online, i.e. appalachian trail conference) in MA,VT,NH. The trail comes down in gaps and crosses roads, clearly listed. Sometimes, there are lean-to shelters within a short hike of the road, and places to park. Almost always, whenever there is one of these shelters, there is fresh water nearby (marked by blue trail blazes, as opposed to white trail blazes).
I'm a former Appalachian Trail "Thru-Hiker," which means I hiked the entire trail from GA to ME, and I assure you, some of the very, very best wilderness camping in America is to be found in Western Mass, VT, and NewHampshire. You can get really good "strip maps,"topographical maps of the areas, which lists all water sources, elevation profiles, etc...every possible detail. I would name a few spots, but there are so many wonderful ones...the key, for you, is to find places where the AT crosses roads, and there is long-term parking nearby, and of course, you don't have to hike too far in to a "shelter" area, or rest stop. You don't have to stay in the wooden lean-to's...there are plenty of nice tent spots around, and the all important water source. Just google, say, "map of appalachian trail" for a start, but the important thing is to get one of the detailed sectionals from the ATC. Hope this helps. Man, I envy you...it's so beautiful out there. Say hello for me!
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