December 2018 – Des Hikes Thru

Backpacking at Zaleski State Forrest Round 2: December

This is a link to the map I am referring to throughout the post. Pictures are at the end. After two different plans to go backpacking fell through, my friend Caroline and I found three days that we could go backpacking at Zaleski State Forrest in Ohio. We knew it was going to be coldContinue reading “Backpacking at Zaleski State Forrest Round 2: December”

Winter Backpacking Tips

After researching the web I have complied a list of what I think are the most useful and practical winter backpacking tips I have found. Bring two sleeping pads – use the foam cell one closest to the ground and an inflatable one on top of it Have a designated set of dry clothes- wearContinue reading “Winter Backpacking Tips”