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coffeeandtrout t1_j5hrzue wrote

Cold! You should post in r/EasternWa as well, needs a fresh posting.

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Upstairs_Size4757 t1_j5i9a8r wrote

It looks a lot different than in August. It is really pretty in the spring when it's sunny and blooming. Good picture!

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AliveAndThenSome t1_j5l0f4e wrote

April is a good time to go, hopefully before it warms up enough for the rattlers to emerge. I've backpacked there like 5 times, but in different locations; there is so much space in all directions to camp and get a private spot; you don't need to be right at Ancient or Dusty Lake and the crowds.

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Hapakings808 t1_j5ix7yq wrote

This looks very cold! Curious what were the day time / night time Temps and what was in your kit that made the biggest difference, most comfortable, etc. Thanks for sharing a very rare glimpse of beautiful winter WA.

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SummitMyPeak OP t1_j5jyo91 wrote

We got to the trail head around 2 and the lakes around 3. It was in the low 30s when we arrived and low 20s in the night. I wouldn't say any of us were super comfortable but my 15 degree sleeping bag + a blanket + a thermal pad and a sleeping pad helped me a lot. I had a four season tent but it didn't prevent the frost coming forming on the inside of the tent.

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AliveAndThenSome t1_j5l1uun wrote

We usually carry firewood or at least firelogs with us. If you have a rugged wagon, you can pull a load of firewood with you.

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washdot t1_j5iqds6 wrote

Where did you sleep, winter tent sleeping, car camping? Brrrrrr

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SummitMyPeak OP t1_j5jydkh wrote

Three of us each had our own tent. Slept in an area between the hills that had less wind, though it didn't turn out to be too windy.

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washdot t1_j5p738r wrote

My brother loves winter camping…Wyoming in the winter…brrrr

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Epicurus0319 t1_j5yb77l wrote

I’ve been there on many BSA backpacking trips, I love that park

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