Submitted by SummitMyPeak t3_10j15jv in Washington
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Rocketgirl8097 t1_j5i0gui wrote
Where is this? Grant county?
Careless-Internet-63 t1_j5i53lb wrote
Did you go to sleep there last night or was this a surprise?
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!
SummitMyPeak OP t1_j5ic85x wrote
Ha! This was a backpacking weekend. Very extreme.
SummitMyPeak OP t1_j5ijy1t wrote
Yep. Just outside Quincy.
washdot t1_j5iqds6 wrote
Where did you sleep, winter tent sleeping, car camping? Brrrrrr
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_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.
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.
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.
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.
washdot t1_j5p738r wrote
My brother loves winter camping…Wyoming in the winter…brrrr
Epicurus0319 t1_j5yb77l wrote
I’ve been there on many BSA backpacking trips, I love that park
coffeeandtrout t1_j5hrzue wrote
Cold! You should post in r/EasternWa as well, needs a fresh posting.