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It seems I'll be living up to my Forum name, God willing. I've walked Spring, Summer and Fall and now well, infant planning stage of a Winter CF Camino 2023/2024. I've come to the conclusion that knowing it will rain/snow results in knowing what to pack. Having to guess if it will rain/snow well that leads to carrying extra items that may not get used. I also live where it's pretty darn cold in the winter so I might as well just get out for a month or so and go for a long walk. Please advise if you can from the following questions.
I guess I'll be wearing most of my clothing as layers, with this will I be able to keep my pack weight down to/or less than 15 pounds? My ideal weight to carry would be 12 pounds. I guess I'll need to carry food as most cafes will be closed. Is this the case?
I've read somewhere or heard on a YouTube video that there is at least one albergue opened during off season along the CF in most stages (Brierly Stages). Have any of you found this to be true?
What about washing clothes? I would imagine hanging clothes out to dry would be a no go. How would one dry clothes if no dryer is available. Would you just go days without washing your clothes?
If you were to do a Winter Camino or if you have would you rather go November/December or January/February and why?
Any other advice you can throw my way is much appreciated.
I guess I'll be wearing most of my clothing as layers, with this will I be able to keep my pack weight down to/or less than 15 pounds? My ideal weight to carry would be 12 pounds. I guess I'll need to carry food as most cafes will be closed. Is this the case?
I've read somewhere or heard on a YouTube video that there is at least one albergue opened during off season along the CF in most stages (Brierly Stages). Have any of you found this to be true?
What about washing clothes? I would imagine hanging clothes out to dry would be a no go. How would one dry clothes if no dryer is available. Would you just go days without washing your clothes?
If you were to do a Winter Camino or if you have would you rather go November/December or January/February and why?
Any other advice you can throw my way is much appreciated.
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