- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances 15,16,18
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I am looking at the picture with the snow. It might be a little bit more than what we received in Calgary today. I could sort out from my gear whatever I would need to walk in weather like that. But considering that I have it at home eight or nine months of the year, I think that I can do without on camino.
Remember winter is a great time to walk, but you must be PREPARED!
Happy planning, stay safe and Buen camino!
I was prompted to ask, as I saw this wonderful photo.
I often wonder what a Winter Camino might be like.
Whilst I don't 'enjoy' the cold that much, I was brought up in the UK and lived there till age 40.
The winter of 81 was fun. I recall it got to minus 20C!
Obviously the right clothing is important, more and thicker layers. Better sleeping bag, gaiters etc.
And some have spoken of using boot spikes/cleats, which makes a lot of sense.
But being a bit of a 'planner' mixed with some limited winter hiking experience in the Lake District, my thoughts turn to the 'what ifs'...... And being able to cope with emergencies when no one else is around.
For those mid Winter Pilgrims, do you carry things like:
Shelter and hot food in case of being 'stuck' somewhere I think would be on my list.
- An Emergency bag / shelter of some kind?
- The means to make hot food/drinks?
who walk in late autumn and winter wear and carry lightweight but warm layers which can easily be added or removed while walking.
An important principle is: You never dress with the amount of clothing needed to keep you warm at the start of walking or hiking... you wear the amount of clothing needed to keep yo⁷u warm 10 minutes after you start walking.
Quite a bit of heat is also lost in exposed hands or wrists. So for me, one of the most important items in my cold weather walking kit are merino gloves and an old pair of wool hiking socks with the feet cut out that I use as wrist warmers. Gloves are especially important early in the day, but at some point they get too warm. This is when those wrist warmers come into their own!I recall that 30% of body heat is lost through the head..
This brings back memories of my mountain rescue days big time! I have been in a few white outs and scared myself shitless!Lots of great reading, many thanks.
I get the be prepared bit! Hence my questions.
Been caught in white outs on mountain tops a couple of times! Not fun.
Only thing was to hunker down in a shelter and wait it out...or walk off the edge of something.....
No. Sweaty blistered feet. Gaiters.Wellies?
This brings back memories of my mountain rescue days big time! I have been in a few white outs and scared myself shitless!And as for the walking off edges, I did that too! Methinks I thought I was more lost than the lost I was looking for! Gear is all important so yes, take care and walk soft.
The malingerer.
No. Sweaty blistered feet. Gaiters.
@Dromengro
Teabags in footwear overnight ... I’ve not heard this before! Does this also help remove moisture?
Nah! think of the stench!
I didn't recognize your photo in your new body. (I'll get used to it).Well, that took me down a nice rabbit hole! Found some neoprene lined Muck boot/shoes that look fabulous. Dreaming of a winter Camino next Australian summer. It won't happen for me (summer is family time) but it was fun looking.
I often wonder what a Winter Camino might be like.
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