Girl alone in an alpine winter gale...on a mountaintop...in a hammock

[susannewilliams]

Well there isn't that much snow but there is still adventure to be had

Night time ascent of Staffel and toughing out a winter gale in my hammock. Best EVER setup for high winds.

Oh and a bit of flute playing too.

[video=youtube_share;1tr9lyvsla0]http://youtu.be/1tr9lyvsla0[/video]

 

[MartinK9]

Thanks for sharing your trip.

Great use of the Jervens Bag too.

 

[susannewilliams]

Thanks for sharing your trip.

Great use of the Jervens Bag too.

Thanks! The Jerven Bag is just the business....

 

[treadlightly]

Thanks Suzanne, I enjoyed that.

 

[susannewilliams]

Thanks Suzanne, I enjoyed that.

Awesome! Thank you for the encouragement. I will do my best to keep them coming...

 

[Gaudette]

Excellent vid Susanne. I particularly liked the way you used the Tarp. I've never seen that done before.


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[Dark Horse Dave]

I enjoyed watching that. Interesting to See how you rig things up too. Thanks for sharing.



Sent from my phone, please excuse typos!

 

[Elen Sentier]

Good trip, Susanne, thanks for the video and for reminding me to take my flute next time I'm out

 

[S1lver]

Nice vid, really interesting set up. Beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing.

Steve

 

[GordonM]

Nice video, thanks for sharing!

 

[sgtoutback]

nice trip, lovely looking spot and great set up tips thanks.

 

[The MAX]

Going to watch this when I get home!

 

[ReamviThantos]

Great pics and music in intro. Great video. Thanks very much for sharing.

 

[Bluebs4]

Thank you very inspiring

 

[greensurfingbear]

Nice video. I'm intrigued by your tarp set up. Do you have any pics? Also like the poncho instead of a sleeping bag. Not a huge fan of sleeping bags. Please dont take this the wrong way but what else do you wear when using the poncho? Do you get get away with sleeping in base layers or do you have to wear additional clothing?


Orric

 

[susannewilliams]

Nice video. I'm intrigued by your tarp set up. Do you have any pics? Also like the poncho instead of a sleeping bag. Not a huge fan of sleeping bags. Please dont take this the wrong way but what else do you wear when using the poncho? Do you get get away with sleeping in base layers or do you have to wear additional clothing?


Orric

Hey Orric,
Thanks man. I like making those little vids.
I didn't take any pics but basically I just clipped the tarp to my ridgeline and set up that little draw string to pull it tight.

In the winter I tend to keep my clothes on under the poncho but, and its a big but, that works because I don't wear anythin under the Buffalo jacket and that is mega breathable so I am not damp.

I like to have my clothes on and my boots nearby because I may get up to sort out the fire or whatever. Particularly when I am guiding and may need to be up in a hurry.

In the summer/fall if I am not wearing the buffalo then I have a spare (dry) base layer shirt which I sleep in. Plenty warm with that poncho. It is remarkably warm. Basically fine for me down to 30sF / 0c before needing more than my base layer. (Given wind break and proper insulation from the ground, properly fed & hydrated, etc)