Out for a little instruction today (dialup beware!!)

[oldsoldier]

My nephew had the week off from school, so I decided to take him out today & show him how to put up a hootch with a poncho. Also, wanted to run my new swedish stove .

It was about 20F today, in the woods. We had a fresh coating of snow courtesy of good ole mom nature last night. Winds were REALLY gusty today, but, that didnt deter us. We started off the day geocaching, but, well, that didnt work out too well.
Too much snow cover, and we didnt feel like digging all day. But, without further ado, here are a couple of pics:

Me drinking cocoa

Our little setup; we sat on the pine boughs.

My stove, hard at work: 15 mins to boil a complete tin. Not bad, actually

Another shot of our setup.

 

[Gailainne]

Oh for snow like that in Scotland , its been many years since I've seen cover like that, that lasted more than a day or so...appreciate it will it lasts.


Lucky begger

Cheers Stephen

BTW a colonial drinking COCOA ! whatever next

 

[Greg]

You are so lucky to get snow like that all we get here is a sprinkling if we are lucky, except Scotland, but most of the time it just rains.

That looks like a really nice bit of woodland.

 

[oldsoldier]

This was actually our only 2nd snowfall of the year. the first storm, about 2 weeks ago, gave us about 8"; last night was merely a dusting.
As for the woods; yes, it is a state forest. I could get lost out there for days. In fact, our SAR team had to go find a hunter out there last fall . This is where I do my primary bushcraft overnights. I simply find a stream, & follow it offtrail till I find a nice little spot. All are welcome to join me whenever!

 

[Greg]

This was actually our only 2nd snowfall of the year. the first storm, about 2 weeks ago, gave us about 8"; last night was merely a dusting.
As for the woods; yes, it is a state forest. I could get lost out there for days. In fact, our SAR team had to go find a hunter out there last fall . This is where I do my primary bushcraft overnights. I simply find a stream, & follow it offtrail till I find a nice little spot. All are welcome to join me whenever!

If only the wife would let me!!!
Cool place man!!

 

[Mikey P]

This was actually our only 2nd snowfall of the year. the first storm, about 2 weeks ago, gave us about 8"; last night was merely a dusting.
As for the woods; yes, it is a state forest. I could get lost out there for days. In fact, our SAR team had to go find a hunter out there last fall . This is where I do my primary bushcraft overnights. I simply find a stream, & follow it offtrail till I find a nice little spot. All are welcome to join me whenever!

Sorry, my US geography isn't that great but MA = Massachusetts? I heard it is a really beautiful state but can be pretty wild in the winter!

 

[oldsoldier]

Yep, MA is massachusetts. And, yes, winters in new england can be harsh. Heck, even the indians migrated!
The best part about living in new england is that, with a 4 hour drive, you can pretty much experience almost every climate on earth; from windswept mountains to dry desert areas. But, here in MA, I like my woods. I've been to the desert several times, all with the military, and I've come to one conclusion all on my own; deserts want to kill me. So, I'll stick with my deep, dark woods

 

[Mikey P]

What I wouldn't give to see some trees now...