Winter Camping with a Sled
For this Backpacking Trip, we use a Pulk Sled to go Winter Camping in the deep snow of the White Mountains. GPS Data at www.sintax77.com
Mike and I originally planned to do a long overdue return trip to Mt
Crawford for some winter backpacking and camping, but as is usually the case, the notorious weather of the White Mountains thwarted our efforts...
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...With a higher summits forecast from the White Mountains Observatory calling for -60° wind chills due subzero temps combined with high winds and gusts upwards of 90 MPH, we opted to stick to the lower elevations instead. So we shelved our higher elevation idea to camp on Mt Crawford, and instead started scouting for a new location on the fly.
Basically, we were winging it in terms of trip planning, but fortunately I was armed with a full set of White Mountains AMC maps to keep up safely prepared on whatever trail we ended up cast upon by the winter hiking gods.
In the video we do some snow campsite selection and setup, tons of firewood collection, snow furniture building, campfire cooking, trail sledding on the rather steep Airline Trail, and overall just plain having a fun time out in the snowy woods of New Hampshire for a few days.
Time of Year: Mid February
Parking Location
Appalachia Trailhead Parking Lot
44°22’17.6″N 71°17’19.9″W
Trailhead
Appalachia Trailhead on Presidential Hwy (Hwy 2), Randolph, NH
Trails Used, Day One
Valley Way Trail
Randolph Path
Airline Trail
Setup Camp near Airline Trail
Our campsite was located in the middle of the triangle formed for the Airline, Randolph Path, and Valley Way Trails.We used this campsite with significant snow pack on the ground so leveling out a decent platform for a tent was no problem.
Based on my experience in this general area on previous summer trips, I would assume it would not make a very accommodating tentsite without snow, due to the steep and rugged terrain.
Day 1 Mileage: 2 miles
Day 1 Elevation Gain: 1,122′
Trails Used, Day Two
Airline Trail
Return to vehicle at Appalachia Trailhead Parking Lot
Day 1 Mileage: 1 mile
Day 1 Elevation Gain: 6′ (pretty brutal, I know)
Notable Gear Seen & Used in the Video along with Amazon Links
AMC White Mountains Full Map Set amzn.to/2oWhlya
'Camp' brand backpacking Snow Shovel amzn.to/2pD776x
MSR Whisperlight Universal Stove (we were using white gas)
amzn.to/2oocaUz
MSR Flex Skillet amzn.to/2osWkXV
Coghlan Camp Grill Grate amzn.to/2oMjz2D
Nemo Losi 3p Tent amzn.to/2ot2nfb
Z-Lite Sleeping Pad (Yellow pad used for bench) amzn.to/2oPTEVX
I stacked it on top of a Big Agnes Q-Core SUL pad for sleeping at night amzn.to/2ot2vLH
Therm-A-Rest Pro Sleeping Pad (Mikes sleep pad) amzn.to/2oo8Icg
Hammock Gear Burrow 0° Top Quilt www.hammockgear...
Scandinavian Gear Backpack (my red pack) amzn.to/36o73td
Gregory Palisades 80 Backpack (Mike's pack) amzn.to/2oWjIRg
MSR Denali Ascent Snowshoes (my grey snowshoes) amzn.to/2oMusBv
Atlas 10 Snowshoes (Mike's snowshoes) amzn.to/2oWAyPX
Coghlan Fire Sticks (Fire starter used on day 2) amzn.to/2pSM3Fv
I don't know what brand our sled was, but here's a heavy duty pulk sled I found with high ratings amzn.to/2oPMKjJ
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One of my favorites. You all looked like you were having fun and were so much more relaxed than usual despite the cold. Loved the second childhood moments with the sled. I know Mike needed it. He really seemed more relaxed than usual. Good times, guys. Maybe should do it more often.
Sintax and Trailkilla does it again - another great video. As soon as I see that Sintax upload notification I watch it ASAP. Never gets old.
Hey Sintax, I have been watching your videos for about half a year, and they have totally inspired me and my husband! We both decided we were going to give backpacking a try. We started with day hikes, and we have been slowly increasing our mileage. We started carrying heavier and heavier packs, and we are officially going on our first real backpacking trip this weekend! Thanks for putting in all the hard work!
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+Heather Bean That's awesome! Congrats on getting out there and good luck on the trip!
I like Mike's spreadsheet analysis of the beer inventory, along with the game plan to keep said beers from freezing. Steaks look great too.
Thanks guys for the great video. Watching Mike sledding was so funny I kept watching it over and over. Great beer selection also. And who doesn't love a good steak. Mike congrats on your expanded family. You are a great dad that I'm sure your kids look up to. So good to see you guys together out on the trail. Great friends are a gift from god. Take care both of you and hope to see you soon. Peace.
I always appreciate Mike's attitude on these trips, up for anything, ready to deal with anything. Great video once again, please keep filming these trips!
Mike is definite comedy relief - I laughed out loud watching him on the sled.
Too old and decrepid to mount a pack and head out anymore. As a young man I used to head to the white Mountains all the time. Fall and winter were the best time, no bugs and no worry of food spoiling for lack of rerigeration, fresh meat in particular. I now enjoy tagging along on your NH adventures.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
We're glad to have ya along ;)
@longshot398
5 жыл бұрын
I'm 65,just waiting for my back to heal. Will be ready this winter. Can't do many miles like when i was young. Too many mile's wit ha weeks worth of stuff and my part of the mortar. I still use military surplus. Youth is wasted on the young. Nice video guy's,really enjoyed it. Cheers
Fun video. Best bush crafting instructions ever... bring food/don't starve!
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
Haha - Thanks, Marty. ;)
Well done boys! I nearly choked on my coffee watching the "ancient fire starting method" bit. lol Great job.
@bdmenne
3 жыл бұрын
I LOLed hard, cause at first I was watching from a distance. not reading the text. I thought Mike was blowing a bundle aflame, but was thinking "too Close!!" watched it again. bemused. good duo.
This video is way better than those "survivalist" videos that don't really look that fun. You guys actually looked like you enjoyed yourselves. Definitely need to do a trip like this next winter with some friends.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+Jonah Underwood Don't forget the Italian subs ;)
I’m cracking up at how well thought out the beer situation was! That definitely got my subscribe!
"People let me tell you 'bout my best friend, He's a warm hearted person who'll love me till the end." Love this video so much.
That tubing is tap lines for collecting Maple Sap for making Maple Syrup. Its common place to take the taps out of the trees after the season in the spring. They might be left over from the last season or new taps for the up coming season.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+Justin Goodwin Thanks, Justin. That's an embarrassingly simple answer. :D
@thetrailkilla
7 жыл бұрын
Justin Goodwin thank you for that.
@Jubtion
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah it is in VT- where I am from-thats the only reason I know.
@timgibson3787
7 жыл бұрын
Unite A ?
@WoodyXRay
7 жыл бұрын
That tubing for the Maple sap is strung around the forest near the Appalachia trailhead each year. You'll see it near Lowe's as well.
After spending 4 days in Death Valley National Park, your video was a really "cool" way to get back home. Thanks again for you artistry and congratulations to Mike for his new family members. Paul
I have watched all of your videos and this one is one of your best! You guys are a blast and know how to have fun for sure! I almost died when Mike's face caught on fire that was brilliant!
You all have reached the pinnacle of camping...this is the highest level..
Great Video.... nothing better than camping out in the snow when you have the proper equipment.... good tent, clothes, beer, real food, Alcohol, snacks, beer, insulated sleep pad and proper rated sleeping bad, beer, a nice fire to sit around and beer.
Always something with Mike, injury, damaged gear, left the hiking shoes at home. But always fun to watch!
Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this fun video. It's good that you brought Mike along on this trip. : - ) He is quite the work horse, plus he cooks. Wise idea to camp at a lower elevation and be out the wind. I'm sorry that I missed your dinner and lunch invitation. You guys be safe out there and continue to have lots of fun. 🤗
Beer and steaks in the Whites made for a perfect winter trip. We had a very strange winter in Northern Michigan. The temperatures stayed above average most of the time and we had rain in January for the first time that I can remember. Lake Superior never froze!! Two years ago it was almost 100% ice. Bailing from the Michigan plan for the Whites was a good idea for this year. Bob
Nice, the dynamic duo is back! lol
Outstanding ! Steaks, beer, sled riding, it will cleanse the soul. Mike rockin' the Glock jacket. Another good video. Thanks
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rich. We had a great time.
Love this. Your both just two big kids having fun and chilling. Literally. Lol. Makes me wish we had mountains and stuff where I live to do that.
Looked like a great time, and quality video as usual! Glad no one almost died this time:)
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
I know.. . The one time we had a sled to litter out Mike, and zero significant casualties.
I like the long mileage trip videos with all the cool views, but man do I love these trip videos where it's just you and Mike hanging out on a short hike/ heavy loadout. like the Harper's Ferry trip and the tunnel trip.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
It certainly is nice to switch it up now and then. Especially in the Winter - snowshoeing up a 2,000' push sucks a lot more than some wood fired steaks ;)
Thanks for taking the time to share your adventure. Looks fun.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Talktech. This trip was a really good time.
I enjoyed tagging on to your trip. I pack in a thermos for winter trips. Thanks for the laughs.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+Kurt Baier Thanks, Kurt. Glad to have you along :)
Hey guys. You're videos are truly growing on me. You guys work well together and have a relaxed wit that adds to the hard core adventure! Keep up the good work gentlemen!
Glad to see trailslippa back!! Like always, great video! Keep em coming!
I was really enjoying your video; watching the end and then realized when you were in the car that I didn't want it to end. Brings back all the times that I have been out with my best friend and didn't want it to end. Just having fun and doing (safe but stupid) stuff. I have really enjoyed every video you have made.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+Sean Cleland Thanks, Sean! That's really awesome to hear. Glad you enjoyed it the vid.
Sintax77 winter video looks like Christmas in April for me
Tapping trees for making maple syrup... you made winter camping look fun, thanks!
loved this video. one of the best ones you guys have done!
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kenny! Glad you enjoyed it.
Another great video from Sintax and Trailkilla! It is fun to just camp once in awhile, although you guys Had a good workout going in!
Unicorn Bacon! You two have so much fun. That's what it's all about. Thanks for sharing the adventure.
Last 2 videos were off the hook! Your my favorite Y-tuber! I LOVE vicarious vacations! I just spent nine days in the 4 corners.
the tubing is for maple sap collection for syrup and sugar
@GetUpTheMountains
12 күн бұрын
It’s still there in 2024.
I love it that you're wearing a flyers hat.
The transition at 46:45 is brilliant.
butter, salt, pepper, honey, brussel sprouts, center cut bacon.... very yummy back country recipes
Nice video and congrats to Trailkilla on the new one. Made my first pulk sled this winter. Makes it easier to bring in some extra goodies as you know. You both take care, Al
Hands down the best shot and best edited video you've put out so far.
Looks like fun.........wow..look at all that snow...good luck guys...
Steak Knives? LOL.... That's funny. Love watching your hikes/camps man.
This video is awesome thanks for making such a detailed record. I love camping but I'm moving back to MA from 9 years in Saudi. These videos answer pretty much all my questions about adapting to the very different climate.
I've seen the light! Great video boys! Im a fan! Lynn XXX
Great to see another video in my home state!! Love the videos. Keep up the great work!!
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+Mark Belanger Thanks, Mark! NH is my favorite deep winter spot, for sure.
@markbelanger4329
7 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if you could do a review on the MSR Rapidfire. I recently got one and like it a lot. I'm curious on your long term thoughts on the stove. Thanks!
Hi, Shawn & Mike ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Awesome Great snow hiking adventure I have been waiting to watch this video, I’m always surprised at the new gear y’all bring along that sled was an awesome idea to help in packing extra essentials for the trip and looked like a lot of fun sledding down the mountain. The last 5 weeks it starts raining on Thursday and lasting thru the weekend here in Ga I am enjoying watching both of y’all’s outdoor hiking adventures. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and have a Great Friday !!! Danny
Always looking forward too your next adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Great job on the color grading! Very cinematic
The tubing is called a "sugaring line". Collects the sap to make syrup. In VT you can hardly walk through a forest without crossing them constantly.
Lighten your load guys. Wipe the snow off the sled. Enjoyed this trip as usual.
That is A LOT of work. Thank you both so much.
great trip guys, i really enjoy these videos because we dont get enough sow here anymore to amount to anything.
Fun video. Love the Costco black and yellow crates. I'd consider using a tarp and some line and putting most of my pack on the sled, but if you're young, weight matters not.
Stumbled on to your video...loved it! Subscribed right away! Way to get out there and have some fun, great food and a few beers!
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+timberdogz Thanks, Timberdogz. Welcome aboard :)
Awesome Video. I see you got your question answered. We see those tubes here in Canada all the time...eh. After all we do live on Maple Syrup and Bacon. Also...-14 is a mild Canadian winter day. Lol Keep up the awesome videos.
Great video. Loved the time-lapse of taking down camp and the driving away sequence. Great video work. Made me want to go on a trip like that.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Josh! Glad you liked it.
Great video as always. good to see the two of you out on another one of your misadventures. It is strange the taps are in as early as February.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
And it's right along a trail on National Forest property which seems a little weird. Maybe we've got a case of Maple Syrup Poaching! :o
Thanks for another great vid guys!
The tubing is for Maple Syrup draining. the old metal cans are rarely used anymore.
woah lol looks like a good way to have fun in the snow
Tubing is for sap. Tubes are strung along and taped into maples. Tubes are then connected together for easier sap collection
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Your winter trips make me cold. ❄️⛺️☃️❄️😳
well done mates ...lol great channel you boys crack me up keep having fun out there
Great adventure guys... well I'll be on one off the snowmobiles...:)
Glorious Video as always guys! Id love to get up to the white mountains someday. I'm stuck in the Midwest for the time being.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+Valscorn01 Thanks, Valscorn. Hopefully you'll get the chance some day. It's an awesome area for camping and backpacking.
Liked the sled, too.
Love your videos. So we'll done...every time.
Good video guys, I enjoyed it.
fire vid!! Delaneys is the best spot after a hike!
That was fun Syntax. Thanks
You guys need to go in together on a Seek Outside tipi and woodstove for your winter trips. They seem like they're made for you! Great vid!
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
Just check out their website. Oh, man...
Loved every min of this vid.
Enjoyed the video, and what I learned about tapping Maple trees. With pulling a Pulk sled up the side of a mountain, you both might find the info on a "Z Drag Recovery Rope System" useful. Only in this case, the recovery object is a tree, and the immovable object is the sled. Might come in handy.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+David Mason Thanks! I'll check that out.
Been there before. You think "Oh dragging a sled, how hard can it be?" Dragging 100 lbs uphill is a hell of a workout!
You guys should definitely open an extreme survival camp!!!
Awesome video, you are living life to the fullest. Fortunate that you can get out as often as you do. keep the videos coming.Have you ever hiked the Tuscarora Trail?
To me this is the way to do it but without the pulling, digging and hills. Other than that ,,,perfect!!
Great video. But cracks me up us old guys been using pulk sleds for years and hot tents .Every would laugh at us ...lol now it's the thing ..lmao
You guys are insane ... I love it!! way to go mix'n it up and redeem yourselves. Your vids are always a treat, I can almost taste those steaks :p
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
Haha, Thanks, Gary. I even made some steaks tonight in honor of this video being finished. They was quite good, but nothing compares to the wood fired ones we made that night. :)
You guys are always awesome. Do more vids!
epic pleasures in the deep cold. nice
Those tubes were maple sugar collection runs. Instead of taping one tree they tap several together to be able to bring the sap to one location. Respectfully yours G Malise
@thetrailkilla
7 жыл бұрын
Gary Malise that makes sense. We thought it might be for collection of sap however there were so many connected it threw me off. Thanks
Congrats on the new edition TrailKilla ! missed this video somehow.. this winter or I'm stuck insome time warp
hey guys love watching your outdoor adventures keep up the good job heading outdoors it inspire me to get up of my butt and go outdoors ma self hahaha . stay safe always and God bless
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+Ian Hamilton Takimoto Thanks, Ian!
you should get the peak design shoulder strap for camera gear. Makes a big difference when vlogging while backpacking.
Awsome video, I really enioy watching your adventures.
Believe it or not, those are the same sleds we used on the Denali expedition, so you are legit! But we used massive duffle bags instead of plastic tubs and sweet custom harness system with suspension.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
That's pretty cool to know. I'll have to let Mike know that he did a nice job after all, haha. I like that duffel bag idea too. That sounds decent.
Made my morning!
ok. finally convinced to grow a beard as well. it's hard to beat that fire starting method @44:10
The philly hat kills me.. #pittsburgh guy here. Love the rivalry. Still much respect to you though.. hope all is well!
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
Haha, understood! ;)
great trip... looked cold !
Yea the first time I came across tubing like that, I thought someone had left a bunch of trash in the woods. It years years later I learned it was for tapping the trees.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
ALiright, then. At least I'm not alone on this, lol
dope trip. would have loved to have been there. well played on the beer sled. next time trow some cinnamon in the bulletproof coffee!
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
Ah, cinnamon. That does sound good...
If you bury your beer under 2' of snow, they snow will insulate it and keep it cold but it won't freeze.
@sintax77
6 жыл бұрын
+edy042 That's interesting, thanks!
Mike is looking huge.
The tubes are used to collect the the sap from Maple trees. AKA Maple Syrup.
@sintax77
7 жыл бұрын
+Jeff D. Life Can't believe I didn't think of that, haha. I was picturing the park service doing some sort of testing, oops. Thanks!
Those are maple taps-for ethically harvesting maple syrup.Really good video-I would have liked to see burger time after a few days in the bush.Just sayin..