DirtNap
New member
With Irene slowly approaching, I began wondering where some of you adventurists draw the line in regards to hitting the trails/rivers in extreme weather.
I know that in terms of temperature, the window is virtually wide open. I've never said no to a snowshoeing trip due to cold weather alone. In contrast, I generally won't hike if its over 90 degrees because I simply cannot find a way to stay comfortable.
In terms of wind, its much harder to gauge. Probably everyone who has been on the Presidentials has dealt with near hurricane force winds at one time or another. During the warmer months, I think I subconsciously want the wind to be brutal up there. It makes me reach deeper and push harder to accomplish my goal. But in the winter, a windy day will keep me home.
So I'd love to get some feedback as to where you all draw your line. Will you be out anywhere this Sunday, and what will you be doing? If not, what conditions are you willing to endure? What will finally tell you that its not worth the risk? I know there are some who will always play it safe, choosing to not invite such danger that the bad weather brings. But on the other hand, there are a lot of well seasoned, experienced adventurers here that must be itching to test themselves in the unusually extreme conditions. For those who do, where do you go/have been in violent weather?
I'll be staying out of the woods that day, but thats just me.
I know that in terms of temperature, the window is virtually wide open. I've never said no to a snowshoeing trip due to cold weather alone. In contrast, I generally won't hike if its over 90 degrees because I simply cannot find a way to stay comfortable.
In terms of wind, its much harder to gauge. Probably everyone who has been on the Presidentials has dealt with near hurricane force winds at one time or another. During the warmer months, I think I subconsciously want the wind to be brutal up there. It makes me reach deeper and push harder to accomplish my goal. But in the winter, a windy day will keep me home.
So I'd love to get some feedback as to where you all draw your line. Will you be out anywhere this Sunday, and what will you be doing? If not, what conditions are you willing to endure? What will finally tell you that its not worth the risk? I know there are some who will always play it safe, choosing to not invite such danger that the bad weather brings. But on the other hand, there are a lot of well seasoned, experienced adventurers here that must be itching to test themselves in the unusually extreme conditions. For those who do, where do you go/have been in violent weather?
I'll be staying out of the woods that day, but thats just me.
RANT: What I fear more than nature during these announced "emergencies" is other people. Folks around here are FREAKING OUT. Stores shelves are being emptied, red lights are being run, rudeness is on the rise. I hate to think how quickly things would deteriorate for most folks if there was a REAL emergency that lasted more than a couple days.
