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Winter is quickly approaching, and my friends and I (relatively inexperienced backpackers - only been on 2 trips of 9 days each) were wondering how much experience is necessary to safely backpackin...
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2020-04-17T23:04:18Z (over 4 years ago)
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Ryan Welsh
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2020-04-17T23:04:17Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>Winter is quickly approaching, and my friends and I (relatively inexperienced backpackers - only been on 2 trips of 9 days each) were wondering how much experience is necessary to safely backpacking winter <strong>assuming the correct equipment is used.</strong></p> <p>Michigan's weather in the UP ranges anywhere from -30 to 30°F (-34 to -1°C) during the winter, with typical nights ranging from 10°F - 20°F (-12°C to -7°C).</p> <p>This trip would last for probably only 3 days.</p>