Posts by Francky_V
Since it's the season coming up for many (and snow seems to be in the game this year in eastern NA at least). What would be the best/optimal strategy with regards to breathing holes for a quinzee ...
I'm looking for a decent source to know winter road conditions for various Adirondacks access roads. First level of interest would be just what is or isn't being maintained. A better yet answer w...
I'm pondering a longer-term hike in Northern Quebec/Labrador. Autonomous style, sky or snowshoe (TBD) with a sled etc. Right now, considering going Fermont, going south to Sept-Iles (possibly follo...
Interesting topic. For what it's worth (lots of interesting comments above already): If I am winter camping, I'll usually boil all or most of my water for the next day in the evening (so I don't ...
I think this could make a good community wiki. A few things not mentioned (unless I missed) more specifically for sleeping: Make sure you're hydrated. Sounds dumb because it's cold and you don'...
With regards to climbing granite, my experience is in western Canada (Skaha, near Penticton BC) and Bishop (California, bouldering spot), Squamish in BC and a few routes on an outcrop near my homet...
The short answer to that is yes - but the real answer is it depends. If you are climbing on sandstone, this could actually be very dangerous & unethical. The issue with sandstone is that it te...
