Hey Jeff! How was the cold weekend at Mew? We (I) want a report dood!
Have any problems keeping food frozen? heh,,,,,

I hope to be going in a few weeks...

cheers
Mike

Hey Mike .....

My report is almost written, but I am awaiting some photos. To feed some of your curiosity, the weekend was fantastic, the weather, while COLD at night was otherwise wonderful. (At night it dropped down to about minus 30 degrees.)

Jeffrey M and Andrew joined me for the weekend, and we met up with Shore Bound Angler as well for our Saturday snowshoeing..... which trail you ask ..... you'll have to wait for the trip log

Because of the extreme cold we decided to stay at my cottage both nights, which while dissapointing at fist, turned out nice, (as we did go outside each night for firewood, and WOW was it COLD!

Again, more details to come, so stay tuned.



Jeff P
http://algonquincanoeing.blogspot.com/

Sounds like a blast. Looking forward to more winter triplogs -- it'll promote bravery into those of us who've yet to do it!

Okay Jeff.....Looks like Markus and I will have to do some "real" winter camping! lol...
That cottage of yours is to close! heh,heh.

look forward to seeing your pics from the weekend.


Cheers
Mike

Real camping eah ..... LOL ....

What hanging out in a 25 foot high Muskoka Room, with a roaring fire while enjoying a drink and watching the snow through 2 layers of glass isn't winter camping enought ... ohhh and did I mention the warm comfey beds, hot showers and flush toilets .....

I know, I know, it isn't, but you got to admit it's not a bad "plan B" either

Room permitting, I'd love to come along and try a hot tent excursion though; it looks way cool, and just as warm as my cottage

In all honesty you got to admit that with no fire to keep one warm, miunus 35 is very difficult, even with the best of gear.

Photos and log on their way though!

Jeff P
http://algonquincanoeing.blogspot.com/

first it was -30, now it's -35, what's it going to be in the official log? -40?
Just ribbing ya Jeff, sounds like you guys had a great 'comfy' time.
I'll be sure to let ya know when we will be going up and have an opening for ya.






Mark Rubino
Mark's Algonquin Park Sampler - Blog
Mark's Algonquin Park Sampler

http://www.ABRweb.ca .. Algonquin Backcountry Recreationalists - Caring for Algonquin's Backcountry

Actually, I think it was more like -45C! Just kidding.

Jeff P - I can't wait to see those pics. All 600?

Thanks for the snowshoeing

SBA

Hi all ...

Well, I finally finished my log of my weekend snowshoeing. For those interested it can be found at:

http://algonquincanoeing.blogspot.com/search/label/Whiskey%20Rapids%20Trail

Barry, feel free to use it in your trails section of AA if you like.

As always, comments are always welcomed and thanked for.

Jeff P
http://algonquincanoeing.blogspot.com/

Hey Jeff,

Awesome TR and Kudos to Andrew for the excellent photos!

Too bad you had to stay in that dump of a cottage you have, huh? Sounds like a real rat trap. I'll bet the wine was vinegary too. (tongue in cheek, of course)

Cheers
Shawn

Shawn .....

Thanks, no vinegar, but the wine was from a box.

Jeff P
http://algonquincanoeing.blogspot.com/

Brilliant triplog Jeff! It was a fun weekend. To everyone else: you must check out Ragged Falls it is amazing. Go. Now.

Of course it's shown on my map....



Jeff

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Good read there Jeff, gets me in the mood more and more for next weekend's trip.




Mark Rubino
Mark's Algonquin Park Sampler - Blog
Mark's Algonquin Park Sampler

http://www.ABRweb.ca .. Algonquin Backcountry Recreationalists - Caring for Algonquin's Backcountry

Hey Jeff P,

Thanks for the trip log. I had a great time snowshoeing with you, Jeffrey M, & Andrew! We'll have to go snowshoeing again soon.

Jeffrey is right. Ragged Falls is must see in the winter!

SBA