Weenie-proofing the Girl - long xc backcountry overnighter. 24km 800m vert. Alps

[susannewilliams]

Breakable crust.... boooo

24km round trip
800m vert (2300ft)
Calf deep breakable crust - broke trail all the way
Overnighter on exposed summit - no sleeping bag / no tent.

Weeeeeenie proofing!


http://youtu.be/_XWTMBI5SpQ

[midas]

Brrrrrrrrrrrr..shivering just watching.well done girl,looks like you had fun.

[Tony1948]

I think you;r geat,you crazy girl,well done.

[f0rm4t]

nutter!
keep it up :)

[susannewilliams]

Girls just wanna have fun....

:-)

[Scott]

You live in a fantastic area looks great

[saxonaxe]

No tent, no sleeping bag! I had to wear an extra jacket just to watch the video...:D

[susannewilliams]

It's all about shelter from the wind, deep enough pine bough bed, and proper food & hydration.
And having a Jerven Bag. This is my winter life insurance.

At worst,you have a candle in a cookpot inside the Jerven Bag with you. You sit up, have the candle between your legs, and the Jerven Bag open by your face. This allows you to breathe and makes a chimney effect that heats the inside of the Jerven Bag to over 20c and even helps dry the clothes you are wearing.

Then you alternate burning the candle to get some good core warmth, and lying down to sleep until you get too cold to be comfortable.

Life preserving down to -30c

Peace.

The Girl

[susannewilliams]

We are SO lucky to live here. Just heaven. Good diving and river sports too. :-)

[midas]

Good tip on the convection heating system.I'd have perfered a snugle n cuddle!to keep warm.but difficult if ones alone.lol.

[susannewilliams]

snuggle works WAAAAY better. This is why I have a XL size Jerven Bag... :-)