Ah yes! Some things are nice to have done even before you wake up. The camp fire and coffee being my favorites.

Absolutely!

Honestly, it was awesome and fortunately we live close to despaired camp that these quick over nighters are perfect to take a break from the busy world. How have y’all been? Any good content I should be getting caught up on?

Yes, the stuck part…but really a great night in the woods.

Right! Winter camping definitely brings it challenges in several ways. Maybe I have a few screws loose, but I absolutely love winter camping. I don’t mind colder temps, but when it’s around 30 during the day is really pleasant. …running around for the “shot” is always fun. Lol.

Definitely made the first hour exciting, but it is nice to settle down around camp.

What what! Glad y’all are getting out. Great time to camp!

Haha… it wasn’t all that bad honestly. The older I get, the more I love winter and camping in the snow.

It was a blast and thanks to a winch to recovery was quick and easy.

You’re always welcome …to move to Wisconsin, we’d love to have you here.

Hello North Carolina. Definitely a state we would like to explore!

Perhaps it’s because the one entrance is much lower than than the main road elevation, which allows for more snowdrift and plow build up. Either way, we were both glad we could get back to camp.

That's both a simple and complex answer. The simple answer is places like National Forest and BLM land are considered public and you can camp at this location. The complex answer is you need to be familiar with the area you are exploring, the camping restrictions, fire restrictions, season road closure etc. My best recommendation, is join a local FB Overlanding/camping group and ask the question and how one can tap into the resources used.

Ah yes. Good eye. I am certainly spoiled having the torch on hand, but love working a fire from a spark. Certainly pushed the easy button on this one.

@@FreysOnTheSide 😁 certainly no judgement here, I'd do the same!