I understand the allure of camping near lakes, but my first pick is always somewhere a bit higher. Lakeside realestate is usually colder, definitely dewier, and with more mozzies. If you are swimming or fishing, lakeside is awesome. If not, I’ll always water up and head up to higher ground. Sleeping under the stars on a flat sandy shelf on a ridge with a great view is as good as it gets for me!
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On 10 Jun 2024, at 2:44?AM, Curt Kinchen <ptcurt@...> wrote:
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I know it's a natural tendency and the guide books, noted destinations and established campsites heavily favor lakes, but consider going beyond the lakes to a higher location.?? When it's possible to find a campsite, ridges often are more comfortable than the lake basins.? Usually there are far fewer mosquitoes, it's warmer in the morning and less dewfall on your tent.
It may require taking on water prior to the camp, but often you can find a streamlet nearby.??
Clearly, you want to avoid exposed areas if the weather is threatening.? Also, if there are not established campsites, all usual LNT guidance can make it more of a challenge.
Yes, but sometimes I would like to camp in a lake area that may be more than half days away from the next pass. Let's see, I believe what really matters is the situation in the wilderness at the moment.
Thanks.
On Sun, Jun 9, 2024 at 7:05?AM Byron Nevins via <byron.nevins=
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I adore camping just below a pass.? Which usually is 10-11,000'.? It's so nice up there.??
But, mainly, hitting that pass first thing in the morning is almost effortless compared to tackling it at the end of the day.
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