If you're moving and it's not windy -20 doesn't sound that bad. -35 sounds pretty brutal. -20 would also be pretty rough if it's windy.
I'm a yank whose been stuck between daily highs of 0 F (-17 C) and 15 F (-10 C) for the past month. It's always amusing shoveling my driveway in the evening after the kids are asleep and I start taking off layers due to body heat + sweat despite it being properly cold. I can't imagine trying to dress appropriately where you can't easily retreat inside and try again if you got it wrong the first time. I imagine that sweat is the enemy when you're out in the elements like that.
They had tons of straw and special warm blankets. Huskies are ok in these temperatures. Everyone was happy and fine. Except me going to check on dogs throughout the night. When the fire went out in the stove, it was rough to be going out and in the sleeping bag. Doing it again on Monday, but it should be nice -16.
Labs don't need coats because they have a greater fat content combined with two layers of fur. Fun fact, not bathing them also makes them water resistant.
https://nordichuskyfarm.com/p/wilderness-overnight
This season is fully booked, but maybe next year? 😉
Usually it's not so cold. We have warm clothes, drinks, and fire inside the tent, so it is not so bad.
Oh how I wish you were near me. Partner and I do winter camping (she's better in the cold than me, but we both enjoy it) and working with dogs has been on my bucket list for years.
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matty_ice@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 185d
Nice shot!!
InvalidName2@lemmy.zip · 14 pts · 184d
At least you know there's not much chance of mosquitoes.
kokesh@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 184d
Definitely a big plus here.
Steve@communick.news · 13 pts · 185d
The photo is great!
But is it worth that kind of effort?
Why do this to yourself? Just to know you can?
kokesh@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 184d
We do sled dog tours, this was the first time we had such a temperature during this overnight trip. When it is -20 or warmer, it isn't so bad.
sauerkrautsaul@lemmus.org · 7 pts · 184d
warmer
Steve@communick.news · 4 pts · 184d
That sounds like fun!
Still cold as hell.
kokesh@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 184d
This cold isn't good, not gonna lie.
IMALlama@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 183d
If you're moving and it's not windy -20 doesn't sound that bad. -35 sounds pretty brutal. -20 would also be pretty rough if it's windy.
I'm a yank whose been stuck between daily highs of 0 F (-17 C) and 15 F (-10 C) for the past month. It's always amusing shoveling my driveway in the evening after the kids are asleep and I start taking off layers due to body heat + sweat despite it being properly cold. I can't imagine trying to dress appropriately where you can't easily retreat inside and try again if you got it wrong the first time. I imagine that sweat is the enemy when you're out in the elements like that.
Carnelian@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 185d
Outdoor Boys on youtube has a bunch of videos of extreme cold camping, same setup too w/ a hot tent
Sometimes the “why” in those videos is a multi day hunting trip or a wood cutting trip
hereiamagain@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 184d
I'm looking to get into winter camping. So far the lowest I've done overnight was just 4 or 5 degrees below freezing. No stove, just a hammock.
It's exhilarating. I'll do it again just for the fun of it.
Nothing like waking up to a half frozen water bottle (always keep your filter on your person, so it doesn't freeze and make you sick).
circuscritic@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 185d
Assuming you're sleeping there, where are the shelters for the sled dogs?
Those temps are probably fine to run them in, but are too cold for sleeping outside unsheltered...
kokesh@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 184d
They had tons of straw and special warm blankets. Huskies are ok in these temperatures. Everyone was happy and fine. Except me going to check on dogs throughout the night. When the fire went out in the stove, it was rough to be going out and in the sleeping bag. Doing it again on Monday, but it should be nice -16.
usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 185d
Pretty sure they just sleep outside, maybe with a blanket or something. They're super well adapted to cold.
spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 184d
My gf's half husky (not purebred) will sit outside in -30 for an hour and a half without complaint. In fact he complains when he has to come in
titanicx@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 184d
Hell my lab loves the cold weather. I used to put her in a coat and she was miserable. She goes and lays down in the snow just to cool off.
Fmstrat@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 184d
Labs don't need coats because they have a greater fat content combined with two layers of fur. Fun fact, not bathing them also makes them water resistant.
ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one · 2 pts · 184d
Jealous.
kokesh@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 184d
https://nordichuskyfarm.com/p/wilderness-overnight This season is fully booked, but maybe next year? 😉 Usually it's not so cold. We have warm clothes, drinks, and fire inside the tent, so it is not so bad.
Fmstrat@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 184d
Oh how I wish you were near me. Partner and I do winter camping (she's better in the cold than me, but we both enjoy it) and working with dogs has been on my bucket list for years.
MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 184d