Day: November 17, 2025

This winter I hope to do more winter camping. ⛄ Reasonable winter cold (days above 25, nights above 10 degrees, light or no breeze) isn’t a big problem for me but snow and the closure of many back country roads and parking areas is a bigger problem.

The heater helps a lot with the cold ❄ and I’m quite comfortable with the heated tent. 🎪 The truth is that while I use more propane in the winter months, the 20 lb tank is quite affordable to get filled and it really doesn’t take that much energy to warm up a cold tent before bed, then turn off the heater and snuggle under the covers.

Options do exist throughout the winter, depending on the snow depth. There are local state forests, East Branch of the Sacandaga – NY 8, Charles Baker – Cherry Ridge and the Finger Lakes National Forest. None are perfect options but sometimes you have to compromise in the winter. ⛺