Thread 2841949

The wet and cold season is upon us, friends.

Do you enjoy hiking in that weather? I certainly do. Although many alpine trails become more dangerous and daylight is scarce, I think that this time of the year makes mother nature even more captivating.
Umbrella, fleece and warm boots ready?

>>2841949 (OP)
>Umbrella
What kind of faggotry is this?

>>2841949 (OP)
I don't enjoy being wet, its uncomfortable and as the weather gets colder it's quite dangerous. I do prefer the cold weather to summer though, and I can't wait for snow. Someone's gotta fire up the long johns thread soon.

I still need to buy some rain mitts to keep my gloves dry this season.
Here in the south most of the winter is 30-40F and raining rather than snow, not too bad overall but having cold wet hands all day pisses me off like nothing else.

>>2841950
Keeps you dry without making you hot, sweaty and miserable. Umbrellas are based.

>>2841949 (OP)
>Can't go /out/ without falling into a crevasse or suffocating in an avalanche
This sucks.

>>2842028
Read Freedom of the Hills.

>>2842028
I think you should try it.

>>2841949 (OP)
Hiking is ok (enhances certain views IMO), but camping becomes quite miserable. No bugs though which is nice. Going camping anyway.

>>2842061
Get a big ol parka and a warmer sleep system, it's not so bad with the right attitude.

>>2842064
>a warmer sleep system
>2000 dollary-doos later

>>2842069
A semi-decent tent (not too heavy and somewhat water-repellent) and a good sleeping bag don't cost that much. Add a little stove (beware of carbonmonoxide) and you're good to go. Most fishing tackle shops have a "good enough" range: good enough for a couple of days without too much rain or wind.

The best part is that I can start wearing my Kurama cosplay onesie without being too uncomfortable.

>>2842071
Oh, I thought you meant one of those expensive down-quill systems.

>>2842362
Exactly today's conditions, only worse lol.

>>2841949 (OP)
I like colder weather but not getting soaked. Fortunately we don't get a lot of rain in my area, unfortunately we're only a month or two from every trail being under 10' of snow and not emerging again until May, along with the mountain roads that access them getting shut down for the winter.

I think I'm gonna try to get into XC skiing this winter, downhill has gotten absurdly expensive while there are a whole bunch of XC parks that are basically free (just need the national forest pass I already have) and hell I can pretty much do it in my own back yard right after a storm, pic related.

>>2842372
Look beautiful, where is it?

>>2842373
inland PNW.

>>2842415
Gotchu. Really nice place, Anon.

>>2842026
There are good reasons that any serious /out/ activities don't involve an umbrella. I'll leave you to figure it out because it shouldn't need explaining.

If you are going for a short stroll near a town with mostly good weather and just a light rain shower then it can be good.

>>2842946
It's good in light rain and low wind anywhere, that's my point. You're much more cool and comfortable wearing your fleece and shorts instead of rain gear, all thanks to an umbrella. Of course you can't use it in really bad weather, but most of the times you can.
Don't try to tell me otherwise, I've been doing this long enough and I tell you it's a game changer. You should try it.