dougz

Jan 1/09

Time: 2 pm

Temp: -24C/-11F

With Wind Chill (N 20 kph, gusting): -33C/-27F

Distance: 3 miles

Time Elapsed: 1 hour

Terrain: Street, mild inclines.

Worn:

Ready Pack (35lbs)

Base Layer: Dakota "driwear performance thermal top"
Large. Composition: 66% micro-nylon, 21% micro-polyester, 13% spandex..
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Dec 28/08

Time: 11am

Temp: -15 C Wind: n/a

Distance: 6 miles, cross-country skiing

Terrain: Groomed run, moderate hills

Worn:

Base Layer:

Dakota "driwear performance thermal top"

Size: Large.

Composition:

66% micro-nylon, 21% micro-polyester, 13% spandex..

http://www2.marks.com/productdetails...8?OpenDocument ...

Dec 26/08

Time: 11am

Temp: -15C/5F Wind: 12 kph, gusting

Distance: 3 miles

Terrain: Street, mild inclines.

Worn:

Ready Pack (35lbs)
Poly. hat w/ear flaps
Columbia winter jacket
Cotton tee shirt
Poly. "micro-fleece" liner gloves
Snow pants
Jockey undershorts
Cotton tube socks
Snow boots

Notes:

I worked up quite a ...

Hmm.. I'll see..

Dunno if I want to drill holes in a perfectly good pot.. LOL

I've whittled my pack down a bit..

I WAS going to get rid of the extra tarp..

But I thought, it weighs next to nothing, and takes up almost that in space.. Might as well hang onto it..

Was also thinking about ditching the Coughlan's emergency stove..

But it'd be nice to have inside a tent for some heat in the pouring rain..
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Dec 15/08

Time: 10am

Temp: -22 C Wind: 7 kph

Distance: 3 miles

Terrain: Street

Worn:

Ready Pack (35lbs)
Poly. hat w/ear flaps
Columbia jacket
Tee shirt
Poly. "micro-fleece" gloves
Jeans
Cotton tube socks
Old Merrel all-terrain sneakers

Notes:

Pack felt good, though I could have gotten it on my hips better, I think ...