The Winter Bug Out Contest! Rookie of The Year Award!

[xxxDarksidexxx]

Getting the BOR ready for the challenge .ie affixing skis .

how will your grandmother get around the house while you are gone?

seriously though.... thats pretty awesome!

cant wait to see it in action!

[riverjoe47]

Grandmother ? did you notice 47 thats 63(actually 64 in Sept.) years ago you whippersnapper .

[riverjoe47]

Uh Oh I see in the rules gear must be strapped to back . Actually BOR is strapable for fording streams etc . Will that suffice ?

[xxxDarksidexxx]

Grandmother ? did you notice 47 thats 63 years ago you whippersnapper .

youre 47? only 10 years older than me...

Uh Oh I see in the rules gear must be strapped to back . Actually BOR is strapable for fording streams etc . Will that suffice ?

Your trip should include some amount of hiking with your gear / pack strapped to your back.

it would be a good idea to have a pack on your back.

with that said the use of a sled, or any other means to carry, pull, or haul EXTRA gear is ok. if i lived in an area that got snow im sure i would use a pull behind sled to help with extra gear. if your homemade cart / sled would be part of your winter bug out gear than its ok with me.

[riverjoe47]

1947

[xxxDarksidexxx]

1947

ah, its your walker! youre right... i am a wippersnapper!

im just bustin your chops!

i say rock that sled / cart hybrid! like i said i would like to see it in action.

[Woods Walker]

Given the prize list I can't believe there is only one entry to date (mine doesn't count). Is ZS that soft? I think next weekend I will get the snowshoes and do up a second 3 day trip.

[Bakeel]

Just waiting for the weekend I have off to go.

[Dubbya]

Given the prize list I can't believe there is only one entry to date (mine doesn't count). Is ZS that soft? I think next weekend I will get the snowshoes and do up a second 3 day trip.

Nah. I am still going to get out there. Just been busy with Mom's birthday this weekend and then a local meet up next.

[riverjoe47]

Given the prize list I can't believe there is only one entry to date (mine doesn't count). Is ZS that soft? I think next weekend I will get the snowshoes and do up a second 3 day trip.

Still building gear . Wish you would do another trip tho . I really dig seeing other peoples BOL and gear . I can't believe what a great idea this thread is .
Also been doing a little scouting , hoping for a little edible , in season critters other then shrew . Heres a washed out sun this morning at 12 degrees F. Squeaky snow this morning which always means teens . I can't believe those white tail love Red Cedars , kinda like eating brillo pads .

[drewder]

Given the prize list I can't believe there is only one entry to date (mine doesn't count). Is ZS that soft? I think next weekend I will get the snowshoes and do up a second 3 day trip.

The thread was posted on the Friday before last. Most people would open their weekend for such an event. This past weekend was the first REAL weekend of the contest. Contest goes till FEB 28th. ZSC001 just did our Winterg(h)eddon this past weekend and got home last night. We haven't even started our breakdown yet.

So in other words. CHILL THE F#CK OUT. (not saying that to be an a$$hole about it, I just wanted to take full opportunity to use that pun for the contest).

ETA: pic from ZSC001 WintergHeddon to keep the spirit of the competition alive:

[R3dShift2012]

Longtime lurker here, actually registered for this one, looks fun. Will post ASAP. Just got back from a long weekend camping with the family so it might be early February before I get to go off by myself for an extended time. This place holding post should keep me motivated ....

[xxxDarksidexxx]

Given the prize list I can't believe there is only one entry to date (mine doesn't count). Is ZS that soft? I think next weekend I will get the snowshoes and do up a second 3 day trip.

yeah the prize list is EPIC! if my trip counted i would go all out for a shot at some of these prizes.

snowshoes... cant wait to see.

i think we will get more entries in the next few weeks. i think some are waiting to post up their trips towards the end...im thinking some are waiting to see what the " competition " does before they go out, or post up.

[wyominglostandfound]

set up some new builds today at 9000 ft.

hunkered in and ready to travel

BOV

Antelope butte

whiteout

8 man evergreen

custom shelter/hootch

[riverjoe47]

Really pretty country Wyo . Reminds me of Montana .


Here is a good example . This link was on MaxRites post about stoves but this guy is pretty awesome . Can't say too much for his tent tho .

http://piterhunt.ru/scripts/forum/showt ... hp?t=42267

[Texas Rebel]

Shelter works no matter what is and seem to work pretty good for him from pics.
I would feel lucky to have that set-up when SHTF.

[Dawgboy]

All our snow melted so I am waiting for another storm. So far not looking so good for bad weather... Unless the Superstorm shows up

[shrimpwd]

I went out about a week ago, but didn't manage past the 7-hour mark. I only have a 20 degree bag, and the weather decided to take a rapid plunge below that. I packed up and made it home fine. Pics in a different thread later, since 7<24. I'll find another night before the end of February to work on my entry. Sadly, buying new gear isn't in the forecast.

[stimpy321972]

Shelter works no matter what is and seem to work pretty good for him from pics.
I would feel lucky to have that set-up when SHTF.

+100, this guy shows you don't have to be high speed, low drag to survive and be comfortable in a harsh environment. It is nice to have top of the line uber name-brand gear. Sometimes all you need is a couple of trips to your local hardware store and a little bit of ingenuity. Also, getting off your ass and actually entering a harsh enviroment to practice skills helps too.

[Woods Walker]

Given the prize list I can't believe there is only one entry to date (mine doesn't count). Is ZS that soft? I think next weekend I will get the snowshoes and do up a second 3 day trip.

yeah the prize list is EPIC! if my trip counted i would go all out for a shot at some of these prizes.

snowshoes... cant wait to see.

i think we will get more entries in the next few weeks. i think some are waiting to post up their trips towards the end...im thinking some are waiting to see what the " competition " does before they go out, or post up.

I hope so. Not so sure about the snowshoe thing. Looking at a few days of wintery mix, then cold with maybe more snow for the trip. Depending on the amount of rain I may not need them. Then there is the issue of floating the camp or digging in? Not sure at this point but if all goes well I should be heading out with a buddy on Friday.

[Woods Walker]

I went out about a week ago, but didn't manage past the 7-hour mark. I only have a 20 degree bag, and the weather decided to take a rapid plunge below that. I packed up and made it home fine. Pics in a different thread later, since 7<24. I'll find another night before the end of February to work on my entry. Sadly, buying new gear isn't in the forecast.

No shame in any of that.

[Blackdog]

Given the prize list I can't believe there is only one entry to date (mine doesn't count). Is ZS that soft? I think next weekend I will get the snowshoes and do up a second 3 day trip.

Sitting at 55 and clear here, seems like a bit of a cheat so hanging tough for some weather.

[xxxDarksidexxx]

great photos wyo!

seems like we have some guys fired up and itching to get out.... hell they are even waiting for crappy cold weather! i love it!

we have a little cold front coming down this weekend, but its the wifes baby shower, and i need to help the FIL set everything up before we go out to the range... ( need to knock the dust of my .22 and make sure its still sighted in )

im still trying to hold off in hopes that we get one last really cold one before winter is over for us down here. i also need to get some permits in order for the place i wanna go since i plan on doing a little small game hunting while im out. i have a hunting license, but need daily use permits and camp permits for this WMA. ( at leats thats what the clerk at the fish and game office told me... )

[delta8113]

I'm in and have some new gear coming in soon. Great way to test it out. Does it matter how long the videos are? Or a prefered limit on time line for video usage?