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Cold weather exploring
< on 1/22/2014 9:13 PM >
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So, here's a question. Typically, my partner in crime is my girlfriend. However, she tends not to do well in temps below 40 Fahrenheit. That's part of the reason that I'm here—to find others to join me when she can't. I surf during the winter so I don't mind the cold so much.

At what temperature, if any, do y'all say fuck it?




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Re: Cold weather exploring
< Reply # 1 on 1/22/2014 9:26 PM >
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Ive explored while its -30 wind chill out. Not that big of a deal if you dress warm.




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Re: Cold weather exploring
< Reply # 2 on 1/22/2014 9:29 PM >
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I think it's fair to say that it all depends on the location. I'm not going out while it is well below freezing to see something I am already familiar with. But last winter I went out more than once in this weather because I knew I was close to finding the tunnels I had been hunting for. The trips paid off.
It's 23(f) degrees here right now, and if I get a call back about two places I have been watching, I'm out the door right now.
Otherwise, I'm good right where I am.




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Re: Cold weather exploring
< Reply # 3 on 1/22/2014 9:44 PM >
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Yeah Hootie, I'm with your philosophy.




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Re: Cold weather exploring
< Reply # 4 on 1/22/2014 9:49 PM >
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I don't know if it's just me but when it's let's say -5c outside, it feels like -20 inside vacants buildings, holding the camera and a flashlight, it dosen't take long before my hands are freezing. I generaly say "fuck it" during winter.




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< Reply # 5 on 1/22/2014 9:51 PM >
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I think Hootie was spot on… I've been out in almost (if not) negative wind chill days and it was pretty miserable. But also, if you are planning on a bigger trip for a certain day, and it just so happens to be super cold I wouldn't cancel it unless there was some massive snow storm to dampen the drive there.




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< Reply # 6 on 1/22/2014 10:02 PM >
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Here in cold ass Minnesota I typically do underground exploring in the winter and above ground in the summer since its about a constant of 40-50 degrees underground. Although if you can get past the smell a deer carcass will keep you warm enough for just about anything.




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< Reply # 7 on 1/22/2014 10:12 PM >
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My typical winter exploring attire
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< Reply # 8 on 1/22/2014 10:16 PM >
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As long as you dress in layers, air tight layers, you could do almost any explore. Hell you could even go snowmobiling. The biggest problem is blizzard conditions, like today in Minnesota.




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Re: Cold weather exploring
< Reply # 9 on 1/22/2014 11:46 PM >
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It just depends on your budget + your specified travel plans.

Were you talking about wandering around indefinitely in the cold?

Or were you talking about a planned trip? that includes at least cold weather camping, all-day hiking, or unusually cold temperatures? There are some variables.

For me, the first thing that came to mind when you posted
'Cold weather exploring' was actually: 'Cold Weather Camping'

camping:
Just layer up, bring water, invest in the right gear, make sure people have a reliable way to reach you, and wear thermals head to toe. If anything goes wrong, you are (obviously) supposed to have some sort of "way colder than expected" escape plan. (Unless you want to die)


For one off, daytime "cold-weather" exploring:

If you're just wandering around during the day, remain on top of the forecast beforehand if you didn't plan on randomly crashing outdoors, and remember to wear good gloves, leggings (a lot of people stupidly forget to find a way to ensure their legs stay warm), double merino wool socks (I realize that sounds "posh"), and thermals head to toe.

This =

"You're all set!"


Personally, I have done a few overnight explorations in freezing cold, 'car camping' conditions with the proper gear, and I have not had any "warmth problems" whatsoever, Nov-Dec.

And what that says to me is that I should test myself for Jan- February!
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I've been out drinking brews at abandonments in zero degree temps but my camera stops working properly when it hits 15.




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+1 on the underground.
Last weekend's events were of perfect temperate!




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Re: Cold weather exploring
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I am of the belief, that if a person is willing to learn their own body and dress appropriately, then there is never a point at which saying "fuck it" is necessary. Unless of course the weather (not the cold) dictates it unsafe or unwise to explore.

I think Dukarc hit the nail on the head... Airtight. If you can fight the wind outside with jackets that have elastic waists, wrists, and tall collars that fit the neck snuggly, you'll be fine. By this same principle, leggings or tighter pants which prevent cold wind finding its way up your pants is also helpful. Once you get into an abandonment, then it becomes a matter of staying warm against the cold. I'm a big fan of vests and layering, I find that if I can keep my core warm (sweating), then my extremities will follow suit (a simple matter of science). Gloves/mittens which have snap back fingers and allow for using your camera and then quickly covering your fingers back when not using them has also been a huge help to me. I'm also a fan of good heavy scarves... I have hiked/explored in a weatherproof vest, heavy scarf, long sleeve shirt, and a beanie... I stayed completely comfortable in temps well below 40F, while others wearing "cold weather" jackets and multiple layers were cold the minute they stopped moving.




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I'm with y'all. I have all the appropriate cold weather gear. I've been backpacking for a long time and have done many trips during the dead of winter. When I explore during the winter, I wear the same base layers that I wear when snowboarding. Additionally, my jacket has primaloft insulation so I could honestly keep my core warm even if I were only wearing a tee shirt underneath. Merino wool socks are an absolute must and the same goes for gloves.

All of that to say this, if you're properly prepared then no temp should be too cold.




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Last week, I went out in trekking to a location through a knee-deep swamp at 35 degrees fahrenheit. Needless to say, about 50 meters in, I turned around and called it a day.

Usually, though, the weather does not affect my explorations. I'm one of those guys that wears t-shirts during the dead of winter, so I usually just tough it out.




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I'm planning a tent camping/exploring trip for this weekend, so I'm really not sure at what temperature I would say "fuck it", but it would probably have to be a blizzard of sorts or some serious wind chill to stop me.




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Cold outside:




Perfect inside:




Yeah. Yeah. I know that everyone doesn't explore underground. Still, it's a pretty good reason to when it's crappy cold or nasty hot outside.

We have a tarp strung across the opening because this mine has entrances all the way up the hill, so the mine "breathes" causing a strong breeze to blow through.

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