snow covered leantos?

[the_swede]

Hi all,

Considering the heavy snowfall as of late, I'm wondering if I should anticipate having to dig out a leanto when I head up to Lake Colden next week. I've been hearing that there's about 3 feet of snow on the ground and perhaps some of the leantos have not been dug out yet.

Eric

[redhawk]

You don't need to dig out too much. the snow makes a good windbreak.

Hawk

[adkdremn]

Skyclimber has some pretty amazing pics of lean tos in the winter. Maybe she could post them, if not they're in another thread somewhere, I'll see if I can find them!

[alombard]

I doubt if you will have to dig out a whole lot. Perhaps just a path to get in. Also, like Hawk said, leaving the snow around the opening, shelters you from the wind even more, and keeps more heat in.

[adkdremn]

Here's the link, her shot is of the Uphill Brook l/t, first page of the thread.

http://www.adkforum.com/showthread.php?t=3873&highlight=lean+tos

[hillman1]

I was at one of the colden lean to's yesterday, no digging required to get in. But the floors are wet from melted snow, which will probably just be a bit frozen by the time you get there...There are brooms in most of them to brush out any accumulated snow.

[the_swede]

Thanks for the info, mate. I think my trip is going to be postponed, since I came down with a stomach bug yesterday. Also, my hiking buddy has a cold. We're probably leaving after New Years now. Oh well!

[Hobbitling]

dont let a little projectile vomiting keep you out of the woods, it adds character to the trip report!!

[DEEPFOREST]

dont let a little projectile vomiting keep you out of the woods, it adds character to the trip report!!

Darn right! You haven't really earned your stripes until you vomit on a trip and have it freeze to the deck of your snowshoes.

[the_swede]

I guess some of those half digested corn chunks stuck in my beard will serve as a tasty snack later on.