Cranberry Lake Winter Camping
We were invited to join in a camping trip at Cranberry Lake the weekend before Christmas. I'd heard how peaceful and fun these trips were and I leapt at the chance to join in the fun. We discussed the sorts of things we'd need for the trip to be successful. I picked up a new mattress to stave off the cold . I also borrowed a second sleeping bag and a down blanket to ensure I could sleep comfortably. All the sleeping stuff was rolled into a tarp burrito and lashed together with twine. The campsite was only a mile into the woods, so weight wasn't exactly a huge priority. Sunny helped, too, as usual. Our setup at the lean-to was fairly quick even though dark came early only a few days before the solstice. The addition of battery-operated string lights was very helpful in the lean-to for getting food and gear together, and also helpful in protecting the tent lines. The first night was great. The fire was high and we were pretty warm despite the wind. John made us some steaks ...