Chiller Theater - A Rather Brisk Weekend In The Woods - October 4-6, 2024

My friend, Chris and I made last minute plans to spend a weekend along the North Country Trail in the lower reaches of the Allegheny National Forest. This was intended to be a “chill” weekend with just a short hike in as he has been battling severe knee pain all summer. Little did we know that “chill” would take on an entirely different meaning when low temperatures dropped 10+ degrees lower than forecast. On this trip a campfire became more than just “ambiance”, it was needed to stay warm. While packing, I debated taking my winter sleep system but decided against it. If I had, it would have been a much more comfortable weekend. But the challenges presented only serves to make the weekend memorable. Embrace the suck because someday you’ll look back on it with fondness.