Winter Overnight Minister Creek, Allegheny National Forest PA

Join me as I dive into winter camping and explore a section of Allegheny National Forest. There was a lot more snow than I thought there would be but I had a lot of fun.
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[@gray5627]

The main thing is to be safe out there! If you pulled a muscle, or the gear isn't working as needed, it is best to call it an overnighter!!!

[@FrozensAdventures]

+Roclans Farm Totally agree man, it was worth trying to push it that trip.

[@wojtekbear428]

in winter camping/outdoorings the best way to stay with warms is to find liquid waters. liquid waters are only 32 degree fahrenheits, which has many more degrees than the air, so which means that best thing to do is lie down in the waters and this will give you many more degrees. make sure to wear all the clothes that you carry to add to the warming effect, and to hold more waters when you get out of the waters, that they may can continue to insulate you. this technique works for me, and so can you!

[@ferbritzeo]

Quick tip: for sleeping in winter you want your whole body in your sleeping bad except for your mouth. You want your breath to go outside of the bag that way it doesn't collect and form condensation in the bag.

[@JoelsephVanOrd]

glad ya made it jason.. The dude you met on the trail with John and ben.. we get lots of snow up here and glad you made it through

[@FrozensAdventures]

Glad you found the channel, and thanks for making me a path out on the 2nd day, haha was very helpful. Maybe I'll see you guys up there again some time, was great talking with you and, tasting the wine!

[@JoelsephVanOrd]

no problem man its all good and yeah for sure! you can feel free to find me on facebook too and lemme know if you are in the area we can take ya to some crazy spots off the trail that's the most pristine forest quality ever. Joel VanOrd. and by the way out buddy made it out to the Appalachian Trail he just started yesterday and we set him up with a SPOT tracking device.. here's the link if you are inclined to follow his progress its pretty neat... share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0jdIbFez0levURa5CqzxKC08gxCjTAILJ

[@FrozensAdventures]

that's pretty cool. i was debating getting an inreach or spot device, i need something just for my family's peace of mind. next time i'm planning a trip to that area i'll look you up =P thanks dude

[@m14708]

Great stuff dude, wife and i are doing a hike of the Laurel Highlands trail this year, maybe 30 miles... your video of that hike was awesome.. thanks Marty

[@FrozensAdventures]

Highly recommend from seven springs to ohiopyle. Very beautiful, go during the spring there will be lots of streams that time of year.

[@feuerfuxxblabla]

Went out the other day, too. Had the same problem with condensation. Before I went into the tent I lined up the remaining coal from the fire infront of the tent. That helped alot. Warmed the tent right up. ...didn´t last the whole night unfortunately.

[@FrozensAdventures]

+De. Sch I made myself a little frost bib out of some polar fleece that I attach to my hammock ridgeline. My thoughts it will catch condensation from my mouth/nose before it gets to my quilts. $4 for a yard of material on amazon.

[@asiam7436]

I agree that there's no point in staying out longer if you're not feelin' it. Defeats the purpose of going. I liked your outtakes!!!

[@FrozensAdventures]

Yea I was a bit disappointed when I woke up the 2nd day and realized I wouldn't be able to enjoy another day. Thank for watching and glad you liked it.

[@MountainClimber17]

Have you tries using Dead Man Anchors for your stakes? If you do it right they stay very well. That is how I stake my tent in winter and they hold so good I have to dig them out. I also suggest bringing a good saw. Best wood to cut is pine that is dead and leaning on another tree.

[@FrozensAdventures]

I haven't tried that technique yet but I do know about how to do it. There wasn't the right kind of snow to pack it down over the bag. It was really fluffy snow and I easily got down to the ground and got a few stakes in.

[@WWExploring]

Excellent work, thanks for posting!

[@WoodsTrekkinAdventures]

Another good one....looked like a great time! Thanks for sharing.

[@RichAllfieldnohit]

I don't know how I missed this vid! Love Minister Creek. Snow always deeper than you think it's going to be. 4x4 vehicle a must I have found after being stuck up there in a unforeseen snowstorm (like 2 ft, no shit). I now bring extra food in the truck, just in case.

[@danielgolite]

Jason, good job to you for tackling this trail in winter; the rocks in places must have been slick. I have been here many times. Hope you can get back in warmer weather. Did you notice the natural spring just before dropping down to Triple Fork camp? You can fill up there without filtering.

[@FrozensAdventures]

I probably was so focused on keeping an eye out for trail markers, I didn't see a natural spring. I'll be heading back there in the spring/summer

[@danielgolite]

Outdoor Adventures The spring is along the section that Minister Creek Trail shares with the North Country Trail, just east of and just before you drop down into Triple Fork camping area. Look to the right of the trail and you will see the water coming right out of the hillside. Its waters flows right across the trail and downhill to the left. I fill up by the large rock right where the water comes directly from underground. It is not publicized on the maps but people have filled up their water bottles here for many years. A large group from our church comes and camps every year at Triple Fork and this is our source of drinking water. There is something amazing about natural springs. Way uphill and to the right of the spring, keep going uphill maybe a quarter a mile or so, off-trail, are nice rock formations, go past the first set to the second larger ones. Very large. The teen age boys from our church call them "Castle Rock." Also near the Minster Creek overlook is an unusual boulder; a "moving stone". It is very large yet can be wiggled. It must rest not flat but on a point of sorts on its bottom. It is down and to the right of the overlook, along an unmarked path. It is very close but not easy to find. 41*37.614' N, 079*09.793'W.

[@FrozensAdventures]

Daniel Helmbrecht Thanks man, I'll check it out when it warms up.

[@Pabushcraft]

Good stuff brother always enjoy your videos, now back to finish watching it. Bill

[@davidclarke4040]

hi nice place good video buddy

[@DaneBagley]

Thanks for sharing. It was a very nice video with great scenery.

[@TRV550]

Nice video thanks for sharing. Can't beat winter camping. Solitude is good for the soul. Enjoy & be safe !

[@adamstilwell7446]

Was going to do this loop while in PA this weekend, but the trail was closed due to storm damage. Ended up doing the Rimrock Morrison loop. Your videos inspired me to try some PA hiking. Definitely some good spots. Looking forward to your next video!

[@CoolBreeze0432]

Great to be out in the woods in the winter my kinda weather!

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

Super cool video and adventure. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us.

[@norbertolozada6958]

Thanks for the video man. I am trying to get my buddy to hike this trail with me before the spring thaw. however the depth of snow now may make it more difficult to traverse right now.

[@Coolumbo]

When you speak of clammy sleeping bag... is it inside or outside the bag? Peace, thanks for this channel... equally entertaining and informative.

[@FrozensAdventures]

Outside for the most part. It's from my breath coming down on the bag. I made a frost bib out of a square of fleece and it works very well to reduce/nearly eliminate the issue.

[@JRESHOW]

Audio book suggestions?

[@FrozensAdventures]

My next book is ready player one, no idea what it's about but it was recommended highly on reddit. I'm still listening to lord of the rings.

[@JRESHOW]

Cool. I have one more question for you. Do you wear your boots while you sleep in a hammock or do you take them off. If you do take them off where do you put them. Is there something you do to keep bugs/ rodents out? Winter vs summer I'm sure is a bit different but just wondering.

[@FrozensAdventures]

***** I leave my boots on a small sheet of tyvek directly under my hammock. that way i can step out of the hammock and sit down and put them on if need (make sure to check for creepy crawlies and rodents). some people tie the laces together and leave them on the ridge line but I like being able to access them without stepping on the ground if needed. Another thing you can do is hang them in a grocery bag and the the bag to the inside of the ridge-line and move them down at your feet. check out this link for some additional info. He's a pretty well known hammock camper, he's crazy as a bat but has some awesome tips. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGrHoHqugL-jf6Mm1s

[@JRESHOW]

Thanks! I saw that guy a few nights ago lol. He's something else but is very knowledgeable

[@bryanr.3241]

+Outdoor Adventures Shug is the man. He is hilarious LOL. Watch his hammock camping in -35 degrees Fahrenheit. It's epic man. whoa buddy LOL.

[@jackgray1982]

Great video what is this audio book thing you were talking about

[@FrozensAdventures]

Jack Gray I have SanDisk Sansa, it's a really small basic MP3 player, no touch screen and has been very durable for camping. I was listening to Lord of the Rings (i don't recommend the audiobook due to the constant horrible singing)

[@jackgray1982]

Thanks I will check into it

[@TooTall_hikes]

😁👊

[@burtmacklin5645]

I went "winter" camping in south western Alberta a month ago, built a pulk and everything but there was no snow!!!! The wind was crazy though. Nice vid!

[@dizzyg6524]

Did you go up the west side of the creek to the North Country Trail?

[@FrozensAdventures]

+DIZZY G East I think.

[@brianlotrean5160]

Quick question about drinking water at/near Minister Creek. I'm going there in two weeks, would it be safe to drink water from the creek(s) using a Sawyer Squeeze.

[@FrozensAdventures]

Yea, anywhere in the united states you will be fine with the sawyer. The only thing it doesn't filter out is viruses which are usually found in other countries. In which case you would have to use chemicals. I've never had a problem filtering on any of my trips. Just be careful to not get the dirty water anywhere near your clean drinking containers.

[@bfolla06]

Cool video, My brother and I hike and camp the Morrison trail, which is just a little north of minister creek, every winter. We were actually out there new years eve to new years day this year. We made a few videos if your interested. (we are currently editing the newest one). just to comment on your video- the winter miles are always so much harder than you expect them to be. Every year i am amazed at how tired i am at the end of the trip.

[@FrozensAdventures]

yea winter mileage feels like you've done twice as much at the end of the day. I'll check your videos out.

[@picard120]

the temperature is warm for your hike. I camp in weather -20 degree celcius

[@areaone3813]

I love your features from my home. Though I’m more of a summer camper. My gf an I usually camp at minister in the middle of June. We love it. This year we’re starting at presque isle over night an then Barcelona ny. Then minister then FR 160 upper reservoir. 7 days out in a loop. You do nice videos. 👍

[@bryanr.3241]

Can you car camp at Minister Creek ? I have a new Hot Tent I want to try out this winter and I'm just outside Philly , so I need some tips on good places to use my Russian Bear Hot Tent. Thanks

[@FrozensAdventures]

Not sure, I didn't see any places.

[@mdsmd55]

Jason have you tried using a hydration bladders the Osprey? Nice video. Winter hiking/camping always a challenge. Good hike.

[@FrozensAdventures]

Yes I have a 2 and 3 liter hydraulics bladder by Osprey, however in the winter, the bite valves freeze very fast even with an insulation sleeve.

[@arcana1973]

I know you didn't need them this year, but do you have snowshoes at all?

[@FrozensAdventures]

+arcana1973 nope the snow never accumulated enough :(

[@picard120]

what's the food did you eat for dinner? was this dinner sufficient for 1 person?

[@FrozensAdventures]

+sito It was just a mountain house meal, I think it was chillimac with beef or something. 2.5 servings per bag.

[@claytonbhowe7490]

Ya I fish there in April for the past 30 years we have the masters fish tournament with a green jacket and it's a lot of fun about 2 miles towards cougar Bob's frm there watch 4 big foot !

[@freyalocke5799]

Snow hiking looks grueling! Bummer about the cramp and the gunshot (poacher?). The outtakes were great, especially Josh's trekking pole ninja arts. RE: your response to Debbie, I didn't expect reddit to be of much use, but it really surprised me. There are two, TWO! prominent outdoor subreddits for my state chock full of backpacking locales to add to my list. In addition to all the advice I've gathered from this channel, I also have to thank you for the occasional self-reflection. The honesty always comes through in what you share with us, and your parting words in this video are stirring.

[@ChadSmith305]

Making my way down the binge hiking playlist! I gotta say when you fell twice in a row my neighbors probably heard me laugh lol not really at you but more at how ironic the second fall was. I didn't feel as bad laughing since you were laughing also. Thanks for making these videos man, you're definitely motivating me to get some gear and try this out myself.

[@FrozensAdventures]

It's all good it's funny =P

[@systempatcher]

wow you went camping just a few days before I went camping there. Me and my friend were wondering who was crazy enough to hike through that thicket of snow. (by the way there was at least another foot on top of the footprints). We just camped at the rec site. Small world

[@momselayor]

One of my favorite trails! Next time you tackle minister creek consider doing it backwards! it's less hilly that way! Just found you really enjoy you videos and bonus, you're in my "play area" too!

[@Pawoodsman]

My favorite time to camp. Can see further , Less people, No snakes and did I say no snakes lol

[@eliteangler96]

Hey man cool video where u from?

[@dominicnikon6276]

how old do you need to be to go solo?

[@FrozensAdventures]

You can go at any age but you should start with someone that has backpacking experience, it makes it a lot easier.

[@dominicnikon6276]

ok because when im 16 i want to go and drive places for a weekend trip like leave friday night and come back sunday

[@2nuckinfuts]

Cool video but what do u use for protection in case a bear tries to rape you?

[@FrozensAdventures]

I usually carry a can of bear spray. But where I live there are only black bears and they aren't much of a threat.