• Winter Camping

    Posted on in category Travel & Adventuretagged#backyardbend , #camping , #highdesertlife , #wintercamping

    Why not?  Yes, it will be cold, maybe even wet, muddy, frozen or terribly windy.  But stepping outside our comfort zone is what builds character, encourages growth, strengthens our minds and bodies, shapes adventures and creates memories.  There once was a time when I’d eagerly await the warmer months just so I could go camping again.  My joyous outdoor spirit would sadly dim as fall descended into winter and I’d nervously plan up all the places I’d explore again once spring hit. Until one day, a friend asked if I wanted to go camping…in JANUARY!?!!  I questioned every moment of the trip.  Where would we sleep?  How would we keep warm?  What if it rains?  What would we even DO!?…