Algonquin Adventures / One night solo cold camping trip to Ramona Lake, Western Uplands

**Posted by My Self Reliance** 2/13/2016 5:14 pm

I was able to sneak away from my family for a couple of days this week, just before the really cold weather set in. It was -24C, -29C at night, but warmed up to -11C yesterday before the deep freeze hit last night. It was very peaceful - clear dark sky, with no tent to disrupt my upward view. It warmed up in the middle of the night, and I had to sleep with my head outside of the bad to cool off. Until I woke up with a head full of snow that is.
http://myselfreliance.com/winter-backpacking-the-western-uplands-trail-to-ramona-lake/

**Posted by Steve E** 2/13/2016 11:52 pm

Awesome stuff! Are those the MEC Expedition Booties in that pic?

**Posted by My Self Reliance** 2/14/2016 6:47 am

Steve E wrote:
Awesome stuff! Are those the MEC Expedition Booties in that pic?

Yes they are - quite useful I find.

**Posted by occcanuck** 2/14/2016 8:27 am

Your videos and reports always feel so calming and relaxing. Kinda like I just finished the trip and I'm ready to go back and face the more stressful side of life. Thanks for sharing!

**Posted by fishquest** 2/14/2016 8:03 pm

Great trip report, thanks for posting it. Nothing like the peace and quiet of being solo but quite the adventure in the winter.

**Posted by My Self Reliance** 3/01/2016 7:18 pm

Thanks guys. I just got back from a three day camping trip in Killarney, hiking to the top of Silver Peak, but I think I'm done and ready for canoe tripping.