When we go skiing in the backcountry for the day we always remark on how glad we are that we aren’t spending the night. Then we decide to do a night or two and that whole mindset shifts. You go into your trip knowing you are in the sub zero temps for a couple days. You experience things much deeper. You notice the warmth of the sun and show gratitude out loud, remarking how wonderful it feels. You know the cold of night will be relentless but you have mentally prepared for the hardship and face it with laughter and of course by layering up. With the proper equipment and knowledge we have learned to thrive on a trip like this.

Home Sweet Home is a term we often use when we have camp set up. It is a small pocket of safety and warmth in an environment not suitable for people to live. The glow of the tents make the darkness feel warmer.

Read the full trip report on my website: https://www.davemarkel.com/trip-reports/caligata-ski-camp-trip-report