November in Vermont brought winter with it. Fist solo winter backpacking trip on the season was met with some questionable weather and second guessing. Familiar terrain and proper equipment enabled a successful summit attempt in preparation for future objectives.

----------------EQUIPMENT LIST----------------

-Pack: Durston Kakwa 40
https://durstongear.com/product/kakwa...

-Tent: USGI US Army ACU Improved Combat Shelter | 4 Season https://ebay.to/3TR2b7X

-Sleeping Bag: Kelty Cosmic Ultra Down 0F | 800FP
https://bit.ly/3Eu0mZb

-Sleep Pad: Exped Downmat HL Winter Medium | 7.1 R Value
https://bit.ly/3AAwYz7

-Foam Pad: Gossamer Gear 1/8 Closed Cell Foam Pad
https://www.gossamergear.com/products...

-Stove: MSR Whisperlite Universal | 16oz Fuel Bottle
https://www.msrgear.com/stoves/liquid...

-MSR Big Titan 2L Titanium Pot
https://www.msrgear.com/cookware/tita...

-Parka: Montane Antifreeze
https://bit.ly/3Xio4Qx

-Midlayer: Patagonia Nano Air
https://bit.ly/3AtRFwr

-Fleece: Senchi Designs Wren Hoodie | 60gms Alpha Fleece
https://senchidesigns.com/collections...

-Base Layer: Burgeon Outdoor Sunseeker | Heavyweight Sun Hoodie
https://www.burgeonoutdoor.com/collec...

-Shell: Mammut Masao Light HS | 8.3oz | 3 Layer Hardshell
https://bit.ly/3TP0loh

-Softshell Pants: Mammut Pordoi SO
https://www.gearx.com/mammut-pordoi-s...

-Hardshell Pants: Mountain Hardware Exposure/2 | Gore-Tex Active
https://bit.ly/3AxsxFs

-Gloves: Outdoor Research Firebrand Urban Grey | Military
https://bit.ly/3tO03Dt

-Glove Liners: CTR | Synthetic
https://bit.ly/3XoWbWX

-Boots: Karrimor Alpiniste | B2 Boots
https://www.karrimor.com/karrimor-alp...

-Crampons: CAMP Stalker Semi-Automatic C2 Crampons | Steel
https://bit.ly/3GxGG98

-Poles: Black Diamond Traverse
https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com...

-Headlamp: Black Diamond Spot | 300 lumen
https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com...

-Filming: GoPro MAX, iPhone XR

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