Today is buy a tent day and it is all new to me. The last time I went camping and used a tent was the day I proposed marriage to my wife, Nancy, and that was over 25 years ago. We were in the Smokey Mountains in October and shared our tent with our 11 month old beagle, Byron, who pretty much was freaked out by the whole experience. Barked the entire time. I suspect the base camp on Mount Baker will be a little quieter but the sights and sounds no less dramatic. Guide leaders (Alpine Ascents, International) expect all of us to have previous camping experience. I am buying the tent not so much for the July expedition but rather to set up outside my house to satisfy requirements. I may even invite my wife and our new beagle, Jezebel, to join me.
Went to a tent expo yesterday at Eastern Mountain Sports in Stamford Ct. Chris, my go-to salesguy, has known me by first name for some time - a reflection of my unrelenting purchases. He was again very patient and reviewed in great detail various options. I think I have settled on the Copper Spur Ultralight 2. It is a three season tent, easy to set up, and increadibly light - only 3 1/2 pounds. Mesh fabric allows good ventilation and open views of starry nights. The nylon rainfly can be easily placed for weather protection. Let's not talk about cost, however, as I buried it in the list of unpaid credit card bills.
Enough with blogging for today as I need to get on with my daily physical training efforts. The latter is a story for another time.
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