Hey sweethearts... first off i've done overnight winter backpacking trips (actually my friend wants to do a snowshoeing trip this winter but i dont think im going to be able to; busy with the kids). So don't give me that "oh you're scared of the cold crap" lol.

For one, i dont get away often because of the kids, and with the infant i also don't get a lot of sleep. So i'd like to drive somewhere, have a good dinner with some friends, kick back a few cold ones and get a good night of rest!

And secondly, pretty sure my friends wives are coming. As cool as they may be, not many women like sleeping in tents in the winter (if it were summer they'd be all for it!)