In my day we had to walk for miles in the snow... barefoot. Then we'd make our canoes out of twigs we found lying around. Four to a boat there'd be, for warmth. No gear back then. Bare naked was the best way. Huddled together. Then we'd run back to our clothes at the top to dry. Then we'd get back to the cars (manpowered), have 17 bottles of stout each and drive home. You guys have it so easy.