It dropped to around 19°F overnight, and my water pouch froze. When I got up it was 21°F, and the forecast (which was correct) is for it to not go above 26°F.

My plan had been to load up with water and camp at ‘Paddy Creek Trolltunga’. However, I realized that I’d have a lot of trouble keeping all that water from freezing during the 26°F day, and even lower temperatures at night.

Looking at the map, I thought I’d try to follow a ‘Social Trail’ that passed nearby and ought to head north-west to the North Loop; I could then try to find a better campsite overlooking ‘Spring Hollow.’ Or I could go and camp near where the shortcut crosses Little Paddy Creek. The water in both places was running and wouldn’t freeze, so I’d have no water issues.

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