I’ve pulled together some videos and blog posts on snow camping.

Winter Overnighter with Joe Feb 5 2011

Please excuse the erratic picture, my camera was set to a weird setting that made it jumpy….

Winter Camping – Just Practicing

The actual event will redefine epic, at least as far as camping goes.

Winter Camping Tips – The Tent

Set up your tent well if you hope to stay warm and dry in the middle of winter.

Winter Camp IN THE SNOW Part 1

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North Face Mountain 35 Review, Snow Camping, Mt. Hood USA

North Face Mountain 35 Review. Snow Camping Mt. Hood USA

Winter Camping- Snow Trench

snow camping 2011 Crater Lake

April 1st snow camping, tent and snow cave -12 Celsius night one! -8 to -10 Celsius night two, very chilly! Awesome!

Winter Camping – Hammock Gear Testing

From the last hammock video, got some new gear, mainly a mummy sleeping bag and a space blanket to try out. This video is mainly for newbies who are starting to get into winter camping or into hammock camping and are looking at ideas or learning from…

HOW TO BUILD A SNOW SHELTER

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Winter camping in my miniature Sioux tipi

This is a short video showcasing my mini Sioux Tipi. It’s an exact replica of a full size tipi with fully functional smoke flaps and 20 oz fire retardant duck canvas. You can check it out at www.tipi.com While I really like the tipi, I’ll probably se…

Snow Camping: Blog Posts

Benefits of Winter Camping

Solitude is one of the many Benefits of Winter Camping.

Publish Date: 11/11/2011 12:52

http://www.campingatv.net/2011/11/benefits-winter-camping/

On Winter Camping | WinterCampers.com – Celebrating the winter …

Neil, the administrator at ADK forums posted this entry on why he goes winter camping. He offers a pretty good overview re-posted with permission below. On.

Publish Date: 11/11/2011 3:00

http://www.wintercampers.com/2011/11/11/on-winter-camping/

Jackie Arendt – Professional Triathlete: Camping in the Snow!

Since deciding that it’s off-season I’ve been hitting it full force by doing so many things I don’t get to do while in full-on training or racing mode! This last weekend I went with John and some friends to Devil’s Lake State Park, …

Publish Date: 11/14/2011 9:23

http://jackiearendtracing.blogspot.com/2011/11/camping-in-snow.html

The Fairly Odd Couple: snow camping.

Every year a group of our friends go camping. Something unusual always occurs and this year was no exception: there was a blizzard. We went to Drummerboy Campground in Gettysburg, PA. We had stayed there before in …

Publish Date: 10/31/2011 6:58

http://thedurskis.blogspot.com/2011/10/snow-camping.html

Twelve Makes a Dozen: Snow Camping

Snow Camping. By now everyone knows that Nate (the Dog Walker) earned all 132 Merit Badges that were available to him. And we are so proud of him! But it hasn’t always been easy. There are some things about autistics …

Publish Date: 10/20/2011 4:28

http://twelvemakesadozen.blogspot.com/2011/10/snow-camping.html

Tips for Pitching Tent in Snow « Camping Tips

Pitching a tent in snow is a challenge for campers. They have to consider a lot of factors when pitching a tent in snow. If you are a new camper and want to go on winter camping trip, you must know some tips to pitch …

Publish Date: 11/01/2011 23:55

http://beingoutside.wordpress.com/2011/11/02/tips-for-pitching-tent-in-snow/

You’ve gotta try this: Winter Camping in Ontario | Ontario Travel Blog

Open year round, Mew Lake at Algonquin Park features heated yurts – perfect if you are looking to ease into the winter camping experience! Wondering what a yurt is? They’re modern version of a traditional dwelling used by …

Publish Date: 11/15/2011 7:16

http://ontariotravelblog.com/2011/11/15/youve-gotta-try-this-winter-camping-in-ontario/

Gear for lightweight snow camping | ALL ABOUT CAMPING

12 Responses to Gear for lightweight snow camping. marssy says: November 11, 2011 at 8:31 am. I would never survive in the wild… cjmartin says: November 11, 2011 at 9:02 am. Looks like fun, reminds me of trying to pack …

Publish Date: 11/11/2011 0:10

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Snow Camping Basics: 3 Quick Tips to Keep You Safe and Comfortable

Snow camping might sound intimidating at first, but with a little preparation you can have a safe and enjoyable trip. If you are snowshoeing or cross country skiing, it’s easy to extend your trip and go farther to more …

Publish Date: 10/27/2011 18:46

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Winter Camping Training for Youth and Adult Leaders | Signs Up!

Winter Camping Training for Youth (13+) and Adult Leaders. Saturday, November 19, 2011 1pm – 5pm Winnebago Scout Reservation. Go camping in winter? What are you nuts?!?!??!?!?! Too many Scouts, Venturing crews …

Publish Date: 11/03/2011 16:22

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Winter Camping | Dans Life

I took off for a quick overnight winter camping trip in to the Chugach Mountains to get the winter back country season started.

Publish Date: 11/07/2011 9:22

http://www.danslife.net/2011/11/winter-camping/

Extreme Camping?

When we found a beautiful spot to camp, with plenty firewood around, we decided to stop and go snowshoeing. http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk196/Rubicon_JK/Winter%20Camping_2011/DSC_0001.jpg.

Publish Date: 11/06/2011 23:28

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What to Bring for a Winter Camping | Quictent Blog

Bring whatever you need for a winter camping will make the journey easier and better. pls buy the camping tents at ww.quictents.co.uk.

Publish Date: 11/07/2011 19:14

http://www.quictents.co.uk/blog/what-to-bring-for-a-winter-camping/

Cold Weather Camping – Precautions to Take

When people get winter holidays, they get an urge to camp outside in winters and witness the beautiful sites. When winter campers camp out, their first priority is to keep their bodies warm and they have to take every necessary precaution for it. …

Publish Date: 11/13/2011 23:54

http://wildwashington.com/cold-weather-camping-precautions-to-take/

Snow Camping Checklist – Northern California Family Adventures

These potential dangers can include, but are not limited to: 1. driving to and from the outdoors area 2. difficult terrain that can result in falls 3. weather extremes, including floods, lightning, rain, snow, and high temperatures 4. …

Publish Date: 09/03/2011 12:28

http://www.norcalfamilyadventures.com/northern-california-famil/2011/09/snow-.html

How NOT To: Lessons Learned from Winter Camping and Hiking in …

Winter camping on Mount Prospect is a DO. But along the hike we did more than a few DON’Ts.

Publish Date: 11/04/2011 16:00

http://www.easternslopes.com/2011/11/04/how-not-to-lessons-learned-from-winter-camping-and-hiking-in-the-mount-greylock-reservation/

Now, are you ready to go snow camping? Have fun. ~Richard Davidian

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One of the best things about backpacking and camping is that it is not limited to one season. You can enjoy going to a national park or your local mountain or desert anytime, noting the difference in the scenery from one season to the next. An essential when going out for more than a day hike is a sleeping bag and it can seem daunting to choose one with so many to pick from. I have compiled a list of videos and blog posts for you to help make the process of choosing the best sleeping bag a little easier.

How to Hike and Backpack for Multiple Days : How to Choose a Backpacking Sleep System When Camping

Learn how to choose sleeping bags and sleeping pads for multi day hiking and backpacking, in this free backpacking guide.Expert: Kate Carcio Contact: www.zoaroutdoor.com Bio: Kate Carcio, a white water rafting guide, and climbing instructor at Zoar O…

Choosing a Tent & Sleeping Bag

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How to Choose Hiking & Backpacking Equipment : How to Choose a Backpack for Long Backpacking Trips

Learn how to choose a backpack for long hiking trips to stay safe, warm and found while spending the day hiking in thisfree hiking safety video series. Expert: Kate Carcio Contact: www.zoaroutdoor.com Bio: Kate Carcio, a white water rafting guide, an…

What to Bring on Camping Trips : How to Choose a Sleeping Bag for Warm & Cold Conditions

Consider warm and cold weather when choosing a sleeping bag, taking into consideration elements like comfort, affordability and size, in thisfree video series. Expert: Bruce Lessels Contact: www.kayaklesson.com Bio: Bruce Lessels is president and co-…

How to choose a sleeping bag

You spend one third of your day cocooned inside a sleeping bag. Choose it well.

Choosing the right sleeping bag

What are the key things you need to consider when choosing a sleeping bag and what are some of the features that are available.

Camping & Backpacking : Types of Sleeping Bags & Their Uses

When choosing a sleeping bag, it’s important to take temperature into consideration, and also to avoid using sleeping bags that are filled with cotton. Discover why goose down and synthetic sleeping bags make for good choices with help from a recreat…

Camping Sleeping Bags & Pads : Choosing Sleeping Bags

Decide if space or weight is valued more when purchasing a sleeping bag. Learn about buying sleeping bags for camping in this free video on camping gear and the great outdoors. Expert: Brant Bowers Bio: Brant Bowers has worked in the Camping Departme…

Choosing the Best Sleeping Bag: Blog Posts

How to choose perfect sleeping bag | Articles On Insurance

These are usually sport gear like sleeping bag for example. You can buy obviously cheep bag that will suit the occasion, but it will not only loose its qualities after few trips, it will not be suitable for more …

Publish Date: 08/14/2011 2:15

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The best sleeping bags – tips how to find one | Articles Entertainment

Choosing good sleeping bag is not an easy thing as you are making investment for at least few years. Even if you are not going to use your bag to often you still should do research before you buy to make sure it suits …

Publish Date: 08/14/2011 2:15

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Articles 20VN | Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag Can Make or Break …

If you ve begun searching for a sleeping bag on the Internet then you already know how overwhelming it can be with all these online camping stores The good…

Publish Date: 09/24/2005 0:00

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Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag | Mid South Hiking

Choosing the Right Sleeping Bag. Gearing up for the winter already and making plans for my first multi-day trip in the snow. My current bag won’t cut it. I am looking for something light, able to handle temps at 5 …

Publish Date: 07/26/2011 14:17

http://www.midsouthhiking.com/2011/07/26/choosing-the-right-sleeping-bag/

Sleeping Bag Adventure | The Best Information and Article Site for …

In terms of choosing your bag for sleeping, it is a must that you know all about the bag you will choose and the kind of bag that matches your needs before you make an order. It would be best to visit sites like sleeping …

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Tips on Choosing a Comfortable Sleeping Bag

Tips on Choosing a Comfortable Sleeping Bag. Posted by admin on June 26, 2011. When you are purchasing a sleeping bag for your camping you have to defining the purpose of the sleeping bag: – If the sleeping bag will be used for family …

Publish Date: 06/26/2011 0:23

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Hard Choosing the Best Sleeping Bags for your trip? Find out which …

With many different types of sleeping bags you may be confused which sleeping bags are best sleeping bags for the place you will be camping. Knowing the best sleeping bags for the particular temperature is very essential …

Publish Date: 07/14/2011 4:25

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Help Guide To Selecting A Sleeping Bag – Reviews

If you’re planning on transporting your own sleeping bag face up or perhaps canoe, you’ll have to think about dimensions of your respective handbag. When choosing, look at the following: Mummy totes are a good selection …

Publish Date: 08/12/2011 7:21

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Choosing A Sleeping Bag – Six Questions | Happy journey

What kind of sleeping bag should you get? That depends on how you will use it. Of course, it also depends on what your budget is. So decide what you can spend, and then consider the following six questions before you go shopping. …

Publish Date: 06/15/2008 0:00

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Years ago, my wife and I decided to do a little snow camping. It wasn’t anything really to brag about, just setting up our tent out on a bank of snow next to the cabin where our friends and family members were sleeping cozily. I had heard about tent condensation, but didn’t know diddle about how to prevent it.

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It was cold out. We zipped our down bags together and snuggled to keep warm. We talked and laughed. And, soon it began to rain. Did I say it was cold out? It was below freezing! So where did the rain come from?

It started raining inside our tent, not outside. When we could stand it no more, we packed up our soggy sleeping bags and retreated to the cabin with our tails between our legs. So much for snow camping that night.

Today, I know a bit more about tent condensation. So, I’ll share some rules for avoiding this bothersome problem.

Rule #1: If you don’t want moisture in your tent, don’t bring moisture into your tent. Remembering this rule will help you remember to apply most of the following rules starting with Rule #3.

Rule #2: If you don’t want it to rain in your tent, give moisture a way to get out of your tent.

Rule #3: Vent your tent. This is an application of rule #2. Yes, leaving your front door open and your bug screen closed may let in more cold air than zipping up the door, but that’s far better than waking up with your sleeping bag and clothes all sopping wet or covered with frost in the morning. Or worse yet, in the middle of the night when there is nothing you can do about it.

Rule #4: Leave your kitchen outside of your bedroom. Remember Rule #1 about not bringing moisture into your tent? Well, cooking in your tent will saturate the inside air and cover everything with moisture. Remember that your tent is a very small and confined  . Use the vestibule or front porch of your tent for cooking if there is no way to set up your kitchen several yards away.

Rule #5: Leave all snow outside where it belongs. Any snow dragged in on your boots, backpack, gloves etc. is likely to turn into condensation.

Rule #6: Try not to breath inside your tent. Yes, it’s a joke. Sort of. But it illustrates a point. Your breath is laden with moisture. You can’t really stop breathing, but you can keep the talking and laughing to a minimum. Absolutely no singing.

Rule #7: Avoid breathing inside your sleeping bag. This one is not a joke. Being an even smaller confined space, condensation problems are multiplied inside your sleeping bag. Not only will you be soaked in the morning, but your bag will have gained a pound or more in weight. During the hours of the night, you exhale well over a quart of moisture.

Rule #8: Store all wet clothing in a stuff sack. Don’t try to dry them out in your sleeping bag.

Rule #9: In the morning, dry your sleeping bag in the sun. If the sun doesn’t peep over the mountains the morning, hopefully you can catch some rays later on.

Tent condensation is a problem that you can avoid by following the rules above. Snow camping can be fun you just need to have a little more knowledge for this special situation.~Richard Davidian, Ph.D.

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Wilderness is not only a place, but also a principle. As a place it can be located on a map and described. It can also be visited and enjoyed physically. It is tangible. As a principle, wilderness is intangible, residing only in the minds of people. Wilderness is like the velveteen rabbit. It’s being loved to death. Enter stage right the “Leave No Trace” principle which has been promoted since the 1970s.

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Lovers of the wilderness seek a pristine and unspoiled wilderness for many different reasons. But, there are so many wilderness lovers that it risks losing its pristine and unspoiled qualities. Here are some ways you can do your part in maintaining a pristine and unspoiled wilderness for all to love and enjoy.

1. Plan Ahead. Know where you will camp and give yourself plenty of time before dark to choose and prepare a Leave-No-Trace (LNT) campsite. Inform yourself before leaving the trailhead about the following:

-weather,

-terrain,

-number of people likely to use the chosen campsite,

-camping restrictions,

-fire restrictions.

2. Take along the proper equipment for a low-impact stay. Such equipment can include such items as the following:

- a trowel for digging a cat hole;

-a warm sleeping bag and warm clothes so you won’t need a fire;

-sturdy footwear and gaiters so you can stay on muddy trails.

3. Pack it in – pack it out. Repackage your food. Remove all original packaging and put your food into plastic bags. Pack out all your trash. Leave nothing behind.

4. Choose a durable surface for pitching your tent. Here are the best:

- large flat rocks,

-sand bars,

-beaches,

-ice and snow.

Other less-durable surfaces may be used if none of the above surfaces are available. Here are some of those to choose from:

-leaf and needle litter,

-dry meadow grasses,

-sedges.

Avoid if possible the following vegetated surfaces:

-woody herbaceous plants,

-lichens,

-rotting logs,

-wet meadows,

-sparsely vegetated areas.

5. Forgo the campfire. Replace the romanticism of a campfire with the romanticism of watching the sunset and the appearance of the stars. Then go to sleep and rest your weary body.

6. Let the wildlife stay wild. Never feed wild animals. Doing so can habituate them to humans and can even make them dangerous. They need to maintain their wild ways and instincts to survive.

7.  Respect other campers. Keep your voice low in volume and let other campers enjoy the serenity of the wilds.

Love the wilderness. Put into practice the Leave No Trace principle by following the advice outlined above. Take only photos. Leave only footprints. -Richard Davidian, Ph.D.

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Here’s a frightening outdoors news item.

Ground Squirrel

Author:Stefan’s Page

The Los Alamos Campground, located in the Angeles National Forest, has been closed after a ground squirrel found there tested positive for the plague. Let me say that again, it tested positive for the plague!

The park was officially shut down on Saturday and will remain closed for at least ten days. During that time, officials will dust the squirrel burrows in the area for fleas in an attempt to prevent the spread of the disease. The plague spreads when infected rodents are bitten by fleas, who then go on to bite humans, passing along a bacteria that can bring on a severe fever, the chills, and a blood infection. In rare occasions, it can also lead to the pneumonic plague and possibly even death. Read more.

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Another jewel worth seeing in British Columbia’s Rocky Mountains. Here’s some current news.

Our Travel Log: Day 17 Kootenay National Park, BC

We spent the day touring the Kootenay National Park located in southern British Columbia. The Park was established in 1920 as a motor road as part of a Grand Circle Tour to link the Canadian Rocky Mountains with the national parks of …

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Why Head Overseas? Check Out Alaska and Canada for Adventure Travel!

Banff — Start at Banff then over Vermillion and Sinclair Passes, head south through Kootenay National Park, north through the Columbia River Valley to Golden in Yoho National Park, then on to Lake Louise and back to Banff. …

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Our National Parks

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Have you been to Yosemite? Was it crowded so you could hardly move? What about visiting some parks that are a lot less known and a lot less crowded?

Here are some blog posts about a less popular and less crowded National Park, Theodore Roosevelt National Park. You might see more bison than people.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park – Fee Free Weekend at Theodore …

Free admission will be offered this weekend to entice visitors to enjoy warmer weather, longer days and spectacular badlands scenery at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. To celebrate the start of the summer season, the National Park …

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A bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. We’re blessed with 57 National Parks in America. Some, like Yellowstone, attract more than 3 million visitors annually. Others like Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North …

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The term “trash bag” is likely to evoke an image of something of rather lowly status. But, a large heavy-duty trash bag can be very useful in the wilderness. Even though it is designed to be disposable, it is really quite durable and it weighs mere ounces.

Below I will give some uses for heavy-duty trash bags, you know, the big black lawn and leaf, 42 gallon models.

Use #1: Emergency Rain Poncho: Just cut a hole for your head and two more for your arms. If you cut the hole slightly smaller than the diameter of your head and of your arms and force your head and arms into the holes, you’ll get a snug fit.

Use #2: Emergency Windbreaker Coat: If you need to add one more layer to avoid hypothermia, you can make a windbreaker coat with the same simple instructions for making a rain poncho. It won’t have any sleeves, but it can help keep your torso warm by blocking the wind.

Use #3: Moisture Barrier: You can use a heavy-duty trash bag as a moisture barrier when sitting on wet ground. Or you can use it between your sleeping bag and the damp ground. To double the length of the barrier, just slit the seams on both sides, but not on the bottom.

Use #4: Dry Sack: Store, in the bag, items that you want to make sure will stay dry in a downpour or in a tricky stream crossing.

Use #5: Emergency Backpack Rain Cover: Of course, a rain cover that is made specifically for your backpack will fit best. But, the trash bag will work in a pinch to keep things dry.

Use #6: Makeshift Patches: Using cutouts from a trash bag in combination with duct tape, you can temporarily patch almost anything from a sleeping bag to a tent.

Use #7: Firewood Protector: Store in the bag the precious firewood that you have collected in case the ground is wet or you expect rain. It will be much easier to light an emergency fire if the firewood is kept dry.

There you have seven useful applications for a heavy-duty trash bag in a backpacking setting. I’m sure you could think of more uses to add to the list. With that, I hope the trash bag will see a bit less trashy and somewhat more classy.

by Richard Davidian, Ph.D.

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Keeping up your energy on the trail is important. What can you take along that is compact, nutritious and full of energy? Well, an energy bar, of course. Here are some recipes for making them yourself along with some other information.

Diet Fix: Raw Carrot Cake Cookies and Raw Chocolate Fudge Energy Bars!

I was actually thinking of baking them on a super low setting to act as a dehydrator but just loved them raw as usual. I of course as always froze the bars as soon as I was finished. Chocolate Fudge Energy Bars 1/2 cup raw cashews …

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