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Sometimes it is nice to know in advance that the trail will be level, smooth and possibly re-packed by skiers. That’s the time to load up your sled and make the trip in a little easier. No one had XC skied on the trail recently, but there was a firm base underneath somewhere. [...] We took our Kifari Tipi on our Ely, MN dog sledding winter camping trip. While some people slept in here and others just spread their sleeping bags out here….. the rest of us slept inside the Tipi with the stove causing us to ponder – why would they do that? [...] Our bodies lose heat in five ways. We have mixed experiences using sleds to transport winter camping gear. In the right circumstances a sled offers advantages over backpacking. It easy way to move a lot of gear – up to 18,000 cubic inches and 200+ lbs – more than one can comfortably stash in a backpack. So if you are setting up [...] Tubbs introduced their new Flex Series snowshoes. This series is a complete departure from their traditional aluminum frame snowshoes – they are made of injection molded plastic that is thin enough and strong enough to give the snowshoes a distinct flex to roll naturally from heel to toe. These snowshoes are optimized for walking [...] There are two recent articles devoted to staying warm while out in the cold weather. 4 All Outdoors has an article “Dressing To Stay Warm” focused on layering and material types. The author is from Northern Alabama and the article displays his concerns with wet weather camping but the basic advice is sound. Backpacker Magazine [...] Midwest Mountaineering has a comprehensive calendar of clinics and programs offerred in the Minneapolis, MN area. Two upcoming sessions focus on the basics of winter camping and travelling, campsite selection, and shelter alternatives. The full calendar can be seen here. Winter Camping: The Basics Don’t let cold weather stop you from traveling outdoors for half [...] We previously published a 2,280 word guide to sleeping warm while winter camping. The Appalachian Mountain Institute published a post relating their experience overnight camping in last weeks early snowfall. Their advice revolves around using multiple sleeping pads (highly endorsed), exercising and eating the right foods (i.e. foods high in fat content such as cheese) [...] According to AccuWeather.com’s Chief Meteorologist Joe Bastardi next winter could be the coldest and snowiest in more than five years for the Northeast, the traditional stomping grounds for WinterCampers.com According to Joe Bastardi, cooler-than-normal weather this summer in the Northeast could point to a cold, snowy winter for the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states. “In [...] BackPacker Magazine’s Gear Chick Kris Hostetter recently posted an answer to the Hardshell versus Softshell Jacket question. It’s not technically the temperature that determines what type of shell is best (warmth is provided by what you wear underneath your shell), but several different factors: precipitation; your level of exertion and breathability requirements; and your weight [...] |
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