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The best treatment for cold injuries is to recognize the early warning signs and take action. Hopefully, with care one avoids the prospect of injury. It is always a good idea to remain cognizant of possible injuries from the cold. Of course, our hands and feet are the most susceptible to cold injury primarily because [...] Thinking of taking your dog winter camping with you? Here are some recent suggestions of items to bring and suggestions to make the experience more pleasant for you and your pet. A back pack doubles as a harness which gives control on a leash. The bag should be large enough for your dog’s frame [...] The DEC Regulations, specifically the DEC State Land Use Regulations, provide guidelines on where to camp in New York State’s Adirondack Park. Where to camp in the Adirondacks on State Land is actually very easy. You may stay in most lean-tos except those designated as “day use only” shelters, and there should be a sign [...] Being 6’4” with a 37” sleeve length it has been difficult to find off the shelf outdoor attire that fits and performs. I got my parka after seeing how well it fit my taller nephew. The burnt orange color was on sale. I guess it provides high visibility if we fell off the dog sled [...] On our trip to Baldface Mountain we established a campsite in the woods then hiked up to the top of Baldface Mountain to enjoy the view. With five of us in the Tipi we had a cozy night snacking on beerwurst and jiffy pop that we cooked on the wood stove. We listened to [...] Did you know that Eddie Bauer was actually a person? He was an avid outdoorsman who coupled his love of outdoors sports with his business. According to information gleaned from Wikipedia and Answers.com: Eddie Bauer was born on October 19, 1899, on Orcas Island, located in Puget Sound off the coast of Washington state. [...] Selecting a comfortable camp site is a useful skill for all campers, regardless of the season. While orientated towards three season backpackers, here are ten things SectionHiker looks for when evaluating different camping locations: 1. Is the site close to a water source? 2. Is your campsite safe from hazards such as rock falls, [...] A nice night time fire provides a focal point for a pleasant evening winter camping. A nice fire, like this one we shared at Puffer Pond, with a ready supply of more wood promotes sitting around after dinner and chatting with friends. Follow our occasional Tweets @WinterCampers [...] From AccuWeather.com. A blast of fresh cold air will have residents from the northern Rockies to the Northeast shivering at some point this week. The cold air will first dive into the northern Rockies on Tuesday. The cold will not only hold temperatures well below Monday’s highs, but will allow a significant snowstorm to unfold. [...] Where does one start if you have discovered that you enjoy overnight camping in the summer but now want to try winter camping? This list assumes you have some camping gear (backpack and sleeping bag) and at least some summer time camping experience. Making the trip enjoyable should be your primary goal – not how [...] |
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