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Snow is a very good insulator that keeps heat in and the cold out. Snow also is a very effective windbreak – if your shelter is constructed so that the snow you use doesn’t blow away in the wind. Quinzee: Fairly quick to build but does require a fair amount of energy to construct. Build [...] For people who are sick of the cold and snow and hoping for a quick end to winter, AccuWeather.com Chief Long Range Forecaster Joe Bastardi may have bad news. More persistent cold is expected to hold strong through at least the middle of February across much of the eastern two-thirds of the country. Bastardi also [...] God forbidden one fall down in the snow, unable to get up and have to wait for rescue. If that is the case it is best to be attired in bright clothing. Follow our occasional Tweets @WinterCampers It may not seem intuitive, but wearing 2 pair of socks is an effective method for wicking moisture away from your feet to keep your feet warm and prevent blisters. Not two hiking socks, but rather a synthetic or wool liner and a thick synthetic or wool outer sock. Liner Socks: Wearing a liner sock [...] Chris Anderson is a naturalist who writes a blog, MidWestBushCraft. He posted a recent item on a search and rescue situation he was involved in. Without claiming any specific search and rescue expertise – I think he provides sound advice worth noting. Chris kindly provided permission to re-post his report. You can read his original [...] Sparky and Jay climb Snowy Mountain. Follow our occasional Tweets @WinterCampers Jason Loomis lives and plays in one of my favorite places (at times I still wonder why we left Oregon for the NE). Anyway he recently started a website where he details his outdoor adventures like snow camping and snowshoeing. His most recent adventure is described below. From http://loomisadventures.com/blog/snow-camping-twin-lakes-oregon The weather Thursday in the Northern [...] PlanetFear has a article on dealing with the cold. The article covers five topics: Understanding the risks of cold injury including environmental factors such as air temperature, wind, dampness, and cold water immersion and individual factors such as activity level, hunger, thirst and fatigue, gender and physique, clothing and illness/injury. Improvising Shelter – by having [...] |
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