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Snow fleas (springtails) are so called because they are observed jumping about on the surface of snow on a warm winter day, often near trees. Adults are 1–2 mm long and their dark color makes them appear as specks that have been compared ashes scattered on the snow. The snow flea is able to [...] On our recent hike into Gull Lake we passed tracks left by an otter. Otters often travel overland far from water, but in this case a small stream is visible in the background. The snow clearly shows prints that are ~3″ long with five toes on the front feet and five toes on the hind [...] Follow our occasional Tweets @WinterCampers Gang signals are a visual way members identify their affiliation. This can take the form of a slogan, tattoo or hand signs. Of these, hand signs, have become part of popular WinterCampers.com culture. (;-)
“Throwing up” a gang sign (or “Stacking”) with the hands is one of the best known and obvious forms of [...] Temperatures are warming up but there is still snow on the ground – what a great time to go winter camping! One of my favorites was an April trip to Cat Mountain. We had easy hiking to the lean-to at Dead Creek Flow. Below Matt poses near blow down left from the 1995 microburst. [...] A quinzee (also quinhzee) is a combination of an igloo and a snow cave. Quinzees are suitable in marginal snow conditions, or when a crust is not available for igloos, or when there is not enough deep packed snow for a snow cave. On the flip side a quinzee won’t last an entire winter season [...] I have never given tent color much thought when purchasing a new tent. Unlike buying a pair of pants, there aren’t color options when selecting a particular tent model. However, there is a lot of thought that goes into the selection of a tent color by the manufacturer. This is from Oware, who makes tarps [...] Defining features of a four season tent are: All vents can be closed during storms. Tougher materials than three-season tents. Multiple guy-out points for anchoring. For mountaineering and winter backpacking. Despite what the name implies, four-season tents are actually one-season tents: winter. Both the canopy and body feature stronger materials than three-season tents, and the [...] During the winter it’s important to be adequately hydrated. Your body demands more water in the winter as your lungs lose moisture humidifying and warming the dry, cold winter air. The average person needs about 1.5 to 2.5 liters per day, whereas a winter exertions may require 2.5 to 5 liters per day. In order [...] If your winter camping doesn’t warrant an expedition pulk there are resources for making your own pulk. Some that we like are: My Cheap Snow Camping Sled by Michael Krabach who starts with a sled model called the HO! by Recreation Inc. Build yourself an arctic sled Mark Harris has a simple, cheap and quick [...] |
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