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Wldrns over at ADKForum.com posted this set of humorous comments in a discussion topic about having people get Hiking Certifications prior to entering the wilderness. The story is that these are comments left on Forest Service comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips: “A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag [...] The 13th Annual Winter Camping Symposium will be held Oct. 27-30th 2011 at Pinewoods Retreat at Camp Miller has posted their schedule of events. Winter campers and enthusiasts from around Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota come together to share ideas and show off new creations which aid in the adventures of winter outdoor activities. Activities range [...] According to the US Army Cold Weather Survival Manual: “The idea behind a snow trench shelter is to get you below the snow and wind level and use the snow’s insulating qualities. If you are in an area of compacted snow, cut snow blocks and use them as overhead cover. If not, you can use [...] Our friends over at EasternSlopes publish articles covering a range of snow sports. Recently David Shedd published a review of two monster packs: Osprey Argon 110 & Kelty Red Cloud 6650 suitable for winter camping. With the trend towards go-light camping many transitioning hikers are not cognizant of the bulk (and weight) necessary for winter [...] Do you like to hike at night? Do you want to get to a particular spot to watch a meteor shower? Is your main reason for camping being able to lie down in your tent at night and read without anyone bothering you? Or, do you participate in extreme activities where bulletproof is THE main [...] When an emergency situation arises in a remote location, the ability to communicate with outside sources of assistance can prove very valuable. Wilderness Medical Society published an excellent review of communication options for emergency use in remote locations. The article reviews the different types of communications technologies available to individuals in remote locations, including satellite [...] Hope happens when someone sees something, decides that it is desirable, realizes that they may not get it, but believes that there is still a chance of getting it. Hope is expectation moderated by probabilistic estimation of a desired event. Robert Louis Stevenson said ‘It is better to travel hopefully than arrive’ (Virginibus Puerisque, 1881). [...] A sleeping bag liner serves as an insulating layer inside a sleeping bag, it provides a layer of protection between your body and any water bottles or clothes you include in your sleeping bag at night and they keep your sleeping bag clean from dirt and body oils. A sleeping bag liner might consist of [...] Reading a compass seems like an intimidating skill to many people. However, once you learn the basics and practice a little, you will find that you can read a compass with ease. This skill is useful for those who like to hike in the wilderness, and is important for sports like orienteering. These directions are [...] Hello WinterCampers, Thought you might have some good insight on which thermos/vacuum bottles are the best for winter backpacking. I am looking for performance (length of heat retention) and then weight saving. Most reviews I have found say that they only keep fluids hot for 2-3 hours. Have you had any experience with a bottle [...] |
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