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Tim Jones over at EasternSlopes had some pithy items in one of his articles “Lessons From A First (Winter) Campout”. Read the article, but I extracted the lessons taught by Winter Camping as individual items. We are all essentially responsible for ourselves and we all need to carry our fair share. Sometimes long-term benefits outweighs [...] Leave No Trace (LNT) has an online awareness course that you can take using your computer. The course Covers the seven principles of LNT Helps recognize visitor created impacts in recreational areas Describes the history of LNT and the mission of the Center for Outdoor Ethics Identifies key programs through the LNT Center [...] BackPackingLight offers podcasts on a variety of backpacking topics with an emphasis on traveling light. I found this podcast discussion on winter camping. You can hear the podcast here. They also have a companion article to the podcast which stresses key points which you can read here or here: Keeping warm without getting wet Eat, [...] 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 [...] 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 [...] The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) will host a Family Snowshoe Day on Saturday, Feb. 12. Participants will spend the day snowshoeing on the trails of ADK’s Heart Lake Property, Lake Placid. The club will provide snowshoes and instruction for a guided hike around their property, as well as sharing bits of natural history including animal [...] The 12th Annual Winter Camping Symposium will be held Friday, Oct. 22nd – Sunday, Oct. 24th, 2010 at Pinewoods Retreat at Camp Miller. Mark your calendars now for this event! Presenters include Dick Pula, author, field staff on winter equipment and veteran solo winter camper will provide insight into preparing for and being on solo [...] This class is designed to teach, in one evening (or day) of lecture and one day of field practice, some of the essential skills needed to take your climbing to the next level. Snow Camping Weekend Lecture: Wednesday, February 3, 2010, Mazama Mountaineering Center Field Session: Saturday and Sunday, February 6-7, 2010, Mount Hood Cancellation/Refunds: [...] Paths, Peaks & Paddles is teaming up with the Williamsville & Ken-Ton Community Education to present Winter Camping 101. This is not a survival course. Over the course of 5 sessions participants will learn how to travel, camp, cook and prepare meals in the land of white where there are no bugs! The last class [...] What: Winter Skills and Gear Forum Interested in trying winter hiking/snowshoeing/cross-country skiing but feel intimidated? Or perhaps you didn’t know if you have the right kind of clothing. Come out on a Monday night to hear from an experienced winter hiker about how to dress for success when the temperature dips below freezing. Outdoor writer [...] |
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