Guide To Winter Camping
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Chapter |
Contents |
| 01 Introduction to Winter Camping | Preface; Acknowledgements; What is Winter Camping?; Why Go Winter Camping? |
| 02 How To Start Winter Camping | |
| 03 Leave No Trace (LNT) For Winter Campers | Plan Ahead and Prepare; Travel and Camp on Safe; Durable Surfaces; Dispose of Waste Properly; Leave What You Find; Minimize Campfire Impacts; Respect Wildlife; Be Considerate of Other Visitors |
| 04 Planning a Winter Camping Trip | Plan Ahead and Prepare; Weather Planning; Group Size; Compass Basics; Trip Notification |
| 05 Packing For Your Winter Camping Trip | Packing Light; 10 Essentials |
| 06 Personal Transportation | Snowshoes; Skis; Ski poles and walking sticks; Breaking Trail; Crossing Ice |
| 07 Transporting Your Winter Camping Gear | Backpacks; Toboggans; Snow Sleds and Pulks |
| 08 Winter Camping Shelters | Site Selection and preparation; Winter Camping Shelter Alternatives; Lean tos; Tents; Tarps Bivys & Tipis; Snow Shelters |
| 09 Clothing for Winter Camping | Understanding Wind Chill; Layering; Clothing Materials; Head; Hands; Jackets; Feet; Changing Clothes; Getting Tall Sizes |
| 10 Food and Fluids | Food; Fluids |
| 11 Cooking | Stoves; Fire; Pots, Pans and Utensils. |
| 12 Sleeping Warm | Components of a Sleeping System; Preparation Before Sleeping; External Heat Sources; Dressing For Sleep; Personal Variations; Adjustments During The Night; The Morning After |
| 13 Winter Camping Sanitation | Winter Camping Poo: Pack It Out |
| 14 Wilderness 1st Aid | |
| 15 Cold Injuries and Recognizing Hypothermia | |
| 16 Winter Camping With Your Dog | |
| 17 Conclusion | |
| 18 Gear Lists | Winter Camping Equipment Checklist; What’s In My Pack |