Winter CampingBasic tips and tools for your journey by Arthur Prelle

If you plan on continuing to campthroughout the winter months,make you’re prepared, informed,

and warm.

Go with aBuddy

The cardinal rule of camping at any time but

during winter in particular is never to go alone.

In case of a medical emergency, a planning

error, or some other unforeseen incident, it’s

important to have someone with you. It’s a bit

of a tough sell to convince someone to join

you on a winter hike, but there’s some fun

angles and rhetorical gymnastics that may

persuade some people.

Gather theBasicsHeavy-duty jacketWool socksGogglesMoisture-wicking garmentsSunscreenLip balm

Do yourResearch

Knowing the terrain, flora, fauna, andgeneral feel of your location will help youdecide what kinds of equipment you’llneed and how rigorously you’ll need toprepare physically and mentally for whatyour trip holds.

Get Creative withyour GearThere are some websites full of life hacks that includeusing windshield reflectors to maintain some heatand adding large keyrings to zippers to make themeasier to pull up while your hands are in gloves.

AvoidMoisture atAll Costs

Your body can still sweat while hiking in the

dead of winter, and the moisture on your body

will make you feel all the colder as it tries to

evaporate. If you feel yourself getting warm,

stop and cool down. If you can’t catch the

sweat in time, though, unzip your jacket and let

your boot liners dry. Even in your sleep, it’s

important to avoid sleeping with your face in

the pillow so you don’t lose insulation from the

moisture you create from your breath. The key

is to avoid moisture at all costs.

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