The Winter Camping Handbook: Wilderness Travel & Adventure in the Cold-Weather Months

by Stephen Gorman

Overview

A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide, considered the authoritative resource for winter camping

Winter camping has its own special allure: the splendid quiet of a winter forest, the hush of falling snow, the thrill of gliding over ice and snow on skis. From building a snow shelter to traveling comfortably in sub-zero temperatures, The Winter Camping Handbook covers everything you'll need to know in order to enjoy wilderness travel and adventure in the colder  months. Extremely user-friendly, the book's step-by-step approach covers everything from choosing a location to explore, selecting teammates, planning the trip, winterizing a travel vehicle, gear selection, making camp, food and nutrition, dealing with winter safety concerns, and even camping with children. Now revised and updated to include tips for using smartphones and the latest GPS navigation, this is the definitive guide to cold-weather hiking and camping.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781581574340
Publisher:	Countryman Press, The
Publication date:	09/13/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	29 MB
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About the Author

Stephen Gorman has written and photographed dozens of books on traditional wilderness skills. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Men's Journal, Outside, Backpacker, and many other publications. He lives in Vermont with his wife Mary and their dog Josie.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Revised Edition 7

Introduction 9

1 Wintering 13

2 Planning 19

3 Groups and Leadership 27

4 Before You Go 37

5 Gear for Camping 51

6 Gear for Wearing 81

7 Gear for Travel 91

8 Food and Nutrition 109

9 On Trail 119

10 Backcountry Skiing and Riding 137

11 Rock and Ice 149

12 In Camp 169

13 Camping with Kids 191

14 Cold Injuries 199

Afterword 207

Appendix 1 Other Places to Learn 209

Appendix 2 First Aid Kit 213

Appendix 3 The Hut-to-Hut Alternative 215

Index 219