How To Choose Crampons
For climbing steep icy areas or crossing open summits, crampons will be necessary. If you are doing lighter winter travel, other traction devices such as Microspikes may be better suited. Before you go out and buy … Read more
3 Ways to Attach an Ice Axe to Your Pack
Sometimes it doesn’t make sense to carry your ice axe in hand. Knowing how to carry or attach an ice axe to your backpack is important. By attaching the axe correctly to your pack, you … Read more
How to Prevent and Treat Frostbite When Hiking
Sometimes when we think of frostbite, we think of toes and fingers turning black and falling off. This type of frostbite can lead to an amputation, but it’s not that is common among hikers. However, … Read more
Complete Guide to Backpacking Snow Shovels
When you think of camping in the backcountry or even hiking in the mountains during winter, a backpacking snow shovel might not be the first piece of equipment that comes to mind. If you’re setting … Read more
Setting up a Winter Campsite
Setting up a winter campsite can be a fun process. But, before you do set up camp, you want to make sure you have found a good winter campsite location. After you found a good … Read more
Winter Camping Stoves
Even if you will be cooking by a campfire, bringing a camping stove for winter trips is a good idea. During storms or ugly weather, you can stay nice and warm inside your tent and … Read more
Choosing a Winter Campsite
Finding a winter campsite can take some time. Keep in mind that days are shorter in winter, so choosing a campsite ideally should be done early enough so you can find a site and also … Read more
Snow Saws – A Complete Guide
Snow saws were are a piece of equipment I didn’t know existed until I really started learning more about camping in the snow. A snow saw is not something most people carry unless they have … Read more
On the Trail
Winter hiking takes some additional skill and navigation. You’ll have to carry more gear, regulate body temperature, and pay extra careful to the trail. There are also other dangers such as ice and hypothermia. This … Read more
Winter Sleep Systems
Choosing a winter sleeping bag is even more critical in winter. Before you go out and buy the warmest sleeping bag you think you’ll need, there are some questions that should be answered. How important … Read more
