Winter Hiking and Camping: Managing Cold for Comfort and Safety

Billings Gazette
This will give newbies a good base on winter backcountry use, whether they camp or not.


Book Description
Cold is your friend. Embrace it—hit the trail and camp even when the temps are down. The outdoor world in its frozen state can take you into a new realm of pleasure where you can enjoy silence, solitude, and a landscape that will redefine "white" in your mind. Learn the skills to help you enjoy it safely and comfortably. Part one covers everything you need to know to make day trips hiking, snowshoeing, or easy ski touring into the backcountry in freezing temperatures. It includes choosing gear, expanded food choices while "hiking in a freezer," navigation challenges in ice and snow, and avoiding cold-weather dangers. Part two covers making camp in winter, including keeping dry and warm in a tent or snow shelter, winter cooking techniques, and what to pack in your winter first aid kit.


About the Author
MICHAEL LANZA, a syndicated newspaper columnist and contributing editor for Backpacker magazine, has also written for AMC Outdoors. He is the author of Day Hiker’s Handbook, also published by The Mountaineers Books. He lives in Boise, Idaho.


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