Winter Hiking
Backpacking / Hiking

Winter Hiking

By: Kalli Hawkins The sound of crunchy snow underneath your boot, the trees coated in white snow, the sun peeking through the branches while illuminating the faint flurry of snowflakes—hiking in w...
Snowshoeing 101: Tips for Beginners
Backpacking / Hiking

Snowshoeing 101: Tips for Beginners

By: Mecca R. Dennehy Have you ever come across those blue diamond signs tacked onto trees along the trail and wondered what they were for? Well, my friend, they are for snowshoeing and cross-co...
Building a Fire in the Snow
Backpacking / Hiking

Building a Fire in the Snow

By: Desiree Hester There is nothing quite as comforting after a day spent adventuring in the snow than settling down around the glow of a warm fire. Learning how to build a fire-even in snow...
Winter Camping Basics
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Winter Camping Basics

By: David Ball Winter camping can be intimidating. The hardest part about camping already, if you’re like me, is crawling out of your sleeping bag in the morning and fighting off the cold. O...
How to Layer for Winter like a Pro
backpacking

How to Layer for Winter like a Pro

The key to staying warm in winter is to keep yourself from sweating too much. Proper layering ensures you’re comfortable on both blustery days and bluebird skies. Choose the Right Fabric The foun...