Winter Camping Guide
As fall transitions into winter, most campers decide that it’s the perfect time of year to pack away their gear and take a break from camping until the warmer weather arrives. But with careful planning, there’s really no reason that you have to miss out on all the wonders of nature during the winter. Typically crowded camping spots and trails are much more likely to be untouched by other travelers and instead coated in a sparkling coat of fresh snow! If the beauty and peacefulness of winter camping sounds like a grand idea to you, then our detailed winter camping guide is just what you need to prepare for your first big camping trip in the snow.
Winter Camping Guide
Pre-Trip Planning
Planning is an essential part of any successful camping trip. But preparing for winter camping is
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Carry extra food, cash, water and clothing with you just in case the weather changes and your trip takes longer than expected. Creating a solid winter camping checklist will help to ensure you’re ready for anything that nature can throw at you.
• Avoid local avalanche areas and check the avalanche forecast. If the forecast is high, delay your trip.
Invest in Proper Winter Camping Gear
Another simple rule of winter camping is to keep yourself dry and warm. Choosing the right clothing to take with you on your trip is extremely important, so be sure to look for items that can easily be layered and are designed to wick away moisture. Clothing should also be waterproof whenever possible, insulate and dry quickly.
1. It is important to have a good base layer (underwear/long underwear) next to your skin. Avoid cotton and instead, go with synthetic or merino wool fabrics that will wick away moisture from your skin and dry quickly.
2. Your middle layer of clothing should act as the insulating layer and feature materials that will help your body retain heat. Micro-fleece or expedition-weight fleece pants shirts and jackets are
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... you’ll always have a great time skiing here at Smuggs’! Not into skiing too much? Try snowboarding! Just like our world-class ski programs, we have numerous snowboarding programs for all ages, and you can do some pretty crazy tricks in the woods down at the new Knight’s Revenge Terrain Park on Madonna! Maybe you don’t like going downhill so much. In that case, you could try cross-country! We have over 60 cross-country trails, fun for all ages! Other programs here include snowshoeing, ice climbing, sledding, tubing, and more! When you do come to Smuggs’ in winter however, do make sure to bring many layers of clothing, especially in December and January, where temperatures regularly drop below -10 degrees Fahrenheit! But, luckily you won’t even notice the cold, as you will be having so much fun doing other things! We hope you enjoy your stay here at Smuggs’ in winter!
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