Snow Camping and Winter Survival Class

The Winter Camping and Survival Course is for both the beginner or more experienced camper who want to extend their experience to the winter season. Our primary objective is to show you how much fun winter camping can be and how to stay warm and dry while you are doing it!
We cover the knowledge and skills required to have an comfortable and enjoyable winter tent camping experience. Topics include equipment selection, camp site selection, setting-up and securing your tent, and constructing a snug and functional cooking area. We will also cover winter survival techniques.

We snowshoe through the forest about three miles to the edge of an alpine lake. Here we demonstrate the techniques of setting up tents, creating a cozy kitchen and eating area, and a very cool potty. After our snow village is in place, we will practice winter survival techniques, including digging an emergency snow trench. After a great dinner we'll snuggle into our sleeping bags for a very quiet night's sleep. After a leisurely breakfast the next morning, we break camp and return to our vehicle.

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