Winter Hiking
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Dead Men in Winter
One very important skill you need in winter is how to stake out a tent or shelter when the ground…
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Winter Backpacking Above-Treeline Gear List
Last weekend I went on a difficult 2 night backpacking trip that involved a 19 mile traverse of the Presidential…
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The Wisdom of Hiking Groups: Reflections on Solo Winter Hiking in the Northern Presidential Range
The big story last week was the accidental death of a solo hiker, Kate Matrosova, who died from exposure between Mt Madison…
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Winter Fire Building Practice – Twice Makes Right
I headed back into the winter woods to practice building a winter fire, a survival skill that I want to master…
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Torso Deep Snow Caves
I'm still at it this winter, building practice snow shelters and caves in my front yard. This time, I built…
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Cross Country Skiing: A Different Way to Experience the Trail
Cross-country skiing is a popular sport in New Hampshire’s White Mountains and one that complements the excellent winter hiking and…
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MYOG Reflectix Insulated Stove Base for Winter Camping
Reflectix Home Insulation is great stuff for making homemade MYOG backpacking projects. Consisting of bubble wrap sandwiched between two layers of…
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Winter Fire Building Practice Trip
This trip was motivated by an accident report I read about in Appalachia Magazine where the victim couldn’t get a fire…
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Multi-Purpose Items as Snow Anchors
Question You need to set up a shelter fast, but don’t have the time for snow anchors to set. What…
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Winter Backpacking Gear List
I believe in creating a new gear list for every trip I take that takes into consideration the environmental conditions…
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Winter Survival Fire Lighting Skills – Why Don’t We Teach Them?
The latest issue of the Appalachia Journal arrived last night and I immediately turned to the Accidents Section to read…
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Winter Backpacking Food
One of the best things about winter backpacking and mountaineering trips is the food. You can eat just about anything…
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The Best Pee Bottle is not a Bottle
Sometimes you can’t leave your tent to take a pee. There might be a rain or snowstorm outside, it might…
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Leading Winter Hikes for the Appalachian Mountain Club
Last night was a big moment for me because my application to become a full 4 season winter leader for…
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