Winter Hiking
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What is a Rutschblock Test?
A Rutschblock test (pronounced ROOTCH BLOCK) is a snowpack compression test used by winter adventurers, backcountry guides, and avalanche forecasters…
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How to Build Snow Shelters
Building snow shelters is an important winter skill which can be used in emergency situations in the backcountry. Snow is…
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Neoprene Winter Glove Idea
Lightweight Winter Glove Woes I’ve been having a real problem this winter dialing in my lightweight winter gloves. I sweat…
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Is Solo Winter Hiking Safe?
I was reminded of the dangers of solo winter hiking while climbing Mt Avalon (3, 442 ft) in Crawford Notch.…
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Winter Backpacking and Mountaineering Instruction
I used to dread winter because it meant that I couldn’t go backpacking for 5 months of the year. Then…
Read More » Snowshoeing in Trail Runners
I did a long hike approach snowshoe (7.2 miles round trip) over the weekend to the base of North Hancock,…
Read More »Defining a Winter Packing System
We finally have significant snowfall in the White Mountains and I’ve got a two night camping and hiking trip scheduled…
Read More »Mountains Make Their Own Weather
Last week, I heard a great talk at the AMC Boston Winter Hiking Program given by Larry Takiff on Mountain…
Read More »The Summit is Optional
This past Tuesday, I heard a great talk on Winter Hiking Safety given by Mohamed Ellozy, a leader with the…
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How to Build a Quinzhee Snow Shelter
As I was following the discussion of the expense and weight of winter tents, I thought of a shelter I…
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Winter Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking Resources
Winter camping, hiking, backpacking and mountaineering are not without peril. If you have never done them, it’s best to receive…
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Preventing Dehydration in Winter
If you’re not careful, it’s very easy to become dehydrated in the winter particularly if you’re engaged in sports like…
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