Snow Walker's Companion
Title | Snow Walker's Companion PDF eBook |
Author | Garrett Conover |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Coasting (Winter sports) |
ISBN | 9780976031338 |
The Conovers are writers, educators and guides who have safely escorted thousands of wilderness adventurers through the North. Now you can take their expertise with you, wherever you go. This is your guide to traditional winter camping. Learn how to stay warm in extreme temperatures. Get practical advise on setting up tents and choosing the right gear. Discover tips on reading lake- and river-ice conditions and more. It's all in this essential book!
Complete Guide to Winter Camping
Title | Complete Guide to Winter Camping PDF eBook |
Author | Kevin Callan |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | Snow camping |
ISBN | 9781770859883 |
"A guide to enjoying winter camping in warmth and comfort. Complete guide to winter camping offers advice on selecting a four-season tent and constructing other types of shelter, maintaining personal hygiene and cooking the cold, choosing a sleep system and getting the right warm clothing to properly enjoy winter"--Back cover.
NOLS Winter Camping
Title | NOLS Winter Camping PDF eBook |
Author | John Gookin |
Publisher | Stackpole Books |
Pages | 198 |
Release | 2005-01-19 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 081174342X |
The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold. Comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear. Proven techniques for traveling efficiently and safely across snow and ice and complete directions for building igloos and many other snow shelters.
The Ultimate Hang
Title | The Ultimate Hang PDF eBook |
Author | Derek Hansen |
Publisher | CreateSpace |
Pages | 129 |
Release | 2011-10-27 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9781466263680 |
Hammock camping--one of the most comfortable ways to enjoy a long-distance thru-hike, a weekend backpacking trip, or just an overnight in the woods. With more than 200 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you get off the ground to discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping. Learn how to set up and use a hammock to stay dry, warm, and bug free in a Leave No Trace-friendly way. This book covers hammock camping basics such as how to get a perfect hang and how to stay dry, warm, and bug free. Plus, it illustrates techniques and tips to get the most out of a hammock shelter, whether you have purchased an all-in-one kit or you've assembled your own customized system.
Paradise Below Zero
Title | Paradise Below Zero PDF eBook |
Author | Calvin Rutstrum |
Publisher | |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 2000-09-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780816636822 |
"Paradise Below Zero provides essential information on wilderness adventure in subzero temperatures. Readers benefit from Rutstrum's knowledge of winter clothing, from choosing the proper mittens to selecting the indispensable footwear; traveling methods, including running a dogsled team; and emergency techniques, such as treating snow blindness and caring for someone who has broken through the ice. Rutstrum reflects on winter life and gives examples of how native peoples of the north and trappers have fought the cold. This colorful book will be of interest to anyone who has ever survived a northern winter."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Winter Camping
Title | Winter Camping PDF eBook |
Author | Warwick Stevens Carpenter |
Publisher | |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 1913 |
Genre | Camping |
ISBN |
The Winter Camping Handbook: Wilderness Travel & Adventure in the Cold-Weather Months
Title | The Winter Camping Handbook: Wilderness Travel & Adventure in the Cold-Weather Months PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Gorman |
Publisher | The Countryman Press |
Pages | 309 |
Release | 2016-09-13 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1581574347 |
A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide, considered the authoritative resource for winter camping Winter camping has its own special allure: the splendid quiet of a winter forest, the hush of falling snow, the thrill of gliding over ice and snow on skis. From building a snow shelter to traveling comfortably in sub-zero temperatures, The Winter Camping Handbook covers everything you'll need to know in order to enjoy wilderness travel and adventure in the colder months. Extremely user-friendly, the book's step-by-step approach covers everything from choosing a location to explore, selecting teammates, planning the trip, winterizing a travel vehicle, gear selection, making camp, food and nutrition, dealing with winter safety concerns, and even camping with children. Now revised and updated to include tips for using smartphones and the latest GPS navigation, this is the definitive guide to cold-weather hiking and camping.