(Excerpt taken from back of the book)

Enjoy a winter wilderness foray--dry, warm, and safe

Silence. Solitude. A landscape transformed by pure white snow. Learn the skills to help you enjoy it safely and comfortably, with tips that also apply to cold weather environments in spring and fall and at higher elevations.

Techniques for winter backcountry travel: hiking, snowshoeing, and easy ski touring

Mastering navigation challenges posed by ice and snow

Choosing winter gear and avoiding cold-weather dangers

Camping comfortably (tent or snow shelter) in rain or freezing temperatures

Tricks for keeping your clothing and gear dry in winter--the key to staying warm

Winter cooking techniques

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Chapters cover such topics as:

Clothing and Gear

Water and Food

Weather

Backcountry Ailments

Trip Finding

The Campsite

Details

Paperback: 176 pages
Author: Michael Lanza
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Language: English
Cost: $16.95
ISBN #: 0-89886-947-1

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2skinners

Nice book

Voted 5/5

A comprehensive book on hiking and camping in the backcountry during the winter safely. I enjoyed this book. I will probably read it again, come closer to winter time to see if I can glean some more tips off of it. Good book!!

Posted Jul 4, 2007 3:18 am

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