Winter Backcountry Camping - Part 2

Yesterday we published part 1 of a two-part series produced by Glacier National Park on winter backcountry camping. Part 1 provided information on hypothermia, handling various winter trail conditions, avalanches, and how to handle emergencies. The second part in this series discusses setting up camp, winter camping etiquette and wildlife encounters:



For more information on camping in Glacier, please click here.


Jeff
Hiking in Glacier.com

Winter Backcountry Camping - Part 1

With the imminent arrival of winter, it doesn't mean you have to confine yourself to the indoors for the next 6 months. Many hardy souls will still venture into Glacier's backcountry to enjoy the wintry beauty of nature. This short video produced by Glacier National Park offers advice and information to hikers and backpackers on hypothermia, handling various winter trail conditions, avalanches, and how to handle emergencies:



On Monday we'll publish part 2 of this two-part series from the park. For more information on camping in Glacier, please click here.


Jeff
Hiking in Glacier.com

Winter Camp Comfort Tips

Backpacker Magazine has recently published a pretty good video that offers some sound tips for making your winter camp a little more comfortable. If new to winter camping, you might benefit from this video:






Jeff
Hiking in Glacier National Park