Comments on: Winter Backpacking – A fourth season delight

By: Todd

Todd — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 15:10:33 +0000

Thank you Paul! I’m down in Texas (Austin) so it presents a bit of a challenge to get to one of those courses. Almost have to make a separate trip to attend one. I’ll check out that book. The article also mentioned Know Before You Go. Their website had some content that looked helpful also.

Thank you again 🙂

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 23:12:43 +0000

In reply to Todd Anderson.

Hi Todd, Many places with backcountry winter activities tend to have both avalanche awareness lectures and full on weekend classes.
e.g. http://www.moabsunnews.com/get_out_and_go/article_2701f4ca-f97a-11e8-a9f6-834185cd3300.html

A classic book on the subject is “Snow Sense” as well that is worth looking at, too.

By: Todd Anderson

Todd Anderson — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:08:45 +0000

“Also, this article will not be discussing mountaineering. Above-treeline exposure, possibly going into avalanche terrain and needing such technical equipment as crampons, an ice axe and possibly ropes are outside the scope of this article.”

I would like to learn how to identify avalanche terrain so I can avoid it. Any suggestions where/how I can learn to do that?

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 01:17:40 +0000

In reply to Drew Smith. Thanks..obviously a late night error. :)

By: Drew Smith

Drew Smith — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 01:15:02 +0000

Nice summary. Since this is a reference article, you may want fix this sentence:”Clothing for winter must be warm but also provide insulation. “. I assume you mean ventilation.
Built a pulk last spring, just need some snow now so that I can use it!

By: Patrick Hill

Patrick Hill — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:24:27 +0000

Great stuff! This article takes me right back to my mid 1990’s forays in the wintertime Adirondacks.

One other suggestion is to carry and store your Nalgene bottles upside down in very cold weather or when burying them in the snow.

This helps prevent icing around the mouth of the bottle