Winter Camping Helps and Hints

[paddlefasterpastor]

I was reading some old posts on winter camping and thought I'd try to generate some further discussion on this subject.

Especially since I am scheduled for a two-nighter into Disappointment in a few days. Thanks to Nibi joining me or me joining him (?).

I've done a little, have some experience but long ways from expertise.

So this thread is kind of wide open. You know dos and don'ts. Setting up the tent in snow. kitchen areas, unique equipment and accesories. Whatever. Please fire away.

Thanks.

PFP
Steve

[Canoearoo]

Some thing I learned on my trip with bealgefur and the teens:
1. Burry you water in the snow because then it won't freeze.
2. Get your fire off the ground with a cookie sheet it will be hotter and cook you food faster.
3. Tie you sled to your hip belt. You won't even know its there.
4. Know how to make a Quency or snow trench for when it gets really cold (they stay much warmer).

Thats all the new things I can think of for now, I'll fill in more as they come ;D

[Canoearoo]

I just thought of another tip! If your socks or anything else gets wet, make sure they are rung out as much as possible. Then if they are only slightly damp you can put them in your sleeping bag with you and they will be dry in the morning. This works great with socks or damp pants. ;D

[Kawishiway]

reddcin said:

4. Know how to make a Quency or snow trench for when it gets really cold (they stay much warmer).

What is a Quency?

k

[jstroke]

Hey PFP,
I may be preaching to the choir (no pun intended), but when I went dogsledding with Wintergreen a few years back, I was very impressed with their layering system in order to stay warm. It wasn't at all bulky, weighty or burdensome and I was always comfortable (except for my face coming out of the mummy bag at -30!)

Anyway, layer #1 is polyester thermal long johns and top.
layer #2 is fleece top and bottom
layer #3 is any nylon windbreaking garment, top and bottom. We
had some nice anoraks.

Of course, wool socks still are king and I've never been cold in great mittens.

Finally for the "follicly challenged" (of which I am a proud member), a great wool cap!

Have a great trip with Nibi. I hope to be there Sunday morn at 'Copia.

As this is my first post on this board, my thanks to Woods Walker for exending the invitation!

jstroke

[Canoearoo]

Well I spelled it wrong for starters. It is called a Quinzhee. Here is a pic:


Basicaly you pile up a bunch of snow and let it sit and settle. Then you dig it out (make sure it's big!!) Quinzhee's are great for really cold because they keep you really warm (but wet if it is warm out).

[WoodsWalker]

As this is my first post on this board, my thanks to Woods Walker for exending the invitation!

jstroke

The more the merrier..... Welcome to the QP.....Glad you made the portage, tell eveyone you can how easy it was.

Woods Walker