Saturday, June 26, 2010

Winter Camping Tips

By Wayne Torres

Adventurous snowmobilers often add an extra measure of excitement to their snowmobiling vacations " camping.

During cold nights, sleeping in a tent for a few nights can be a rigorous task with the risks of frostbite or hypothermia to contend with.

It is cold enough to endure the frigid temperatures that go along with snowmobiling during the daytime hours, but the evening hours provide another level of frigidity and cold weather without the warmth of the sun to balance out the cold.

However, camping during the winter can still be an enjoyable experience as long as the campers take some necessary precautions.

Don't get caught up in all the excitement of a winter excursion too early as there is plenty of planning that is necessary.

Top priority in your list of things to do should be to fully research the area(s) you plan to visit. Make sure to understand the conditions of the winter season in the region so you can equip yourself appropriately.

Knowing the average amount of snow, routes that you plan to take, and the experience of the group that you are going to travel with are important factors in planning your winter camping trip.

If you plan to camp overnight in a winter camping excursion, you need to be able to make the necessary preparations for your entire group including any small children with minimal experience that may make the trip with you.

Overnight camping, especially during the winter seasons, can cause your body to lose heat at exponential rates. This can be a great danger if the proper precautions are not taken care of during the planning stages.

Thermal clothing is a must when you snowmobile during the days and afternoons and they play a very important role when you plan to camp in cold weather as well.

It is also important to use the layering method. The idea behind this method is to wear several loose layers of clothing, each layer providing more insulation for the body.

The best part of the layering method is that it allows you to easily shed a layer or two if your body overheats. Keeping your body dry will keep you hydrated much better than a sweaty body.

Finally, no overnight camping trip would be complete without an ample amount of food for everybody in the group. A popular treat among campers is smores, but campers should also include foods that provide a better degree of nourishment.

You need to eat to stay nourished during the day so bring rather appealing foods as well as nutritional since appetites tend to die down when we are cold.

Oatmeal, granola, cheese, and other dry foods which are rich in vitamins and minerals is a must for winter camper.

The enjoyment of a snowmobiling and winter camping experience rests on the campers' abilities to plan and pack properly. Do it correctly and it can be the best trip of your life; until next year, of course.

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