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Posted by Trip Planning (Guest) on November 19, 2007 at 1:25:32 pm EST
In reply to Winter Camping - First Timer Needs Advice posted by BigSmoke on October 24, 2007 at 12:41:24 pm EDT

When I first tried winter camping in Algonquin Park, Ontario, in January many years ago I was well prepared for the cold. What did come as a surprise was the amount of darkness. I had never really thought about the long nights. It was dark from about 4:30 pm till 7am -- 14+ hours. So make sure you have plenty of candles and some entertainment.

I stomp out a camp area on snowshoes and pitch the tent on top of the packed snow. Extra close-celled foam pads on the floor of the tent for insulation. A small toboggan is great for hauling gear.

All chores take much, much longer in winter, such as getting firewood and water. Think about what your food may be like when it’s frozen - for example, frozen chocolate bars have the consistency of glass. Food, especially fatty foods, keeps you warm. Hot milk from powder before bed is a good idea.

If your schedule your trip around a full moon you may be rewarded with spectacular snowshoeing opportunities in the magic of the moonlit winter snowscape.

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