My first winter camping experience was a bit of an anomaly. Yes, I slept on snow, but it was an unseasonably warm February weekend near Mount Hood, with blue skies during the day and overnight ...

Camping in the winter is truly an adventure. The snow is beautiful, and the woods are quieter than they’ve been all summer and fall. But camping during the winter months requires careful planning and ...

If you've traveled much in a land of lakes and rivers, you know the troubles that worry even the most seasoned wilderness trippers: overgrown portages, hungry bugs, storms or shorelines that force you ...

Snowshoes, snow caves, snowmobiles, and firearms—at this Navy SEAL's snow survival school, the right gear only goes so far. We reviewed the top tents and tarps to cover your next camping trip and ...

If you’ve ever woken up shivering in a tent during a winter trip, you know how miserable that can be. I’ve been there—teeth chattering, wishing for just a bit more warmth. That’s why I put together ...

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