(Editors note: I recieved this as a comment on Mr. Kirschner’s note. I thought that it was interesting/useful enough to post it here.)
I wanted to bring your attention to a winter camping resource that you might find interesting and to your scouts – http://www.WinterCampers.com
This not-for-profit web site focuses on winter camping in Upstate NY and the Adirondacks.
There is a comprehensive collection of Winter Camping Articles from varied journals and newspapers.
The discussion of Winter Camping Skills includes an article on How to Get Started Winter Camping, there are special tips on Leave No Trace for Winter Campers, there are Trip Logs and Photos from past adventures, how to build snow shelters, advanced Winter Camping Tips, Winter Camping Recipes and a Winter Camping Video.
Winter Camping Gear includes several gear reviews, a Sample Gear List, a discussion of The Ten Essentials and examples of What’s In My Pack? by different winter campers.
The Lighter Side of Winter Camping includes: a collection of Winter and Wilderness Survival Quizzes, a tongue in cheek Winter Camping Application, Winter Camping Poems, Winter Camping Quotes and the Top Ten List Reasons to Go Winter Camping.
The BLOG has the latest winter camping news, pictures and chatter.
Please give it your consideration.
Jim Muller
WinterCampers.com
WinterCampers@WinterCampers.com