Winter Camping

[whoppersonly]

Hi all I would appreciate any info on Alberta winter camping such as places to go and any clubs or groups that go out. I am an experienced summer camper but have never gone in the winter. Looks interesting. Thanks

[kmacisaac]

Where are you located? There are lots of folks that I'm sure have tips and pointers that might be in your neck of the woods.

[ÜberFly]

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...Winter+camping

[canuck]

What winter??
I guess this would be a good year to get used to cool nights in a tent if nothing else

[^v^Tinda wolf^v^]

There are plenty of places to go if you head west. Just go for a drive and you will find them. Get a permit so you can cut down trees and a good chain saw but most importantly, enjoy your self and bring what ever makes you happy

[anthony5]

Originally Posted by ^v^Tinda wolf^v^

There are plenty of places to go if you head west. Just go for a drive and you will find them. Get a permit so you can cut down trees and a good chain saw but most importantly, enjoy your self and bring what ever makes you happy

Not quite that simple if you are camping in the back country and the weather takes a turn for the worse. Big wind, big snow, you better know what you are getting yourself into if you have no back country, wilderness, mountain winter experience. If you are in a camping area with a camper of some sort it is not all that bad, but if backpacking and minimal gear for a couple of days in the winter things can go sideways in a real hurry. Make a plan on the area you plan to camp in and let people know your time frame for being out there. Lost a couple friends going camping for one night and got lost in a blizzard 100 yrds from their shelter. Make a plan and then make it again and again to make sure all bases are covered in case of the wild and wonderful winter weather, it can be deadly. But sure is nice when a plan comes together and enjoying the bright sunny days of winter camping.

[Bushleague]

Originally Posted by ^v^Tinda wolf^v^

There are plenty of places to go if you head west. Just go for a drive and you will find them. Get a permit so you can cut down trees and a good chain saw but most importantly, enjoy your self and bring what ever makes you happy

I dunno, depending on what the OP is after a chainsaw could be a technical impossibility, or at least a huge inconvenience. I own a couple but have never brought one on a winter camping trip. I've used my setup down to around -30, I could survive colder if needed, no real need to get fancy.

[whoppersonly]

I am just west of Edmonton, I don't want to drive more than 2 hours.

[whoppersonly]

Originally Posted by ^v^Tinda wolf^v^

Anthony5, Good points made and thank you. I'm a seasoned woodsman but it's always good to point out safety. I would also bring the spare keys for your vehicle in case you loose them and keep them in your pocket. A second battery never hurts to have under your hood if you have the room. I keep a spare 12 volt rv battery under my hood rated at some serious cold cranking amps. I don't recall what brand but I picked it up from Canadian tire for about $400

You will find that when you winter camp you may tend to meet people you would not other wise. I would venture out for a weekend, you'll see

Good points Thanks