BC ski '24/'25
This is a thread to post about back country skiing experiences in the '24/'25 season. If the posts include skiing with camping, so much the better. I'll get the ball rolling with notes from my first...
View Articlethings you learn on a week long winter trip
I've done a lot of week winter camping over the years, but recently completed a week long (100-ish mile trip) and learned/reenforced several things. Planning- it's easy to be a little too optimistic on...
View ArticlePretty good video on dealing with cold
Adam Foss if you haven't heard of him, is an absolute legend when it comes to mountain hunting. He shares some pretty solid tips for dealing with the cold.
View ArticleWiggy's Sleeping Bag Impressions
Wasn't sure where to put this, this isn't intended to be a review, it's just part of a sleep system so sleepy systems didn't seem appropriate, so figured winter camping would be the most appropriate....
View ArticleBest style hot tent
Ok I know thats like best backpack or how long is a piece of string, but in my own endvour to settle on a tent, I have managed to talk myself into and out of pretty much every type. So what I like to...
View Article'Ancient Chinese skiing tradition...'
We discuss Hoks often in FreeMe's BC thread, but others might find this entertaining, too... MSN
View ArticleFoam mats and wide air mats
Just curious. Everyone knows foam is king in winter but if you have a wide air mat, does it matter if you use a wide or regular foam mat with it? I mean we are talking about 2.5in per side..... Anyone...
View ArticleHeat tab stove from 90's
Hey All , I've been wracking my brain trying to remember the name or manufacturers of a 2 piece stove that would hold a box of heating tabs(trioxane) . It not the Esbit or any like that. I believe it...
View ArticleHot tent safety...?...it this as stupid as I think it is?
I saw someone on ytube recently putting up a hot tent, get things lit pretty quick because the snow was sitting a few inches thick but then noticed the spark arrester was sitting half off at an angle....
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"How Inuit Sleep At -84°F (-64°C) Without Heat"--[Video]
How Inuit Sleep At -84°F (-64°C) Without Heat How do the Inuit survive extreme Arctic temperatures as low as -84°F (-64°C) without modern heating? In this video, we explore the incredible traditional...
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Stepped up and bought some modern snowshoes.
Ultralight Backcountry and Powder Snowshoes | Tundra An incredibly light but tough super-floater for loads up to 275lbs in the deepest snows. Huge weight savings means intense energy savings when...
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"10 Inuit Survival Tips Everyone Should Learn"--[Video]
10 Inuit Survival Tips Everyone Should Learn For thousands of years, the Inuit people have survived in some of the harshest conditions on Earth—freezing temperatures, limited resources, and extreme...
View Article"My Grandpa Shared His Survival Fire Secret (IT WORKS)"--[Video]
BLUF=Road Flare I did guess it. If you're wearing synthetics, the sparks can melt holes. Personally, I went with these for a cold weather kit: Pull Start Fire Was out for a hike with my granddaughter...
View ArticleColeman propane lantern mantles so fragile
About 10 years ago I bought a Coleman Northstar propane lantern. One of the mantles disintegrated on the first trip I took it so I have always been hesitant to take it on other trips. Mine has a...
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"How Inuit Survive COLDEST Night Of The Year Without Gas/Electricity"--[Video]
How Inuit Survive COLDEST Night Of The Year Without Gas/Electricity Imagine facing -50°C (-58°F) temperatures with no gas, no electricity, and no modern heating. For the Inuit, this is just another...
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Lavvu
Picked up 2 Polish Lavvu Ponchos from a brother here on the forum. My intent was to break em in on my annual upstate trail camera card swap w a buddy. But they are way smaller that I anticipated even...
View ArticleSilnylon repair
Anybody know the best way to fix two pencil sized punctures in a silnylon fabric. I accidentally drove a tent stake through my 8 man seek outside tipi while setting it up as a six man.
View ArticleVideo. How not to freeze in the wild. Used a saw way more than an axe.
I posted this as I how much the saw was used compared to the axe. Other items of interest was his green tarp with no reflectorizing on it. I mean they make white polyethylene tarps. That would have...
View ArticleBoots?
I used Keen for ages, just looking for some suggestions on some -40°f boots preferably under $300. Something that would work with snow shoes as well ideally.
View ArticleWhite Duck Tents: Worth It?
In about a week or so I'll be ordering my first hot tent. It's likely going to be the White Duck Canvass Wall Tent (8'x10'). But before I commit, I was wondering if the White Duck is actually worth the...
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What is the best wool blanket
The title says it all. Not looking for a book explanation here, I just want to know who you think makes the best wool blanket that fits the following criteria: 100% virgin wool Relativily packabel:...
View ArticleCoal fire ?
Has anyone thought or done coal fires ? Is it worth it ? Figured it would help in snow areas too
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"How Inuit Start Fires In Rain"--[Video]
How Inuit Start Fires In Rain In this video, we explore the fascinating and resourceful fire-starting techniques of the Inuit people in harsh, rainy conditions. Discover the traditional m... youtu.be...
View ArticleWinter Clothing
After that artic blast I decided it is time to find a better winter coat. I was able to find one on ebay with the tags for a reasonable price made by a Canadian company. It has to be the warmest coat...
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Snowshoe experiences
This year I took the dive from plastic to wood-framed snowshoes. My first try was a pair of 10x59 pickerels, supposed to be 60 years old from the Mohawk reserve in Quebec. Looking them over, I found a...
View ArticleWhat style of snowshoe do you like?
Traditional or modern. Also, what are your reasons? After attending the NH sportsman's show in Milford NH I did some scouting for deer. There is some snow, but it would have been nicer with some...
View ArticleHandwarmers
Haven’t used one in years . Usta use on fall hunts . Recent power outage made me think of their use for survival . You folks use them ?
View ArticleSami Ankle straps for winter ....
This just out by Paul Kirtley, where he explains the use of Sami Ankle straps, which basically seal one's trouser legs against cold air......
View ArticleKeep Warm in -84°F Without Any Heat!
15 Inuit Survival Sleep Secrets That Keep You Warm in -84°F Without Any Heat! Very interesting and informative video under 8 minutes long, worth the watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mJTXbekfAk
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