This course covers the skills and knowledge for planning and leading a safe and enjoyable snow camping trip. If you have never hiked or camped in the snow then this is the course for you. Some of the items that will be discussed are planning, transportation, weather, clothing, food, shelter and medical issues. The course consists of two indoor sessions. The location for both sessions  will be announced closer to the time of the activity. The outdoor session is practical experience and includes traveling with your gear over the snow. 

Attending our High Adventure Training session in cold weather camping will teach you how to:

• Stay warm, dry and happy
• Make adequate snow shelters
• Understand winter weather and its patterns
• Cold weather medical maladies
• Navigation, route planning and…
• Avoiding avalanches