Combining rock, snow, and ice climbing with hiking and sometimes camping, and it is understandable why it is such a timeless sport. There is nothing that you will find that is like the adventures of camping.
Times when the bulb of your flashlight dies out, or the spring inside the flashlight falls out and gets lost while you were changing the batteries, seem to happen in the worst times. Always dress appropriately in layers for winter camping. Remember, you will be traveling over boulders and other rough surfaces at times and want to be able to press off the ground with confidence that your boots will provide the right amount of support.
Campfires can burnout from rain, needs wood every now and then to maintain, the heat cannot be adjusted and it can even cause accidents by burning linens or tents. The right equipment can actually make you want to stay away camping longer. The first couple times you go hiking, your arms and legs will be noodle city afterwards.
Always wear a knitted hat or a woolen beanie and bring an extra one just in case. Once off the ice, the blood will start to return to the effected areas and it can be incredibly painful. These days I watch my daughters have a blast with family camping tents when we head out for a weekend with Mother Nature.
Guided nature tours where wildlife and plant life are pointed out and discussed will educate children on the environment around them and the importance of nature. All in all, try to ensure you are well prepared, avoid solo trips the first time, check all your equipment before you leave and get some first aid training.
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