I was ten years old the first time I camped in the winter, and a Boy Scout. My boss warned us change socks and gloves every two hours, I listened, but my best friend did not. We spent our second night in hospital after she fainted from hypothermia. Unlike many things in my life, this was a lesson I was happy to learn at a distance. If you are thinking of winter camping with children, some preplanning will make your trip safe and fun.

For your first adventure, keep one or two nights and stay within driving distance to civilization. Children are generally better sports than adults, on cold mornings and early evenings are fine as the time between them is filled with lots of fun outdoors. Set your children for a lifetime of winter camping with these simple rules:

Gauge the speed of your
If you are walking to your destination, remember that snow will be slower. A trail that takes two hours to go escape in the summer of short legs and take twice the time during winter. Moderate your expectations and have a backup plan if you can make daily goals.

On the clothing assess the needs of
The hot and humid weather followed by a cold night is their most dangerous enemy. Fortunately, high-tech fabrics designed to wick moisture away from the skin it easier to handle wet. An estimate of their clothing needs and add 50 percent more when traveling with children. And remember to change often, even if it was discussed. Hypothermia is not a death sentence, but the freeze is irreversible (damage can range from mild to scar tissue death).

Never go anywhere without compass or GPS
This is rule number one, no matter what the season, but may be a matter of life or death in the winter. During snowstorms his own tracks, marks and traces of the animals disappear. And the panic sets in freezing fast when death becomes a real possibility. While you're at it, make sure you have cell service for that first trip.

Stay close your team
This may seem a misnomer, but hikers who set up camp and then a walk to find water or wood are as common as grizzly bears in Tennessee. Explore your surroundings only in pairs and mark their position continuously on your GPS or compass. If you turned, you will be able to return the equipment you need to build a fire and warm.

When it comes to camping with children, take advantage of his adventurous spirit. After all, When was the last time you spent a night in the snow-covered forest just for the fun of it?

About the Author:

Paul Lander, The Nomadik Fanatik, at Nomadik.com offers advice, tips & tricks and personal anecdotes on wilderness adventures. Visit his blog for information on hiking, survival camping and finding the right gear for your adventures.

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