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NEXT TIME you decide to make an adventure of winter
camping, bring your dog as a companion. Along with that
down sleeping bag, your dog can help keep you warm.

By AL GRASS

WINTER HAS many
delights — the beauty of a
snowflake, ‘‘shooshing’’
down mountain slopes or the
simple pleasure of making a
snowman. One winter out-
door activity often  over-
looked is winter camping.

In the past, winter camping
was a real chore because of
bulky, awkward and ineffi-
cient equipment. Modern
technology has provided us
with the materials to make
winter camping fun.

The gear should be light-
weight yet provide protection

from cold temperatures,
wind, rain and snow. The
principal objectives are to

keep warm and dry. Know

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the hazards of winter camp-
ing, and learn how to
recognize and treat any
symptoms of hypothermia.

Lightweight portables
ovens are just right for
warmth and cooking. Make
sure, however, that your tent
or R.V. has plenty of ventula-
tion, if you plan to cook
inside.

Insulate yourself from the
cold with high density foam
sheets.

Carry high energy foods.
Many prepared freeze-dried
meals are available from
sporting goods shops. Drink
plenty of hot liquids — soups
are excellent. Avoid alcohol.

It is a good idea to practise
your winter camping skills
close to civilization before
venturing too far into the

B.C. winter camping

back-country on_ skis or
snowshoes. Once you’ve
gained sufficient skill and
knowledge about winter cam-
ping you might even try snow
caving.

Winter camping has many
advantages over summer
camping. One is that you
avoid the crowds; another is
a chance to see wildlife such
as deer, moose, lynx and
Gray Jays.

B.C.’s provincial parks are
open year-round for winter
recreation. You may,
however, find conditions on
the primitive side owing to
factors such as weather.

Always be fully self-
contained and prepared for
extremes of weather. Never
venture into unfamiliar back-
country areas.

One of the best places to
try winter camping is Mann-
ing Provincial Park, - 276 km
east of Vancouver on
Highway 3. Downhill skiing,
cross-country skiing and
snowshoeing can be combin-
ed for a truly wonderful out-
door experience.

There are other parks
where winter camping oc-
curs, including Garibaldi (E]-
fin Lakes Shelter), Wells
Gray, Shuswap (has a
winterized water system),
Kokanee Creek, and
Okanagan Lake.

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