Ultralight Winter Travel: The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Winter Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking

406 Pages·2017·28.41 MB·English

by  Justin Lichter

ULTRALIGHT
winter travel
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LIGHTWEIGHT WINTER
CAMPING, HIKING, AND BACKPACKING
JUSTIN LICHTER | SHAWN FORRY
FALCON
GUILFORD, CONNECTICUT
HELENA, MONTANA

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Lichter, Justin, author. | Forry, Shawn, author.
Title: Ultralight winter travel : the ultimate guide to lightweight winter camping,
hiking, and backpacking / Justin Lichter and Shawn Forry.
Description: Guilford, Connecticut : FalconGuides, [2017] | Includes index. |
Identifiers: LCCN 2017033263 (print) | LCCN 2017039415 (ebook) | ISBN |
ISBN 9781493026104 (paperback) | ISBN 9781493026111 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Snow camping—Equipment and supplies. | Hiking—
Equipment and supplies. | Backpacking—Equipment and supplies.
Classification: LCC GV198.9 (ebook) | LCC GV198.9 .L54 2017 (print) | DDC
796.9—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017033263
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happening to, or injuries sustained by, readers who engage in the activities
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This book is dedicated to the endless pursuit of wild places,
the curiosity of the unknown, the draw of self-propelled
adventuring, and the humility to see mistakes as milestones
in judgment.
CONTENTS
Introduction
CHAPTER 1:BACKGROUND AND TRAVEL CONSIDERATIONS
Goals of the Trip
Mental Preparation
Safety
Winter and Snow Conditions
Minimal Daylight Hours
Terrain
Mode of Travel
Other Factors
Groups and Group Dynamics
CHAPTER 2:WINTER CAMPING GEAR
Clothing and Equipment
Shelters
Cooking and Stoves
Sleep Systems
Water Treatment and Hydration
Backpacks
Electronics
Outdoor Attire
CHAPTER 3:MODES OF TRAVEL
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Skiing
Crampons and Ice Axes
Poles
Other Gear
CHAPTER 4:WINTER CAMPING AND TRAVEL: TECHNIQUES AND
TIPS
Campsite Selection
Shelters: Tricks and Tips
Sleeping Warm
Getting Moving
CHAPTER 5:SAFETY
Decision Making
Weather Forecasting
Orienteering, Navigation, and Signaling
Winter First Aid and Ultralight Winter First-Aid Kit
Avalanche Considerations
Accessing and Assessing Snow Bridges and Ice
Rescue and Signaling
Building Fires
CHAPTER 6:GEAR MALFUNCTIONS AND BACKCOUNTRY
REPAIRS
Repairing Equipment
Appendix A: Winter Grab and Go Gear Checklist
Appendix B: Gear List from Our Winter Pacific Crest Trail Trip
About the Authors