Check out our Winter camping and survival guide! From articles and radio interviews, to cold weather survival skill presentations and Winter camping videos, this guide has key information you need to survive in the cold and enjoy your next Winter camping adventure!

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Survival Tips and Techniques for Winter Weather

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Scott talks with Minnesota Rovers organization about his best tips and techniques to survive and thrive in the Winter woods. From shelters and Winter clothing, to gear recommendations and fueling your body, Scott covers some of the most important tips for outdoor Winter survival.

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Winter Boots that Keep Your Feet Warm and Dry in Cold Weather

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I spoke with the Mankato Free Press about the importance of keeping your feet dry and warm in the Winter months—and how to do it without breaking the bank.

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Tips and Tricks for Winter Camping in the Boundary Waters

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I had a great time joining the Friends of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to offer a Winter wilderness skills overview. Watch it here!

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Bull Moose Patrol on Minnesota Bound Podcast

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I recently had the pleasure of talking with Bill Sherck on the Minnesota Bound podcast! We talked about everything from practicing wilderness skills close to home and guiding, to a mission that is always close to both of our hearts: getting kids active in the outdoors!

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": The Many Uses of Birch

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the many uses of birch wood, as well as the sustainable and ethical use of natural materials.

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Pros and Cons of Mukluks

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the pros and cons of mukluks and the best type of cold weather to wear mukluks.

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Body Heat: A User's Guide

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about some of the tried and true strategies and methods for staying warm and dry in cold weather.

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Emergency Fire Starting

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the many ways to start a fire in the wilderness, including some fun and surprising options that you’ll want to try at home!

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Sleeping Warmly While Camping

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how how to sleep warmly while camping!

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Preparing for Dangerous Weather in the Wilderness

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how to prepare for and help keep yourself and others safe when dangerous weather moves through during your outdoor adventure.

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Essential Outdoor Skills and Gear

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the essential outdoor skills and gear any outdoorsman needs to help them stay safe in the wilderness.

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5 Core Wilderness Skills You can Practice at Home

Perfecting survival skills takes time and effort. Practice these five key wilderness survival skills in the comfort of your backyard, so you can put them to use with ease during your next outdoor adventure—they may even save your life!

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Hot Tent Winter Camping

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about the joys of Winter camping in the coldest weather with a hot tent!

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The Quinzhee

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The quinzhee is a fantastic Winter camping shelter option, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Check out these key quinzhee-building tips, so your next quinzhee is a fun, successful, and warm Winter shelter!

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Warm Feet in the Winter

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how to easily keep your feet warm on even the coldest Winter days.

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Boots for the Slop

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It’s that time of year again—mud, rain, snow, and freezing rain. When you’re outdoors (or walking the city streets) in the next few weeks, keep your feet dry and happy. Here are a few trail-tested options we wear to keep our dogs from barking.

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Top 10 Survival Concepts I learned from Mors Kochanski

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Mors Kochanski is a legend in the outdoor survival world. After studying his books and movies, taking his courses, and working with him, I put together a list of my top 10 takeaways from Mors.

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Warm Hands in the Deep Cold

Keeping your hands warm in the frigid cold is important for fun Winter outdoor adventures. Check out our tips and advice for warm hands in all Winter weather!

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Bunny Boots: Fail-Safe Winter Footwear

When I want to keep my feet warm in arctic conditions, there's one big, clunky, rubbery pair of clodhoppers that I always wear--my Bunny Boots!

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10 Tips For Surviving the Frozen Tundra!

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10 tips designed to help you stay warm as you cheer on the Pack to victory!

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Meet "Dr. Survival": André-François Bourbeau

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André-François Bourbeau is "Dr. Survival." An author, educator, master of primitive and modern wilderness skills, Quebec’s Dr. Bourbeau is an outdoorsman and survivalist like no other!

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D-handle Saw: The Unexpected Go-to Camp Saw

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My last-minute purchase of a D-handle saw turned out to be a great one! Check out why the D-handle saw has unexpectedly become my go-to camp saw on a lot of my trips.

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Winter Camping Cooking

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Bannock

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how to make a classic camping staple: bannock!

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WTIP 90.7 "Pack & Paddle": Camp Coffee

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Listen as Scott chats with North Shore Radio host, Mark Abrahamson, about how to brew the perfect cup of camp coffee on the trail.

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Boulay's Brown Bread in a Can

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Fred Boulay was famous for many reasons within the Scouting and outdoor communities, including his brown bread in a can.

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Eggs François Recipe

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Eggs François: a quick and easy campfire recipe that's a guaranteed favorite on camping trips! Check out the recipe for your next adventure!

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Hudson Bay Bread Recipe

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Hudson Bay Bread is a high-calorie, high-energy bar that keeps you moving on the trail! Get the recipe for your next outdoor adventure!

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Sweet & Spicy Pig on a Stick: Hot Apps from the Icebox of the Nation

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Sweet and spicy bacon and pork skewers: a trail recipe fit for a five-star restaurant!

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Vintage Trail Recipes from Camp Widjiwagan

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YMCA Camp Widjiwagan has been sending young paddlers on northern adventures since 1929. Check out some of the trail recipes they used to keep their paddlers moving on these month-long trips!

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Daylight in the Swamp! How to Make Delicious Camp Coffee

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Still trying to create that perfect cup of camp coffee? We've got the solution you need to bring your morning cup of joe to life!

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BSA Winter Camping School

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The temps are expected to drop to negative numbers this weekend—perfect weather for Winter Camping School at Camp Tomahawk! If you're a Scouter looking for new Winter camping skills, check out the BSA's Winter Camping School!

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Okpik: Advanced Cold Weather Leader Training

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I'm returning to Northern Tier High Adventure's Cold Weather Leader Training Program on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area this weekend to teach cold weather survival skills. This school is a unique and always incredible learning event during some of Winter's worst windchills!

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