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https://youtu.be/ROOluYo3cB0 I share some of my secrets to enjoying camping in the winter. 4 season camping can be a real challenge if you are not prepared. But, four season camping in the winter can be the...

https://youtu.be/WnaPBiwMMI0 What to Wear in Big Temperature Swings Backpacking Camping is a real challenge. Handling both extreme hot and extreme cold in a single day is common. When climbing Denali, the air...

https://youtu.be/WvnK6K9Nx9E How to choose showshoes? Choosing snowshoes can be a challenge for the beginner. There are so many different types of snowshoes. There are many snowshoe manufacturers. I help you...

https://youtu.be/dR3CSnoheK8 Are Expedition Tents Worth it? They seem expensive and are hard to buy sometimes. What is an expedition tent? If you want to know all about expedition tents, watch this video. I...

https://youtu.be/df3QE9d93p4 I share some techniques I've used to improve the grip of boots on slippery surfaces. Slipping on rocks and slipping on logs in the wilderness can be dangerous and can cause injury...

https://youtu.be/jgzgC1SSWTc I tell you the secrets of where should a backpack waist belt sit on your hips. Trust me, it’s not where you think it is. So many store people will tell you this location but I’m...

https://youtu.be/IiQlbpAMlik I share several techniques on how to Avoid Stumbling in double boots with crampons. Walking in double mountaineering boots with crampons is awkward. Worse than a teenager asking...

https://youtu.be/rwEA0-ZRcnY I review the Danner Men's Pronghorn 8" 400G Gore-Tex Boots in this video. I show you the different features, fit, and size of the boot. You will see the tread, lacing system laces...

https://youtu.be/AlTJVDnFsKw I share my experiences and thoughts with the Smartwool Men's Hunt Over-the-Calf Extra Heavy Merino Wool Socks. These socks are extra-long and make hiking in cold conditions much...

https://youtu.be/C1uJZNuRoHI In this video, I compare microspikes to crampons and tell you which to choose and when you should use them. Some circumstances clearly require crampons where microspikes are not...

https://youtu.be/JL1Y-VNFjMo I show you how to put on snowshoes in the wilderness. If you put them on wrong, they can hurt your feet, trip you, make walking awkward, and even give your feet frostbite. I share...

https://youtu.be/gnNIKlxLeTo In this video, I share how to choose between mittens and gloves for cold weather. Each has its advantages and disadvantages and I share what I do in cold conditions. I also share my...