Winter Camping Details

With the proper planning, experience, and equipment, winter camping can be a highly rewarding and enjoyable experience. Outfitted with snowshoes and Komatiks (traditional Inuit sleds), we'll head across the frozen waterways and snow-laden forests of Northern Ontario's backcountry in search of a perfect base-camp location. Once found, you'll have the opportunity to construct your very own quinzee (snow shelter) or help in the set-up of our woodstove-heated tent. After a refreshing night's sleep we'll head out on snowshoes and explore our newly acquainted winter world. Designed as an introduction to winter camping, our guides will cover everything from packing to ice safety, weather interpretation, wildlife tracking, and more.

Trip Highlights
Distance Traveled: 9km
Trip Length: 2 Days
Route Type: Loop
Suggested Skill Level: Beginner

How do I measure up?
By using the chart below, please advise your guide as to what physical category in which you fall; and let us plan an incredible, educational wilderness experience for you.

Physical Level
Classification
Description
1
Beginner
I've never seen snow.
2
Urban Adventurer
I bulit a snowman yesterday.
3
Weekend Warrior
I venture outside the city on weekends to get my shoes a little dirty.
4
Adventurer
I spend every chance I get on a snow track to see where it goes.
5
Winter Adventurer Extraordinaire
I slept in the freezer last night!
Please use chart as a guide only.
Know your own levels of fitness and your personal limits.
Fill out medical form completely and honestly.

What is included?

Snacks and refreshments to warm the soul
Fully certified guide
Use of our prospector tent
All freshly prepared meals
(most food requirements can be met)
Snowshoes
(an extensive selection of rental gear is also available)
Nature talks to feed your mind

What do I bring with me?
Click to download a list of what to bring on your journey. Print out a copy and use it as a guideline to help pack for your adventure.


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