Scoutmaster Podcast 357 Kevin Callan and Winter Camping

Kevin Callan is here, it’s time to go winter camping! Canada’s Happy Camper, our friend Kevin Callan, author of the new Complete Guide to Winter Camping joins us on this podcast with his welcoming way of sharing his knowledge of the woods in winter. You’ll see right away how Kevin has earned the name “happy […]

Kevin Callan is here, it’s time to go winter camping!

Canada’s Happy Camper, our friend Kevin Callan, author of the new Complete Guide to Winter Camping joins us on this podcast with his welcoming way of sharing his knowledge of the woods in winter. You’ll see right away how Kevin has earned the name “happy camper”, he’s a passionate, devoted outdoorsman.

Whether it’s your first or 101st winter camping trip you’ll find the guide a fantastic resource. Kevin draws on a lifetime of experience and compiles the expert advice of many other seasoned winter campers and explorers.

As you’ll hear us discuss ideal winter camping begin when the thermometer hits freezing and well below. The guide presents shelter, clothing, and sleep system options, and teaches you how to venture into the “paradise below zero” safely. Learn how to track animals, check ice thickness, make white pie tea and enjoy in comfort, rather than survive, the wintery world waiting for you.

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Podcast Notes

Get your copy of  the Complete Guide to Winter Camping

Gear and books discussed in this podcast –

Calvin Rustrum’s Paradise Below Zero

Garrett Conover’s Snow Walker’s Companion

Read my review of Cliff Jacobson’s Expedition Canoeing

The “killy kittle” Kelly Kettle Camp Stove

Merino wool long johns from Woolpower and Minus 33

SOL Bivy for upgrading your sleeping bag

Really cool 1970’s Glacier Glasses

Neos over boots read my review here

Lure of the North Anorak Kit

Happy Wanderer Opening Music

Get my book The Scouting Journey

Get my book So Far So Good