Build Skills. Gain Confidence. Prepare for Adventure.

Step into the world of winter camping with NOW Outdoors own international cold weather guide Nick Gordon. This premium 4-day, 3-night experience is designed for those ready to move beyond the basics, build practical winter skills, and gain the confidence to take on bigger cold-weather adventures—whether with us in the future or on your own.

This isn’t about pushing yourself to the edge—it’s about learning the skills that make winter camping safe, comfortable, and deeply rewarding. We help you prepare for this trip well in advance via zoom calls and online resources you'll have access to through a private group forum. Our trip starts with an orientation and gear check before loading up toboggans and heading out together on snowshoes across fresh powder to our lakeside basecamp. Here, we'll set up our own canvas wall tents, gather water from beneath the ice, and settle in for a weekend of hands-on learning and camaraderie.

Each day brings new opportunities: from mastering the art of wood stove cooking and fire-building, to exploring the frozen landscape on snowshoes and practicing the essentials of winter survival. With expert guidance always close at hand, you’ll get to ask questions, try new techniques, and build confidence at your own pace. Evenings are spent sharing stories and great food around the warmth of the stove or open fire—connecting with fellow adventurers and soaking up the simple magic of winter in the backcountry.

By the end of your stay, you’ll leave not just with new skills, but with the confidence—and the community—to take on bigger adventures, whether that’s a multi-day expedition with NOW Outdoors or your own solo winter trek.

• Hot tent setup and safe wood stove operation

• Snowshoe travel and packing sleds/toboggans

• Ice safety and water collection

• Axe, saw, and winter fire skills

• Cooking and baking on a wood stove

• Building snow shelters and managing winter emergencies

• Layering, temperature regulation, and winter nutrition

• Outdoor enthusiasts ready to move beyond the basics and gain real winter camping experience

• Adventurers looking to build practical skills and confidence before tackling longer or more remote expeditions

• Those who value expert guidance, premium gear, and a supportive, small-group environment

• Graduates of our Winter Camping Workshop seeking the perfect next step to apply and deepen their new skills

• Anyone aiming to launch into bigger winter adventures—future multi-day treks, solo trips, or advanced NOW Outdoors expeditions

Ready to build your winter skills and confidence?

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