When I say I'm going winter camping, I often hear people ask, "Isn't it cold?" And yes, it is cold.
But even more than that, there's something appealing about going there specifically in winter.
If you're doing winter camping, you'll probably gain confidence in your camping skills.
This time, I'd like to introduce its appeal.
The appeal of winter camping
Silence
While there are few people around, the snow absorbs the sound, creating an even more tranquil atmosphere.
This is the perfect season for camping, avoiding crowds.
The warmth of a campfire
You can really feel the warmth of the campfire.
In summer, it's for cooking or for the atmosphere, but in winter, in addition to that, the warmth it provides is deeply comforting. The sound of burning wood crackling in the silence is indescribably moving.
The stars shine even brighter than in summer.
The starry sky looks especially beautiful in winter when the air is dry and clear.
The sheer beauty and abundance of Orion make it difficult to even find the constellation, which is usually easy to spot. (Normally, the three stars line up in the southern sky, making it one of the easier constellations to find.)
Adult ways to have fun
One of the joys of winter camping for adults is undoubtedly the alcohol at night.
Even if you usually stick to beer when camping, how about warming up some sake over a campfire?
Roasting some dried squid over a campfire and drinking it with hot shochu sounds good too.
For something a little more sophisticated, I also recommend hot wine.
For those who don't drink alcohol, coffee or hot chocolate are also good options.
When solo camping, it's also enjoyable to place a cup on the edge of the campfire, warm your drink, and read by the light of a lantern.
How to have fun as a child
Children love winter camping with snow..
Even as an adult, I will never forget the fun I had wearing ski wear, building snow huts with my siblings, sledding, and rolling around in the snow.
Since your clothes will likely get wet, you'll want to pack plenty of extra clothes and make sure you have plenty of heating equipment ready.
If you're traveling with children, a location near a hot spring is recommended.A nearby campsite is convenient.
There isn't just snowballs made from snow piled up on the fence during school commutes; there's so much snow there you can't possibly play with it all.
Building an igloo is difficult when there isn't much snow, but you can make a snowman even with just a little snow.
SnowCreating something fosters a child's imagination and provides a valuable experience.Probably.
Try using your whole body to see how big you can make a snowball, and once you've made it as big as possible, stack two of them on top of each other.
If you don't do it carefully, it will break. If you absolutely can't lift it (it gets quite heavy and often even adults can't lift it), you can line them up side by side and make a lying snowman.
Don't forget to bring some charcoal and vegetables to make a face, and to use fallen branches to make arms.
