Backpacking in the winter months can be exhilarating, refreshing, and-with the help of this book-remarkably safe and comfortable too! All it takes is some good planning and learning some tricks to keep warm, dry and happy. Written for those new to backpacking in the winter months and looking to make the first experience as warm and enjoyable as possible, and for the practiced winter backpacker interested in making day trips and camping trips more comfortable.