Thursday, January 31, 2019

50 Ways to Love Snow Camping



Meet Ookpik. Spellings vary. The Inuit gave this bird that name. Scouts have borrowed it to title their winter camping program. To most of us southerners it is the Snowy Owl, and few of us have ever had the pleasure of meeting one in the wild.

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Okpik One


 Catch a chill on the hill, Bill.
Cook some stew by a 'gloo, Lou.
Stay warm in the storm, Norm.
Now listen to me.

 Just grab that ice block, Jock.
Strap on a snowshoe, Sue.
Wax up those skis, Louise,
And set yourself free.

Okpik Two
Get away from the cars, Lars.
Load a pack or a sled, Jed.
Snowshoes or skis, Therese?
Now listen to me.

 Through a meadow we'll go, Joe.
Past a hill or three, Bree.
Would you check out the view, Lou?
It will set you free.

     -Apologies to Paul Simon
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Top 6 Reasons Why Camping is Better in Winter

  1. No bugs
  2. No dust
  3. Fewer crowds
  4. Reduced fire danger
  5. Great exercise in the winter
  6. It is just so beautiful out there!
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