Nineteen years ago I set out for a camping trip in leaf season and woke to find a snow-laden bough hanging dangerously over my tent.
New York’s Hudson Valley typically does not get a foot of snow in early October. I had the supplies I needed to get back home safely, but that adventure motivated me to learn more about survival. What if I had been caught in a winter storm and unable to get out?
In a situation like this, protecting yourself from wind and moisture is critical. Here are a few tips:
Living trees give off heat, creating a natural snow shelter. Branches overhead will serve as a roof. If the snow is not deep, you can pile up snow around the perimeter of the tree.