Winter Camping

A quinzhee stands in deep snow in front of a mountain while a pair of skis rests outside its entrance.

How To Build a Winter Snow Shelter

Excited to go winter camping? These pro tips and instructions teach you how to build a quinzhee shelter out of snow instead of using a tent.

Group of four people smiling and wearing touring skis with mountains in the background

Meeting the Experts: NOLS Winter Instructor Kate Koons

Skiing and winter camping are the bread and butter of NOLS winter instructor Kate Koons

smiling person sleds down a hill in a spray of snow

11 Ways to Get Outside This Winter

Here are 11 great ideas for how to get outdoors this winter.

How to Prevent Frostbite

Prevention is key for avoiding frostbite. Read NOLS' 7 tips for protecting yourself from the cold and not creating a first aid situation.

Winter is a time for all sorts of amazing activities—skiing, snowboarding, curling—but cold weather brings its own special hazards. One of the most common first aid situations you’ll see when it gets cold is frostbite.