Winter Camp, An exceptional Lifesong Adventures experience.
Learning the art of winter survival is what winter camp is all about.
Winter Camp is held just a few miles north of Mt. Shasta California. Nestled within the rugged crags of ancient Limestone cliffs, winter camp is a year around home to Colombian Black tail Deer, Mountain Lion, Wild Turkey, Cottontail and Jack Rabbit, Eagles, Owls, Coyote, and other wonderful wildlife great and small.
Included for your enjoyment is our always famous kitchen fare, delicious wholesome and hearty food (Organic and free range as much as we can.) keeping us warm and energized throughout camp. A group shelter with wood heat will be home for students during your time with us.
At winter camp If the weather is driving snow, we hunker down, feed the stove, and work on our storytelling, moccasins, string making, baskets, musical instruments, carving, and other crafts we can do indoors. When the weather lifts and the sun shines we head out to see what animals have left their tracks for us to follow. Later in the evening we may even fire up the sauna lodge for a late evening sweat.
Like all our survival camps, we’re all about adventure and learning great skills. Our Shasta winter camp is primitive but cozy, and always served with personal attention and hands on experience.
Upon registration we will mail you a gear list for winter camp. Expect winter weather with cold temperatures. (That’s what makes it so fun!.) You will want to purchase insulated footwear that sheds moisture and keeps your feet toasty warm when walking in snowy conditions.
We recommend that you visit your local second hand stores and load up on wool clothing to wear at winter camp.
Wool gear you will want to have: hat, mittens, sweaters, pants, socks, parka, and outer shell.
Winter camp is not just about the skills of winter survival and living, its about the experience, learning how to make do in the cold, and all the other functions we take for granted when the sun is shining and the temperatures are warm. One of the best things about camping in the winter; no mosquitoes, flies, ticks, and other undesirables.
I have always enjoyed the challenge and beauty of winter camping, its a truly amazing experience. I highly recommend Winter Camp to all our students.
Visit the Winter Camp Page for more information.
See you there.
