Pitch your tent on a slope and use poles, axes and other items to stake it out. Photo: Tom Akass

How to camp above the snowline

August 2019

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Experienced snow camper and Christchurch Tramping Club committee member Joshua Johnson shares his tips for camping in the snow.

Select your site Avoid avalanche zones: Learn to recognise the risks and check the avalanche forecast for your area. Work with the weather: “If it’s possible, pitch your tent on the lee side of a slope, so you’re not hammered by the wind,” Johnson says. Look for landmarks: A heavy snow can make your tent […]
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