AMC Outdoors, December 2008

A Primer on Winter Hiking

The snow has fallen and the woods and mountains beckon. Follow the links below for gear suggestions, trip recommendations, and safety tips to help ensure you stay safe and have fun while out on the white stuff.

Day trip and overnight gear lists excerpted from AMC Guide to Winter Hiking and Camping.

Introductory winter hikes for three-season hikers new to the snow sport.

Additional resources on gear selection, backcountry weather and avalanche reports, and where to stay.

Read the full feature in the December 2008 issue of AMC Outdoors.

Compiled by Karen Ingraham.