Snowy Activities for Winter Camping Holidays

  • 27th Feb 2018

If you are planning a camping trip in the next week or two, you may find that there is a lot of snow on the ground. Providing that you can still reach your destination safely, there is no reason why some snow should cause you to call off your trip entirely. Travel does, of course, pose the biggest challenge, but provided you have the right gear and equipment, snow can actually enhance your camping experience, whether you are roughing it in a tent or enjoying a more luxurious glamping retreat. Here are some snowy activities that you might like to enjoy on your winter camping holidays:

Skiing or Snowboarding

If you make your way up to Scotland, there is still time to enjoy a skiing or snowboarding holiday, and there are several places to camp, both in organised camping and glamping sites and in the wild, as long as you bring the right cold weather clothing and four-season camping gear. Head to the Cairngorms, Nevis Range, or Glencoe, for example, to get excellent slope conditions when there has been a decent amount of snow.

Sledging

No matter where you go camping, there are almost always plenty of hills to sledge down. One of the great things about camping is that you could be really close to some perfect sledging spots and will likely have the slopes all to yourself.

Building an Igloo

Whether it is a learning experience for kids, or just for fun, if there is plenty of snow, and the luxury of time, then you could built an igloo, or another snowy shelter. Getting stuck in on such a project is the perfect way to stay warm when you are out in the cold.

Building a Snowman

A slightly less challenging project is, of course, simply to build a snowman. You could also branch out and make all sorts of sculptures from the snow. Let your creative side have free reign and see what weird and wonderful creations you can come up with to decorate your camping location.

Tracking and Watching Wildlife

On a more grown-up and serious note, the snow also gives great opportunities to see wildlife. The blanket of snow can often make living things stand out more clearly, making them easier to see. You may also get the chance to see creatures in their winter coats, such as mountain hares, and may see some wildlife that is not around at other times of the year. Tracking wildlife is easier too, as you can see and trace footprints in the snow.