Learn what it takes to find comfort and joy during the wildest of seasons. A special training wknd for NY-NoJ Chapter Backpack Leaders who want to improve their winter backcountry skills such as trip/route planning, ice techniques, emergency shelters, safety & first aid, navigation, fitness, nutrition and cooking. Serious winter equipment REQUIRED (boots, crampons, sleeping bag, etc.). Tent base camping (ADK HP or White Mts, location tbd) in winter wilderness setting. Hosted by the Backpacking Committee. No charge to leaders. Register early as space is limited to 8 Leaders or Leaders in training. Register using link below.