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when do most of the campsites close i would love to camping in the snow or is that just a daft idea my wife thinks it is,,,has any 1 else done it

I'm not sure that I'd fancy it in a tent or F/C but there is no problem doing it in a caravan or a M/H. I have camped high in the Alps in France, Switzerland and Austria in the winter when it has been several degrees below and with a small fan heater needed in the evening and a Winter Quilt for overnight it is very enjoyable as well as being extremely picturesque.

Phil.

camped in kielder in late November last year frost and cold down to -8    was cold

Then February an all the snow  was fantastic

Just dont camo under trees when its snowing

When it comes down its heavy,,,, Flattened our tent, thankfully out for the day

never camped in a tent in the winter but i have in our van and its great , we are going away on Friday night for two nights and cannot wait and don't care if its cold and raining

Camped in snow many years ago, although it wasn"t snowing when we set off. Had a great time and we took 3 neighbours kids with us and an Alsatian dog, used the top from the coffee table as a sledge ahhhhhh the memories. Too old to do it now as i like my comfort in van.

 Jo

ps make sure you leave your car on solid ground devil to push in snow

My daughter reckons anyone who camps in the snow must be mad,shes cold enough in the summer,kids have no sense of adventure these days.

Go for it!!!!

Get a Quality sleeping mat(Thermarest Basecamp?), and a Down Sleeping bag with a high temperature rating. And a four season tent is advisable too.

The biggest problem, after keeping warm, is the long dark hours. Best solution is the pub!!!

I agree with this post - take warm kit and use the pub - can be great fun - if very cold watch your water carrier - will often freeze solid and stay that way!

 

Quote: Originally posted by Baggie Witz on 24/10/2005

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Go for it!!!!

Get a Quality sleeping mat(Thermarest Basecamp?), and a Down Sleeping bag with a high temperature rating. And a four season tent is advisable too.

The biggest problem, after keeping warm, is the long dark hours. Best solution is the pub!!!

 

 

 

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