How to camp on snow | HOW TO XV

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • Camping on snow may sound like a terrible idea, but it can be a magical experience if you have the right set up and can even be pretty comfortable, it gives you a proximity to the mountains that opens a whole new perspective in regards to finding new lines a bit further away.
    After numerous camping expeditions to Arctic regions I have found a way to make my tent a happy home.
    In this episode I show you a few tricks for first setting up your tent and then keeping yourself nice and toasty inside.
    So get planning a little camping expedition for this winter because it is magic and you will not regret it!
    Editor: Tim Burgess
    Motion Graphics: FX Pergola

Komentáře • 49

  • @Lifearchives17
    @Lifearchives17 Před 2 lety +2

    Man these are some addicting videos

  • @samrogue-dd6wj
    @samrogue-dd6wj Před 3 lety +2

    I am ABSOLUTELY putting this on my bucket list including the fondue cheers guys you earned a new subscriber

  • @tdiler12
    @tdiler12 Před 3 lety +1

    fondue never thought of that as backpacking food what a fantastic idea

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před 3 lety

      Granola bars probably weigh a little less, but when family camping... you got to celebrate!

    • @tdiler12
      @tdiler12 Před 3 lety

      @@HOWTOXV Cold weather hikes my pack is heavier anyway so why not celebrate with some more weight. I like your bottle beer idea too what the heck....go all out.

  • @pikanoob
    @pikanoob Před 3 lety +2

    this man literally took his whole fam and had fondue while camping in the snow on a mountain peak

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před 3 lety +3

      All about sharing the experience!!

  • @m.k.7199
    @m.k.7199 Před 20 dny

    Excellent video. I would add that you should exercise, try to pee, and change into dry clothing before going to bed. On really cold nights, wear your extra insulation layers. I use an alpine bag with no zippers and a disproportionate insulation between the legs/feet and torso. It is intended to be used with your puffy jacket. It's light and packs extremely small.

  • @ChaseMountains
    @ChaseMountains Před 5 lety +3

    Nice one man! Cant wait to get out in the Pyrenees for some winter camping this season!

  • @TrilhanaSerraByAntonio
    @TrilhanaSerraByAntonio Před 4 lety +1

    Perfect!

  • @ericb.4358
    @ericb.4358 Před 4 lety

    Instead of wool socks wear 3 mm neoprene divers socks over thin poly sock liners. The divers socks serve as VBLs (Vapor Barrier Liners) and they keep your boot liners DRY and WARM all day. Take a pair of poly liners for each day you will be out.
    ->Put used poly liners in a ZipLoc freezer bag at the end of the day and seal tightly. Turn the divers socks inside-out to dry for 15 - 20 minutes then put them in the foot of your sleeping bag (with your boot liners) to stay warm for morning. Telescope boot shell tops over each other to prevent spin drift snow from getting inside and place in your tent vestibule.

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před 4 lety

      that is some serious technic! thanks i'll try!

  • @seakayaker1470
    @seakayaker1470 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video, thanks.

  • @alistairhunter5724
    @alistairhunter5724 Před 3 lety +1

    You can use some plastic bags that have a wide base and a seal to pee in . Take less room than a bottle .

  • @cherrymansk
    @cherrymansk Před 5 lety +4

    Nice. My tips: leave beer at home, it is too heavy and you can survive without it...if you take some strong alcohol with you (eg cognac, whisky, brandy...you know what I mean) - it is much lighter and the effect is the same, just be careful not to drink too much. Do not melt any cheese, no one will want to wash the dishes. Use jetboil or similar system, otherwise melting of snow will take ages and is inefficient (ie you need to carry more gas). Dirty hands can be easily and very effectively cleaned with the snow. BUT, this does not apply to your bottom parts (too delicate). Think about the nature when using paper napkins (burn them). Take night thick wool socks for sleeping. Always take the down jacket. Use that jetboil to make a fire if there is no birch around. Etc...

    • @xavierdelerue537
      @xavierdelerue537 Před 5 lety +2

      awesome matus. I will hire you I think! thanks for the great tips!

    • @cherrymansk
      @cherrymansk Před 5 lety +1

      @@xavierdelerue537 thank you xavier, i am hired!

  • @michelefranciotta
    @michelefranciotta Před 5 lety +1

    Hey Xavier, (as I said in Milan during Montagna Festival 2018) thanks for the inspiration and for this web serie. I reckon I will go snow camping this season! I would love you to share some tips about food, both before and during a backcountry exploration. It is always hard to plan your meals on the go and I'm sure you have some great advice (salame is already well known for us italians tho so you can give it for granted).

    • @xavierdelerue537
      @xavierdelerue537 Před 5 lety +3

      Hola Michele, I love that side of things and it's super important for the mind most of all.. haha I will think about what i can do and prepare a little something. Take care!

  • @premkamandir
    @premkamandir Před 5 lety +1

    merci

  • @backcountryinside9023
    @backcountryinside9023 Před 5 lety +1

    Надо будет попробовать))

  • @chrisw8725
    @chrisw8725 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Question for you or any other viewers. With a freestanding tent like he is using, do you take down the tent body at all or just put it down and stake down the fly only?

  • @AventurBushcraft
    @AventurBushcraft Před 5 lety +2

    Je veux bien la recette de la fondue !

  • @vincentkrause7097
    @vincentkrause7097 Před rokem

    Even for women there are adapters like pee funels. So they can also use a pee bottle

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před rokem

      True that… my wife says they require a bit of training apparently- Try them in a shower before a tent is what her research says!!

  • @semiennafaa12
    @semiennafaa12 Před 2 lety

    Hello, not sure if I will ever get answer anyways :) I find riding with backpack quite difficult. When I pack everything it weights 9-9,5 kg. So when I am riding it weights bit less since I am wearing jacket, helmet a gloves. Still that 8 Kg on my back totaly wrecks my riding form :) How much your daily pack weights ? Do you change your body position while riding I mean to compensate weight on back?

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před 2 lety

      Hey, You need to ride more conservative with your leaning.
      The weight needs to be perfectly above your board and you should not lean your upper body forward. Hope that helps... Xv

  • @gabrieledalessio6707
    @gabrieledalessio6707 Před 4 lety +1

    Really really good advices!

  • @zedokzedokone6272
    @zedokzedokone6272 Před 2 lety

    dont forget to put your skins in the tent xavier...otherwise no skins tomorow...

  • @moonliteX
    @moonliteX Před 4 lety

    wow. tnf triarch in the mountains? not worried about it being too fragile for mountain weather?

  • @rollingthunder4599
    @rollingthunder4599 Před 3 lety

    What if you don't have skis or a snow board for packing down the snow?

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před 3 lety

      It will just take you a lot longer... but you can do it by foot.

  • @chechualonso95
    @chechualonso95 Před 5 lety

    Nice video xavier! but you should have chosen me por the translation to spanish! not google haha it is tooo literal. At least someone who did any snow sport and was acquainted with te expressions!!
    Regards from Madrid!

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před 5 lety

      Hi Chechu Alonso, We have a friend who lives in the mountains and does the Italian and Spanish subtitles for us, although Spanish is not their first language, we are really happy with the work they are doing, but my level is not good enough to see the nuances - but do you feel that the subtitles really do not convey the right message?
      Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated. XV

  • @kareljanda3399
    @kareljanda3399 Před 5 lety

    I would not recommend to put anything moist/wet inside of your sleeping bag with intention to let it dry out there, Deffinately not for multi-day adventures. The moisture from it would build-up in the insulation of sleeping bag and that's not something you really would like to experience.

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před 5 lety +2

      Hey Karel, Thanks for your comment, I have found that my boot liners dry out a bit - but they are not really "wet".
      It definitely helps for putting them on in the morning that they are not frozen blocks. I have always camped in pretty cold conditions so the moisture doesn't really build up, but if you are out camping in the woods and getting soaking wet then I totally agree not to put your wet jacket in the bottom of your bag! Hope that clarifies what I mean. XV

  • @EdovandenBerg
    @EdovandenBerg Před 5 lety

    Cool, love to go...when can i join u xavier ;-)

  • @thunderweed
    @thunderweed Před 5 lety

    Model of the SOL blanket?

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před 5 lety +1

      Hi, I am afraid I don't know the brand, I normally just grab one in my local ski store, I think they are all much the same. Hope that helps. XV

    • @thunderweed
      @thunderweed Před 5 lety

      @@HOWTOXV thanks for the reply!greetings from Greece

  • @victorahlstrom4060
    @victorahlstrom4060 Před 5 lety

    what´s the name of the model on the tent?

  • @mmmmkkkk1322
    @mmmmkkkk1322 Před 3 lety

    bro can I trek with you ?

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před 3 lety

      Haha, sure you will find me in the mountains!

  • @muamerkapetanovic7940
    @muamerkapetanovic7940 Před 4 lety

    why you dont say something where to put your camp..you should know bether what an avalanche can do to your litle camp..!!!!!

    • @HOWTOXV
      @HOWTOXV  Před 4 lety +1

      ... 0.33 - my first point is about choosing a safe location, agree that it is key as I know that things can move in the night!