Hi all, this is my first thread/post here.
I am planning on doing a winter trek now instead of the normal spring, summer, fall routine. I'm used to the cold air in the early spring and fall months for several nights/days, but now it's going to be an all day and night thing.
I've got my planning down packed as far as clothing, food, sleeping gear, and so forth. The only thing I don't got going, is which route I plan to do. I'm planning on going into Virginia to do this, I'm just caught between going a good distance into the woods, or hanging close to the Appalachian Trail in case something goes wrong(and I have a chance to get out).
I have outdoor survival skills that'll help me in the long run, but this winter journey is a new ball game for me. I can build a sturdy shelter and have a fire going, all in a matter of 2 to 3 hours. But I do know winter can slow my progress down.
I'm guessing survival in the winter is almost the same as any other season, but you must take other precautions to make it successful. Is this logic about right?
