What are some tips on surviving in the wilderness durning the winter?

Bring a buddy and you can make a Donner Burger.



Seriously, stay warm, dry, fed and hydrated. A fire would be ideal, but in its absense you will need a wind break. Under coniferous trees there can be a cone shaped shelter by removing the low hanging dead branches. If there is a lot of snow on the ground then the snow will aid in the wind block attribute and insulate the structure.



If you are camping then you should have prepared ahead by bringing a communication, extra food and water and a tent. If you are in your car, stay in your car unless it is in a dangerous spot. Set up a signal to indicate to passers by and would be rescuers that you are in the area.



If you start a fire make sure it is in a well ventilated area and not under a tree with snow/ice in the branches. You could suffer a limb collapse if some of the ice melts but not the other.What are some tips on surviving in the wilderness durning the winter?
You will need a source of drinking water. A fire. A way to stay dry, or dry quickly. Shelter from the elements. A reliable source of food.

If you can find, or provide all of these, you will be fine.What are some tips on surviving in the wilderness durning the winter?
Food, shelter, clothing, heat