Winter Workshop 3-Day (Beginner Friendly)

We're very excited to announce that due to this event's popularity over the last 10 years, we are moving from our 40-acre base camp in Waupaca to the much larger Wisconsin Lions Camp (WLC). Our new venue offers an ENORMOUS outdoor camping space for tents, hammocks, hot tents, and even RVs. We have a well-stocked woodpile for campfires and woodstoves. If you love the idea of winter camping but you're not quite ready to sleep outside, we now have indoor lodging available.

Join us Friday through Sunday for a variety of presentations, workshops, and hands-on skills training. Whether you arrive Friday or Saturday, check-in time runs 7 am-9 am. Presentations start after check-in and most run about an hour. Some presentations will take place indoors and others will be entirely outside. We have special guest keynote presentations both Friday and Saturday night followed by a bonfire social.

This year, you can bring your own camp meals, or you can opt for catered buffet style meal provided by our friends at WLC. We have a great menu planned for the weekend. We can also accommodate special diets.

Keynote Presentations
Friday
Jeff Kelm, international ice fishing champion and award-winning writer and co-host at Wisconsin Outdoors Radio.

Saturday
Michael Neiger, Arctic Ocean expeditioner, author, and head of Michigan's Backcountry Search and Rescue (MibSAR) and Long-Range Special Operations Group (LRSOG) that works between Upper Michigan and the Arctic Ocean.

Presenter Bios: Click Here to learn more about our presenters.

In addition to the awesome folks who attend every year, we have an incredible line-up of expert presenters from the region joining us for a wide variety of topics including these and more. Check back for updates and keep an eye out for a link to our schedule for the weekend.

• Dressing for the cold: In-depth look at materials, clothing options, and layering for extreme temperatures
• Building a winter fire: Learn the best tips and tricks with this hands-on workshop
• Winter camping on a budget: Tips and tricks to save money and find deals for all of your winter gear needs.
• Axe and saw use: Learn proper technique and safe ways to process firewood in this hands-on skills workshop.
• Cold weather first aid: Learn how to identify and manage cold weather emergencies such as frostbite and hypothermia in this hands-on presentation.
• Shelters and sleep systems including winter hammocks: Learn about a variety of systems, sleeping bags, and pads and what to look for when selecting a sleep system for your cold weather adventures.
• Cooking and baking in the backcountry
• Knife safety and use
• Women's-specific camping discussion
• Ice fishing around the world
• How to build an ice fishing kit for cheap
• Map and compass basics
• How to assemble and wear an in-pocket survival kit for a wilderness adventure
• How to use a cell phone more effectively when lost in the woods

Hot tent rentals:
We have 3 Snowtrekker wall tents and 1 Tentipi Zircon 9 available for this event. Each tent is outfitted with a woodburning stove and firewood is available free. Prices listed are for Friday-Sunday.

• 9x11.5 tent sleeps 2-3 on the ground or 2 on cots. $300 (still available)
• 10x13 tent sleeps 4-5 people on ground pads or 3 on cots. $325 (no longer available)
• 10x15 tent sleeps 4-6 people on ground pads or 4 on cots. $350 (no longer available)
• 14' tipi sleeps 4-6 on ground pads. $350 (no longer available)

AS ALWAYS >>> A gear list and directions will be available via the "Group" forum on our website for this event.

Event Registration Price: $75 discount for minors. Registration closes December 1st. Meal tickets must be purchased by November 21st.
2-Day $200
3-Day $250
Kids Program Saturday $30
Ask about our discount for scouts and other youth groups

Lodging/Camping Nightly Rates:
Outdoor Camping - Free
Bunk Lodging - $35
RV w/Electric - $25
RV w/o Electric - $15

Payments can be made at nowoutdoors.org
CLICK HERE to REGISTER
> Spaces are filled in the order payments are received. An RSVP on Meetup without payment will not hold your spot.
> Cancelations made within seven days of payment and on or before the payment deadline are eligible for a refund. Other cancelations will be converted to a credit to be used within one year.

Included:

• Presentations and workshops each day
• Outdoor camping on the property
• Welcome gift
• Coffee and hot water for tea, cider, cocoa, etc.
• Firewood
• Indoor bathroom and shower facilities
• Linens upon request for bunk rooms

Not Included:

• Personal camping equipment

Please send all questions to: [email protected]