Winter camping tips

■  If you’re a novice, consider an introduc-tory outing with organizations such as ADK Winter Mountaineering School (www.winterschool.org); Appalachian Mountain Club (activities.outdoors.org); International Mountain Climbing School (www.ime-usa.com/imcs/mountaineering_winter_camping_skills); or REI (www.rei.com/adventures/activity/winter.html).