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Snowshoeing & Winter Camping Live Q&A

Did you know that New Brunswick is a great destination for snowshoeing and winter camping? We have fantastic parks and more snow than we know what to do with! This week we have Beth Johnston from Outward Bound Canada to answer your questions about snowshoeing and camping in our winter wonderland.

  1. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    Little cold isn't slowing us down. This week's #NBExpert Q&A is all about snowshoeing and winter camping. ow.ly/h2fiH #NBWinter
    Wed, Jan 23 2013 03:15:21
  2. Mount Carleton Provincial Park / Parc provincial Mont-Carleton
    New Brunswick Tourism | Tourisme Nouveau-Brunswick
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    Fri, Nov 18 2011 09:37:34
  3. The first question is from Josh Tompkins:
  4. GHSoaMM
    Josh Tompkins@GHSoaMM
    #NBExpert I'm prepping for a winter camping trip Any tips on staying warm while sleeping?
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 08:11:47
  5. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert A: It's important to eat lots of calories. Fats & carbs to burn all night long. Fats especially will keep you warm. #WinterCamping
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 08:23:39
  6. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert A: We have a snack called sleepwarm, made of peanut butter, fruit, nuts etc. Freeze beforehand, make sure you can eat it frozen.
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 08:23:59
  7. But there's more to staying warm than snacks!
  8. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert A: Make sure you're dry at night. No damp ski pants or socks you used during the day.
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 08:24:08
  9. tourismnewbrunswick.ca
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    Thu, Jan 24 2013 12:11:56
  10. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    Q: What are the top equipment you need when winter camping in NB? #NBExpert
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 09:34:49
  11. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert #WinterCamping Gear: Warm, dry clothes for evenings. Down jacket, boots, hat, mitts, dry socks, underwear etc.
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 09:35:40
  12. tourismnewbrunswick.ca
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    Thu, Jan 24 2013 12:15:42
  13. Now that you know what you need, get out there and get it!
  14. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: Looking for winter gear? @Wintertrekking has great info on wall tents with stoves ow.ly/h6c9D
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 09:45:25
  15. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert: Locally, @RadEdge in Fredericton, or The Family Outfitter on the Hanwell Road have clothing and gear for camping and ice fishing.
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 09:45:56
  16. We're curious about where we can go snowshoeing:
  17. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    Q: Can I snowshoe at NB Provincial Parks? #NBExpert
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 08:34:26
  18. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert A: Yes! The parks have some excellent mapped trails. Some only accessible by snowshoe.
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 08:34:50
  19. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    Can you guys guess where this NB snowshoe destination is? #NBExpert ow.ly/i/1pSYU
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 08:45:48
  20. New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick
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    Thu, Jan 24 2013 13:08:07
  21. Josh Tompkins was looking to try something new:
  22. GHSoaMM
    Josh Tompkins@GHSoaMM
    #NBExpert I'm old school and use homemade beavertail shoes is it worth it to try metal snowshoes?
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 08:47:03
  23. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert A: Metal snowshoes are good on ice because they have crampons on the bottom. Steep hills too, as they'll give a better grip.
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 08:57:40
  24. SeeNewBrunswick
    See New Brunswick@SeeNewBrunswick
    #NBExpert A: The old school shoes are still great for deep or dry snow.
    Thu, Jan 24 2013 08:58:06
  25. In New Brunswick, we want everyone to have the chance to snowshoe!

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