>>146015Proper clothing. Wool works, modern synthetics are lighter and more comfortable and provide more insulation.
Proper gear. You'll want a tent, 4 season is best. To stake it down you'll need to use deadmen (tie guy lines around stake, dig small hole, put stake at bottom and bury) and depending on conditions pour water on it so it freezes in place.
Layering your clothing and dressing down for when you are hiking and then layering back up when you aren't moving as much.
Snowshoes and skis if you're intending on covering any terrain. Make sure to practice on either if you're not used to snowshoeing or crosscountry skiing. Make sure you get the appropriate size and type for the amount of weight you will be carrying.
Fires are a pain since you're on top of solid water. You'll need to either dig down to solid ground, build up on rocks, or use a platform of some sort to prevent your fire from being extinguished from its own heat and the resulting snowmelt.
Hydrate. Cold = dry air.
EAT. you will be burning more calories in order to maintain your body temperature
Avoid constricting clothing. This reduces bloodflow which is what keeps your extremities warm. Learn the signs of frostbite. Feet or hands get cold, mitten up and wiggle your toes to increase bloodflow.
Camping comfortably in snow can be done, it simply takes good gear and skill to pull off. It's a challenge, but not insurmountable.
Signed, an Alaskan.
