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Building winter campfires is a great way to stay warm, cook food, and have fun! Learn all about how to make a campfire, from gathering kindling and cutting wood to lighting and fanning the fire, in this free cold weather camping video guide series.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Dry leaves and wood chips or wood shavings are great kindling for campfires. Learn more about how to gather kindling for a winter camp fire in this free cold weather camping video lesson.
Get tips on cutting wood for winter campfires, and what types of wood to use and to avoid when making campfires, in this free cold weather camping video guide.
When making a campfire, add kindling first and then layer on wood on top in a teepee shape. Learn more about how to build campfires in this free cold weather camping video guide.
When building a campfire, you can arrange wood in a teepee shape or a criss-cross formation. Learn how to criss-cross wood for a campfire in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Get tips on lighting kindling, and getting a campfire going in different weather conditions such as wind and snow, in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Campfires can be dangerous, so it's important to follow fire safety techniques. Get campfire safety tips, plus learn who should stay away from campfires, in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Matches, lighters and lighter fluid are tools to use for starting campfires, but gasoline should never be used to start a fire because the fumes can ignite and cause serious burns and injuries. Learn more in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Fanning a campfire helps to keep a campfire going. Get tips on how to fan a winter campfire in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Matches, an ax, kindling and wood logs are some of the tools that you'll need in order to build a campfire. Learn more in this free cold weather camping video guide.
When building campfires in the winter, it's very important to store your wood and kindling properly so that it stays dry. Learn how in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Never burn plastics, metal or aerosol cans in a campfire. Learn more about what not to put in a campfire in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Get wood storage tips on how to stack and store logs for building winter campfires in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Roasting marshmallows is one of the best parts of making a campfire! Learn how to roast marshmallows over a winter campfire in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Campfires are great for not only providing warmth, but for cooking food as well! Get tips on how to cook food over a campfire in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Before building a campfire in your backyard or when camping, check local restrictions first. Learn about legal issues involving starting campfires in this free cold weather camping video guide.
To safely build a campfire, choose an open area where there are no trees or foliage that could ignite. Get tips on how to safely start a campfire in this free cold weather camping video guide.
When sitting around a campfire, make sure to stay a safe distance away. Learn the proper distance for sitting or standing near a campfire in this free cold weather camping video guide.
To put out a winter campfire, you can smother the flames with snow. Learn how in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Water, snow and dirt can all be used to smother flames and extinguish a campfire. Learn more about how to put out campfires in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Campfires require a lot of wood. Learn about how much to gather or take along for building campfires in this free cold weather camping video guide.
Winter campfires are all the rage. What better way to stay warm in the snow? Gather around with a group of friends and trade stories and roast marshmallows. Or you could stay inside and watch cable television and wait for spring. But what fun is that?
In this free series of winter fun lessons, our expert outdoor guide will tell you exactly how to build a campfire in the show, from finding and arranging the wood to fire safety to cooking your favorite food over the open flame.
Sheryl McGlochlin Sheryl McGlochlin loves spending time with her family and extended family. She also loves anything that allows her to be active: especially in the outdoors i.e. hiking, downhill skiing, trail-running, mountain biking, road biking, singing, playing the piano, playing the guitar, snowshoeing, water-skiing, camping, kayaking, dancing, trampoline-jumping, ping pong, photography, cooking, traveling, teaching classes, writing how-to books, producing how-to videos, reading how-to books, meeting people from many different backgrounds and from all over the world, etc.dkdk
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