If you open yourself to the idea of winter camping, you may experience views and wildlife you wouldn’t normally see, and possibly some of the best sleeps of your life.
The Visitor Safety Coordinator at Prince Albert National Park says winter camping is becoming more popular.
Kevin Ferrie says the options include two drive-in areas that have enclosed shelters, wood stoves and serviced outhouses.
You could also snowshoe or ski in to an area that has a shelter that isn’t enclosed and then there is random camping in the backcountry with no amenities.
Ferries advice is to be prepared and be wise.
Start your trip with a travel plan that you share with someone and register at the Visitor Centre.
He suggests digging out the snow where you want to pitch your tent so it doesn’t melt underneath and use one of those silver foil space blankets between the ground and your tent to act as a barrier, and make sure you have lots of layers between you and the ground.
You can click on the link below for a list of what you should bring.

You will find some of the best views and can commune with nature, Ferrie says,but you need to be prepared.
You won’t have to worry about bears, because they are hibernating. The rut is over for the elk, so wildlife has calmed down from the mating season.
You may come across a wolf, but there have been no negative encounters,to date.
Even you do see them though, give them some space and some room to maneuver .