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Show by TED ALAN Cold-weath- STEDMAN er Camping 23-da- An overnight storm has cloaked Outward Bound School, who camps out in the Colorado high country with a mantle of white. Silence is absolute in this setting, which might seem uninhabitable and inhospitable. But not to Tim Baldwin. Under a cobalt blue sky, he tunnels out from his tent to fire up the ccxik stove and swears he's having the time of his life. The winter environment is challenging but amazingly beautiful," says Baldwin, a moun- any season. mid-wint- er is a time for solitude and spectacular he scenery, says. "Its a great playground on skis and snowshoes, and you can go practically anywhere its safe beyond trails." Winter Outdoors in winter is no place for people who dislike cold weather, but outdoor enthusiasts shouldn't shelve winter in favor of milder seasons. There is no reason to be cold if you do it correctly," Baldwin says. snow-cover- taineering and wilderness instructor for Colorado Doing it correctly is Baldwins business. Each season, Baldwin, 32, marches into the winter high country with 10 students usually y courses designed teenagers from all walks of life to complete and teach skills. survival winter to camping Though students generally are beginners, most graduate to become bonafide winter warriors. The mountains and camping are foreign to them, he says. In the end, they learn that winter rejuvenates their spirit and they relish the opportunity to try their skills." Instead of viewing winter snow camping as an exercise in pure survival, Baldwin focuses on the positive aspects. No crowds and lesser human impact on the environment all are pluses, he says. And its rewarding and fun when you can laugh at the cold and stay warm and comfortable." Make no mistake, though. Laughing at sub-zer- o temperatures takes careful preparation, and Baldwin makes sure students can recite the fundamentals of winter camping in their sleep, easily remembered in the COLD credo: C keep yourself dean and free of snow. O avoid overheating that causes perspiration and cold. L wear loose clothes layered to trap heated air. D keep dry. Other tricks can take the sting out of winter camping, Baldwin advises. Always dress in synthetic layers, including polypropylene long underwear that wicks moisture from the skin, an insulating r, fleece followed by a waterproof-breathabl- e shell. At night, always sleep in a stocking hat and clean, dry long underwear. And use a mummy sleeping bag with two sleeping pads. Eating particular foods are good for "stoking the body's furnace for maximum heat output, Baldwin says. Start with cereal bars, bread, and other carbohydrates that convert quickly to heat. For a longer burn," eat proteins or anything fatty. 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