With all the talk about the polar vortex, record cold temperatures, and people staying indoors, I decided a post about keeping warm in winter was a good idea. It seems people have forgotten that come January, the temperatures tend to dip a little. With the sun going into a sort of solar hibernation this year, we may have a few winters ahead of us with temperatures sure to make a weather-room ratings expert smile.
The weather forecasters love to talk about wind chill. Real feel temperatures. Those things have their place, but only if you don't dress properly.
Campfire building is a skill that can add to your outdoor enjoyment, save your life, or cook your food. Having that skill can turn an uncertain chore into an enjoyable task. Let's take a close look at the basics of building a campfire and then we can turn skill that into any style of fire required, from large bonfires to small cooking fires, and everything in between.