How to Start a Fire in Winter - Winter Fire Basics on Snow Covered Ground

In this video we head out in to the woods in late winter in northern Minnesota set to share some tips on fire basics. This video will cover the basic skills and necessities to successfully start a fire in the winter, even with the ground completely covered in snow. If you need to spend time outside in the cold a fire can be a key element to your comfort, morale, and even survival. All of our material for our main fire is comprised of things we found in the woods, that means all tinder, kindling and fuel. We use a ferrocerium rod and striker to ignite our tinder and show you that in real time. We also go through the advantages of getting your fire to the ground by having a separate fire on the snow top to show how that performs. We hope you enjoy it and find it helpful if you need to start a camp fire in the woods.

A special thanks to Trevor for running the cameras! Please check out his YouTube channel for some great Minnesota Moto Vloging. youtube.com/user/rideforrestride

In the video I am using a StrikeForce™ Firestarter by Ultimate Survival Technologies and an ESEE 6 knife. Both are top quality gear that do the job very well.