Photos: See the allure of winter camping

Camp on St. Ignace Island
Camp on St. Ignace Island, Lake Superior.
Chris Gibbs/For MPR News

Chris Gibbs' first attempt at traditional winter camping in the Boundary Waters didn't end well. "We had a 20 below night and our Stove Top stuffing froze to the bottom of the bowl," Gibbs said. "We kind of decided to pull the plug on that one very quick -- we weren't very well prepared." He's quickly learned what's necessary to adequately prepare for a camping trip in the Minnesota winter. Here are some of his photos. Read the full story by clicking here.

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