That is the BEST post on this topic I have ever read and I totally concur. I have a lot of solo, remote wilderness winter camping experience and I have had my share of "close calls". I can and will give very detailed advice to those genuinely interested in this most rewarding form of backpacking, but, that post perfectly sums up what one should do to start.

Remember one vital thing about winter camping, you are NOT out there to prove how tough, how brave or how foolhardy you are/can be, you are there to have fun and learn. So, there is NO shame in deciding that things are getting too much for you and returning home to try again another time. Anyone who is "macho" in winter wilderness is a moron with a death wish.....here in BC, we see a lot of this and many die every year who do not have to.

Again, dammed good post!