In this guide, you’ll learn four ways to use a fire pit to stay warm and the process of achieving maximum heat.

How to Achieve Maximum Heat With a Wood-Burning Fire Pit

This type of fire pit needs dry softwood. The best softwoods come from coniferous trees like firs, spruces, and pines.

In order to maximize a wood-burning fire pit’s output, you’ll need good supporting hardware like steel or wood grates. The hottest fire pits get consistent air circulation, and this is only possible in a fire pit when the wood is stacked on proper grates.

How to Achieve Maximum Heat in a Gas-Powered Fire Pit

Gas fire pits are easier to start, and they produce no ash or strong odors. Because gas fuels the flames, you can control the heat. If a fire is too hot, you can adjust it by using the nozzle on the fire pit’s gas canister.

Winter Fire Pit Ideas

With a toasty fire pit, you’ll have many ways to have fun outdoors in the winter. Here are four ideas that are worth considering.

Host a Family Gathering Around a Winter Fire

If you have a large property, you could host a party around a roaring fire pit in your backyard. To host this winter yard activity, you’ll need:

• Thick blankets
• Hot chocolate
• Hot dogs for the fire
• Marshmallows and graham crackers for the fire

Cook

You can make cooking the focus on an outdoor gathering if you’re a good cook or a chef. This is possible because you can prepare many other dishes with a fire pit besides hotdogs and smores. Here are five campfire staples that anyone can cook on a fire pit:

• Popcorn
• Biscuits
• Burritos
• Kabobs
• Beef stew

For some dishes, you will need a cooking grate.

Create Memorable Experiences Around a Table Fire Pit

Hot beverages taste even better when they’re served outdoors in the winter on a patio. You can serve comforting drinks outside on a cold evening around a table fire pit. It can accommodate several guests who like cider, tea, or hot cocoa.

If you’re going to entertain guests, always start the fire before they arrive. A typical table fire pit will produce radiant heat for up to 12 hours.

Build a Fort Around a Fire Pit

This is a fun option winter activity for kids on a snow day. The ice that makes up a snow fort serves two purposes. It will shield the fire from wind gusts, and it will trap heat inside of the fort.

To build a fort, grab some snow and construct four snow walls in the center of your yard. Then, position the fire pit in the center of the fort. A fort is a short-term solution for kids, but if you stock it with snacks, blankets, and smores, everyone can have hours of fun until the ice melts.

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