Winter hiking has exploded in popularity here, where I live in the Canadian Rockies. There are...
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6 Ways to Refresh Your Safety for Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing
One of the best aspects of snowshoeing and hiking is that it’s so easy to get started. You...
Why All Snowshoers Should Be Avalanche Aware (Even Beginners)
The words “avalanche awareness” along with “snowshoeing” can bring up many...
Avalanche Safety Basics For Snowshoers: Warning Signs & Danger Zones
There’s nothing like getting into the mountains in winter. The tranquility of the great outdoors...
Avalanche Ed & More: Nugara’s Book Snowshoeing the Canadian Rockies
“All of a sudden, this big crack appeared in the snow . . . ” an avalanche forming...
Avalanche FAQ and Avoidance Tips
The Alps has already claimed its first avalanche fatality of the season, and before the end of...
Safety First: Snowshoeing Hazards and How to Avoid Them
Last year during spring break, my wife Liz and I flew from Wisconsin to Colorado to visit relatives...
