Cold works insidiously, dehydrating you, lowering your core temperature, and chilling your...
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Before Snowshoeing Alone, Ask Yourself These Questions
"Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory." - Ed Viesturs
Tips for Camping First Aid: What To Bring and Do
Murphy’s Law is the real deal, whether you like it or not. If something can go wrong, it will go...
7 Steps to Being a Survivor: How To Survive Outdoor Emergencies
Losing vital gear, suffering a crippling injury, becoming disoriented or lost while snowshoeing in...
Compass and Map Reading 101: Basics for the Beginner
I was snowshoeing alone one evening in the Big Eau Pleine Park near Wausau, Wisconsin. I began at...
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...
Basic Safety On The Trail
Safety reminders are always important, especially as technology continues to improve. We were all...
Emergency Tips From Snowshoer Stranded for 30 Hours In Central Washington
Using his outdoor experience and list of 10 essential items, snowshoer Wally Fosmore of Shoreline...
Snowshoeing, Snow camping and Snowstorms
Eighteen college students and I were scheduled to take our winter snowshoeing and snow camping...
Up Your Elevation Awareness: The Importance of Acclimation, with Tips and Tools
After visiting his family in North Carolina and Virginia over the holiday season, Christopher...
