The belief that “nothing bad is gonna happen ’cause I’m not going far” is called dayhiker mentality. It is easy to…
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Getting away from the crowds and having powder to yourself is appealing, but not to be undertaken without training. After…
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If you know the story of Jack Frost, as told in the movie “Rise of the Guardians”, you know one…
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The girls and I regularly go on microadventures in nearby city parks and are often asked incredulously, “You went by…
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It’s never too early to teach your children wilderness survival skills. What if little Johnnie gets lost on your next…
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Stay safe in bear country with these tips. Spring is here, people are getting out more, and bears are out…
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The air was still and the forest was closing in around us. We had long lost the trail, but pressed…
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It may seem early to plan for summer road trips, but to have a truly epic adventure of the positive…
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As someone who has spent many happy winter days tobogganing without incident, I was appalled to hear of sledding bans…
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Tips for avoiding frostbiteFirst time parents often ask, “I want to take my baby outside in the winter, but how…