Monthly Archives: December 2025

National Lost & Found Day: The Other Search and Rescue Mission

Every December 12, while search and rescue teams across the country gear up for winter missions in the backcountry, a different kind of operation quietly unfolds in households everywhere. No avalanche beacons. No helicopters. No GPS tracks. Just you, a … Continue reading

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Take the Extra Minute: Hypothermia Is Winter’s Silent Threat

Winter has a talent for trickery. One moment, you’re enjoying crisp air, sparkling snow and a trail that looks like it was ripped straight from a greeting card. The next, the sun has dipped behind a ridge, the wind picks … Continue reading

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Silent Steel Stalks Sudsy Serenity

Once a year the universe aligns in a way that makes absolutely no sense, placing the pinnacle of martial discipline and the height of soapy self-indulgence side-by-side. December 5 is both International Ninja Day and Bathtub Party Day, a pairing … Continue reading

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Why I Serve: Reflections on a Life in Search and Rescue

It’s almost inevitable. When people discover I’m a member of a search and rescue team, the conversation quickly pivots to the simple, yet profound, question: “Why?” And yet, that simple question is the hardest one to answer. I know the … Continue reading

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