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When Winter Doesn’t Come: A Look at Wildfire Risk
When it comes to search and rescue messaging, I usually talk about twisted ankles and lost hikers, but in a year where winter simply didn’t show up, search and rescue has a different battlefield: the wildfire. Members of search and … Continue reading
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Tagged draught, fire safety, rural living, search and rescue, snow drought, TakeTheExtraMinute, wildfire, winter
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Spring is a Lie (at Elevation)
The Deception of March in the Mountains The trailhead is a tease. It’s 15°C (60°F) at the parking lot. The birds are chirping. The pavement is dry. The sun is warm. The air is soft. The snow is melting. It … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Search and Rescue
Tagged backcountry safety, ice, outdoor safety, recreation, search and rescue, seasons, snow, TakeTheExtraMinute, winter, winter safety
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Take the Extra Minute: The Invisible Edge
The Deception of the Freeze-Thaw Cycle February is prime time for the snow–melt–freeze cycle. It is the month when the sun starts to stay out just long enough to suggest warmth, but the shadows still hold the power of a … Continue reading
Take the Extra Minute: Frostbite Is Still a Real Winter Threat
The days are stretching longer and the lure of a bluebird winter day is strong, but as any seasoned outdoor enthusiast knows, January and February often bring the most biting winds and the deepest freezes. Cold temperatures, wind and moisture … Continue reading
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Tagged frostbite, frostnip, outdoor safety, recreation, search and rescue, TakeTheExtraMinute, winter, winter safety
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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