Planning for Different Geographic Areas

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Planning for Different Geographic Areas

Navigating in Winter

Here are 10 ways to move safely when the snow flies.

1. Research your route

Study the map ahead of time and take note of the locations of hazards such as lakes or rivers that might be covered by snow.

2. Focus on the big picture

Pay close attention to major land features, such as ridgelines and peaks. Smaller features might be completely covered by the snow and easy to miss.

3. Don’t trust tracks

Snow holds footprints a lot longer than other surfaces, which can lead to a confusing web of tracks going in all directions. Don’t assume the person who came before you was goin...

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