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fromTravel + Leisure
21 hours ago

Your Guide to Visiting Yosemite in Winter-Skiing, Snowshoeing, and the Epic 'Firefall' Included

Yosemite in winter offers thinner crowds, scenic snowy views, accessible day hikes, winter activities, and requires preparedness like snow chains, layered clothing, and backcountry skills.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 91 | Brian Lazar - Deputy Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center - SnowBrains

Brian Lazar leads avalanche forecasting in Colorado, combining decades of snow science, hazard mitigation, backcountry experience, and human-factor research to improve mountain risk understanding.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Do You Need a Satellite Messenger?

Dedicated satellite messengers provide reliable communication beyond cellular coverage and can be life-saving for backcountry adventures despite cost, weight, and usability trade-offs.
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