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TOP 5 TIPS FOR WINTER RECREATION Choose your destination wisely. Easy adventures in the summer can become dangerous in winter conditions. Do your research and check recent trip reports online. Have a back-up plan in case you arrive to find a crowded trailhead or encounter unsafe conditions. Always check snow & weather conditions. Strong winds, surprise storms, and avalanches can strike even the most prepared. Before going out on a snowy trail, check conditions with NWAC online to determine local mountain weather. Bring enough gear. Have the proper safety gear for snow adventures, which may include extra layers, a shovel, and a safety beacon depending on the nature of your trip. Consider your vehicle part of your winter emergency gear, and make sure it’s properly prepped for conditions as well. Practice winter wellness. Be respectful of fellow snow enthusiasts. Cover your nose and mouth when you can’t maintain six feet from other groups. If you feel sick, always stay home. Keep it clean. Snow is our region’s water supply so let’s keep it clean. Pack out all human waste and garbage. Don't trash our winter playground.
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