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Winter Camping Goes To The Dogs
07 December 2011 8:30 AM | No CommentsTraveling by dogsled on a guided trip with Mahoosuc Guide Service is an easy, safe, fun, introduction to winter camping.
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Active Seniors: Intrepid Seventy-Somethings Try Snowbiking At Pats Peak
28 November 2011 12:30 PM | No CommentsWith Ben's careful instruction and watchful guidance, we were soon making swooping turns down the bunny slope, getting right back on the carpet lift and riding up to do it all over again. It was exciting and exhilarating and, yes, just plain fun.
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Meta Skis and Sliding Snowshoes: Options For Winter Backcountry Fun
21 November 2011 2:05 PM | No CommentsThese innovative products were designed to bridge the gap between snowshoes and backcountry skis.
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Sleeping Warm In Unexpected Cold
07 March 2011 7:57 PM | No CommentsWhen the temperature drops WAY below what you planned for, you can still have a warm, comfortable night.
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How To: Preparing Your Car For Winter Driving
02 December 2009 9:55 AM | 6 Comments
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Advanced Techniques Archive
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How To: Lessons From A First (Winter) Campout
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsA change in scenery and perspective is sometimes important for all of us. -
Warm/Cold Winter Backpacking
Posted on January 28, 2010 | 6 CommentsDo you know the difference between “warm” and “cold” winter backpacking? -
How To: Snowshoes 101
Posted on January 14, 2010 | 3 CommentsIf I had to choose one piece of equipment to enjoy snow with, it would be a good snowshoes. -
How To: Trail Traction Devices In Action
Posted on December 24, 2009 | No CommentsOut on the trails in winter, not having the traction you need can range from being slightly annoying to dangerous to deadly. -
How To: Coping With Deep Cold
Posted on December 21, 2009 | 1 CommentIt’s perfectly possible to have a wonderful time skiing or riding when the actual air temperature is minus 20. Or colder. Here’s how: -
How To: Plan A Winter Adventure
Posted on December 18, 2009 | No CommentsWinter adventures always require more careful planning than summer excursions of equal duration -
How To: Winter Cabin Checklist
Posted on December 17, 2009 | No CommentsUse this checklist to make sure you have everything to keep you warm, comfortable, and well-fed on your next winter cabin adventure. -
Choosing Ski Boots: A Personal Journey
Posted on December 10, 2009 | 2 CommentsFor those of you who read “Ski Boots 101“, this is a longer article that discusses the process in greater detail. If you’re looking for some quick tips rather than the whole story, you may want to go there…or, ideally, read both to help you really understand the process of choosing... -
How To: Preparing Your Car For Winter Driving
Posted on December 2, 2009 | 6 CommentsThe Boy Scouts had it right: be prepared! Ski season means you’re going to be spending a lot of money and time on your trips to the mountains, and there’s nothing LESS fun than breaking down or getting into an accident on the way. A few simple preparations can make...
