The Canadian Ski Patrol is a national organization is composed of more than 5,000 volunteers from coast to coast, in Canada, in 59 zones and nine divisions. The Yukon Ski Patrol is part of that non-profit organization providing a variety of services (not just ski patrol) year-round. What does a ski patroller do? The Yukon …
Alaskans seem to embrace their long winters more than anywhere else I’ve seen in the north. Their affinity for crazy adventure races is a testament to their celebration of northern living.
It is absolutely amazing how even a little preparation can get us through challenges that could be insurmountable without a bit of prep time.
Emergency organizations have utilized the zombie craze opportunity to get out their message of Emergency preparedness.
You’ll never be sorry for carrying a basic First Aid kit with you on your outdoor adventures. Kits are available ready-made, but they are expensive and often include something you’ll never need – and are missing something necessary. Having the First Aid kit is vital, but training is essential and available locally. You and your …
Most survival situations don’t involve plane crashes, floods or blizzards. Usually they are fairly routine events such as a broken motorboat propeller, water in the gas, a broken ski or a sprained ankle. All of us with some time on the land realize that things often happen that were not part of the plan. At …
