Tag: ice

Winter kayaking – Things We Need to Consider To Stay Safe

Doug Williams

Kayaking in a frozen landscape can be exhilarating. The air is clear, the sky on a sunny day is magnificent, and you can see some…

Tips to Walking Safely in Slippery Conditions

Doug Williams

Walking during the winter requires special attention and concentration to avoid slipping and falling. Some of the most frequent accidents that occur during the winter…

The Alpha Shovel: The Most Badass Shovel For Everyone

The winter is here and many of us have snow so it’s time to start thinking about shovels if you’ve not already.  We’ve not got…

10 Tips for Staying Safe While Winter Driving

Paul Pinkerton

We’re all aware that winter can be a treacherous time for even the most experienced of drivers, I’ve had a few unfortunate experiences with cars…

How to Recognize and Prevent Hypothermia

Doug Williams

To avid hikers, skiers, snowshoers, and anyone who loves the winter outdoors, staying warm is key to having a safe and enjoyable adventure. Hypothermia is a…

Most Winter Boots Too Slippery To Walk Safely On Icy Surfaces

A team of researchers from the iDAPT labs at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health Network are dedicated to keeping Canadians safer this winter by offering evidence-based…

Do Fish Survive In Streams In Winter

Paul Pinkerton

Most stream-resident fish stay throughout winter despite the ice. This has been shown by Christine Weber, previous researcher at Umeå University, by tagging trout and…

Drinking an Ice Slush Helps Body Cope With Exertion in Hot Weather

Temperature of water consumed may be as important as the amount when trying to manage thermoregulation, indicates new report in Wilderness & Environmental Medicine. New…

The IceHotel 365 will be open year round thanks to the sun

I don’t know about you but every time I walk into my hotel room, the first thing I do is turn the heating down or…