Tag: risks
A year of extreme weather means risky conditions in the backcountry
By now most of us are used to reading news reports of record-setting weather conditions around the globe. However, this year has brought new context…
How to sport climb safely: Lessons learned from falling headfirst
I was definitely falling. What I saw was most definitely down. Slowed, slowed down until I could feel the fibers of the rope running over…
Tech: Devices Change the Behavior of People, Sadly Taking More Risks
With a record number of National Park visitors in 2015, more people are facing the challenges and dangers of the wild – and news stories…
Motherhood Moments: Acceptable Risk in the Outdoors
Our second article in the series from Susan Strayer who’s an inspiration to many with her Blog Mountain Mom and Tots I recently read this…