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Stay warm so you can enjoy all your winter activities
A few years ago, I was hunkered in a blind, tucked into a snow bank, starting two hours before the sun came up, and the high temperature of the day only got to 10 below […]
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Keep yourself upright this winter, even on ice
I don’t know how many times I’ve been walking along in the winter, when all of a sudden, my feet go out from under me. It happens so fast, there’s often no time to even […]
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Handwarmers are great, but they could be a lot better
When I was up in North Dakota working as a wildlife photographer, I often had to spend a lot of time in extremely cold conditions. I’ve been in similar situations here in Wyoming. Cold is […]
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Sledding provides great thrill at a low price
I love a good snow. The more we get, the merrier I am. Especially if I get to go outside and play in it. There’s a ton of stuff you can do in the snow. […]
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It’s still winter, but the fishing is fantastic
It’s about 10 days before spring will finally have sprung. But don’t let the fact that it’s still winter keep you away from the lakes and streams. There’s plenty of open water to be found. […]
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There’s plenty more cold ahead this winter
A few winters ago, I went out to feed the horses one morning right after I got out of the shower, but before I checked the thermometer. I stepped out the door and reached to […]
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Get out there and use the snow
I love a good snow. The more we get, the merrier I am. Especially if I get to go outside and play in it. There’s a ton of stuff you can do in the snow. […]
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Layer up to stay warm
As a wildlife photographer, I was out in the cold a lot this time of year. Sometimes, it was just simply cold; other times, it was cold, windy and wet. Dealing with cold is tricky […]
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Stay warm this winter
Layer up to stay warm outside on a cold day. Start with a good wicking base layer. You’ll want the gear you wear closest to your skin to pull moisture away from you, so that […]
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Why can’t they make the whole glove out of hand warmers?
I pulled up to the place I planned to get some photos last week, and the thermometer in the dash of my rig said it was one degree outside. The weather app on my phone […]