Winter Hiking for Beginners?

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Re: Winter Hiking for Beginners?

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Jay521 wrote:
Dex wrote:You also need to consider your car - good battery, jump box, can handle snowy conditions.
As one who goes solo probably 90% of the time, I would add a few more items to your vehicle - a couple shovels, a couple tow straps, a come-a-long and a saw. Trees CAN come down on the road behind you while you are out on your trek. Ask me how I know.... Also, always have as full a tank of gas as you can before venturing off the main roads.
never even thought of the tree issue. Guess I'll have to add a saw to my jeep
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