Hello Adventurers!

The winter adventure season is in full swing now that we are heading into January. With that being the case there are many things to remember about this time of year.

Pre-planning for your adventure is a must! Check the weather prior to even deciding if you are going to head out! The weather up on the mountains change fast- on Mt Rainer for example it could be sunny and 42 then within 10 minutes become cloudy, mass fog, and 22 degrees! Make sure that you know what the weather is capable of doing.

Additionally make sure that you have all of the right equipment. Carry a gps- many back country skiers and snowboarders get lost at the bottom of their runs and find themselves in a scary situation. All of this could be avoided if you have a gps (at a minimum) and a map to go with it!

Wear the right clothing. Just recently Eller Adventures was part of a rescue team that had to go up and locate a lost snowboarder from the back country. The individual was out all night in low teens temperatures wearing only a light jacket and blue jeans. When we found the individual he was suffering from hypothermia- but alive! This could have been avoided if he had the proper clothing and gear!

Remember- winter adventures are some of the best and most fun times you can have up in the mountains! But they require a level of planning and preparation in order to ensure that they stay safe and fun!

Take care adventurers!

Team Eller Adventures