Matt Villano is a writer and editor based in Northern California. When he's not at his stand-up desk, he likely is exploring Sonoma County with his three daughters, who have been raised to love the outdoors. Learn more about Villano at whalehead.com.
It’s below zero and you’re in the forest without your bearings… and without a tent. Without a secure spot to rest and escape the elements, it’s tough to keep your energy up and mind focused on survival. Without a tent, what alternatives are available for shelter? We recently had a conversation with British wilderness specialist, [...]
When you’re in avalanche terrain in the dead of winter, caution is of paramount importance. One wrong move and everything could slide downhill in an instant. And the sad truth is that if you’re unlucky enough to be buried, you’ve got no more than 15 minutes of oxygen before rescue attempts may be too late. [...]
Winter is exhilarating climbing, ski and snowboard season, but it’s also avalanche season—that time of year when layers of accumulating snow are more likely to collapse and slide downhill in a rush of icy terror. This avalanche season has played out as if it’s on steroids; because it has been one of the most intense [...]
