RAINY HIKING

Rain may also create dangeroussituations such as landslides. If yousee a landslide across a trail, let yourlocal ranger station know.

WINTERS

Take extra precautions when hiking during orafter heavy rainfall. Such precipitation cancreate very serious conditions, like the onelisted below.

"Pick trails suitable for the weather and avoid exposedridge walks or hikes involving scrambling over slickrocks." - Pam Roy

Also, use any number of apps on your phone to checkweather and road conditions before venturing out, toensure that a simple rainfall doesn't turn into a stormor other potentially dangerous conditions.

BE ALERT

CHOOSE WISELY

DRESS THE PART

5 SAFETY TIPS FOR

by Cindy Laquidara

RIVERS

Heavy rains during the winter maydestabilize snow and increase therisk of an avalanche. CheckNOAA's mountains forecast pageand the Northwest Weather andAvalanche Center.

LANDSLIDES

Rivers can swell unexpectedly, so bevigilant and assess all river or creekcrossings.

Base Layer: thermal underwear (long johns) for

cold weather

Insulation: fleece jackets and sweaters keep

keep you warm.

Outer-layer: rain jackets, wind breakers and

other coats serve as a shield from harsh

climates and nature's elements.

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