Trailhead
How to read the color-coded trail difficulty system, boundary and hazard signs, lift boards, and resort maps so you can pick runs that match your skill level and stay oriented on the mountain all day.
Eight core skills for winter hiking: the three-layer clothing system, traction from microspikes to snowshoes, snow navigation, avalanche awareness, cold-weather hydration, and preventing hypothermia and frostbite, plus emergency prep for short days.
Ten family winter activities—snowshoeing, dog sledding, backyard snow forts, ice skating, cabin stays, winter camping, sleigh rides, tubing, cross-country skiing, and northern lights viewing—with where-to-go ideas and practical tips for each.
Family winter camping basics: choosing an accessible site, four-season tents and cold-rated sleeping bags, the three-layer clothing system, tricks for staying warm like the hot water bottle method, and spotting hypothermia and frostbite early.