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Snowmobiling This Winter? What You Need to Know
January 17, 2012 – 4:51 pm | No Comment
Snowmobiling This Winter? What You Need to Know

The winter season is upon us. And with it comes the weather — more specifically, the snow (at least for most of us!). Besides the hot chocolate, one of the greatest things about winter is the opportunity …

Dressing for Winter – Tips to Keep You Safe and Warm
January 12, 2012 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
Dressing for Winter – Tips to Keep You Safe and Warm

For most of us, the winter months are cold, windy, snowy and, frankly, gross at times. The keys to getting through the season with all of your extremities intact is to dress appropriately … something you can easily do by thinking …

7 Steps to Avoiding an Avalanche
January 5, 2012 – 4:57 pm | No Comment
7 Steps to Avoiding an Avalanche

There’s a lot of discussion about what to do if you’re involved in an avalanche. But the advice about  what to do if you’re in an avalanche really misses the point. Avoiding an avalanche is the best way …

Happy (SAFE) New Year!
December 29, 2011 – 12:40 pm | One Comment
Happy (SAFE) New Year!

New Year’s Eve can be a great time to catch up with old friends, make new ones or celebrate with the one you love. However, it can also be an evening when people don’t exactly …

Finding the Right Ski Equipment
December 27, 2011 – 11:21 am | No Comment
Finding the Right Ski Equipment

By now, you’ve learned about the ins and outs of skiing, but what about the items you’ll need to ski safely? Choosing the right equip­ment is key to creating a safe and enjoyable experience on …

How to Have Fun on the Slopes
December 27, 2011 – 11:17 am | No Comment
How to Have Fun on the Slopes

Few winter activities are as inviting as a day skiing with family or friends on snow-covered slopes. But to best ensure the greatest fun factor, a few simple tips should be followed.

Outdoor Adventures: Dashing Through the Snow
December 7, 2011 – 11:26 am | No Comment
Outdoor Adventures: Dashing Through the Snow

» This is the first article of a new, quarterly column that will offer tips for different outdoor activities.
Being out in the snow is invigorating— the sounds, touch and even smell of it. Ahh! And, …

Trick-or-Treat! Tips for Halloween Safety
September 30, 2011 – 8:47 am | No Comment
Trick-or-Treat! Tips for Halloween Safety

On a night filled with ghosts, goblins and spooky stories, Halloween is undoubtedly one of the most spine-chilling nights of the year, especially for parents. Filled with nostalgic memories of their own trick-or-treating adventures, parents look forward to creating new memories with their …

On Campus: Fire Safety Rules
September 28, 2011 – 12:42 pm | No Comment
On Campus: Fire Safety Rules

Did you know that from 2003-2006, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 3,570 structure fires each year in dormitories, fraternities and sororities, resulting in seven deaths and 54 fire injuries?
By now, college is back in full swing. For many, …

Stranger Danger
September 22, 2011 – 8:58 am | No Comment
Stranger Danger

They’re everywhere — in the grocery store, at the park, outside your home. They are strangers.
Most children generally know not to “talk to strangers;” however, there are a few more rules to know to help keep them stay safe and …