Jan 12 2009
The Dangers of Snow
As I shoveled my walk this winter, I thought about the danger of snow described in the novels of Loius L’amour.
These days when the snow falls it is mostly fun and games. Building snowmen, and snow angels in the park and front yard leap to the minds of children. The dangers mostly surround driving. These days snow tires and chains are the safety equipment.
If you venture away from civilization, the dangers become similar to what Jubal Sackett or King Mabry faced. Freezing to death in your own sweat. Getting wet and frozen. Getting lost. Becoming blinded by white snow. Starving because game is scarce and difficult to pack out with increasing other risks.
These days living through winter is a lot less difficult than it used to be, and I for one am glad for it.
