cheetofoot t1_izj1fox wrote on December 9, 2022 at 1:54 PM

Reply to comment by tuctrohs in Tips for getting into snow-shoeing? by Dr_JackMeoff

Context is key! There's all levels and I think what you mention is probably the most common case. Like, if you're at Burlington County Club or the intervale, you can probably get an ambulance to drive up if something goes wrong. Or get a cocoa delivered and a ride from a friend. But, changes during alpine travel and requires some planning and some experience.

tuctrohs t1_izj4s2h wrote on December 9, 2022 at 2:19 PM

There used to be a field with cross country ski trails behind the fire station in the next town over from me. I skied there often, but once on an icy day I fell and dislocated my shoulder. It was excruciating, but it was very convenient that I was less than half a mile from the biggest team of well-equipped first responders in the region. And it gave them an excuse to fire up their snowmobile to tow me in a sled behind it to the road.