If you’re a seasoned backpacker, you already know that every ounce matters—especially in winter, when cold-weather gear is heavier by necessity. Clean drinking water is one of the heaviest items in ...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Take two snowballs and call me in the morning? Dr. Sarah Crockett, who specializes in emergency and wilderness medicine, doesn't explicitly tell her patients at New Hampshire's ...

If you're hoping to save some weight in your pack by eating snow instead of packing in fresh water during your next wild camping excursion, you should carefully consider the risks. Many medical ...

First thing to know about eating snow – not all snow is created equal. While fresh snow may look appealing, there are several factors to consider to ensure it’s safe and clean. As snow falls, it can ...

On a quiet winter day, fresh snow can look downright tempting. It may be fluffy, white and seemingly pure. But before you scoop up a handful and channel your inner child, meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser ...

Snow looks clean, soft, and almost inviting. Many of us have tried catching flakes on our tongue or scooping up a handful during a fresh snowfall, especially after seeing snow cream appear online ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone knows you don’t eat yellow snow, for obvious reasons. Dirt, dust and gravel also discolor snow that has already fallen to ...