Be smart. Be prepared. The backcountry is magical, it is beautiful, but it can be dangerous.

Keeping children active in the mountains is not very hard. This is a natural playground with many things to keep kids busy all day long.

Help can be a long way away. Start out prepared.

Want to stay warm and fight fatigue and altitude sickness? Raise your water bottle. There is nothing more important for your body than water, especially at this altitude.

There is no such thing as bad weather, just inadequate clothing. Dress right for what you are doing.