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This episode is about an ill fated winter hike and what to do if you find yourself trapped in your car in the backcountry. I had planned a group hike to visit the Devil’s Chair on the back side of the Angeles National Forest but a heavy winter storm moved into the region. I sat at home, watching the rain and realized I might not be properly equipped to handle traveling in the winter along a snowy, icy stretch of highway. In this podcast I remind everyone about what can happen if you venture into the backcountry unprepared and what to do to make sure you’re safe on the road.

Here are some great links you should check out.

• Winter Storm Safety Checklist PDF
• Winter Storms The Deceptive Killers PDF
• Traditional Mountaineering
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• Weather.com
• KABC 7 Los Angeles Mega Doppler 7000 (Radar Images)