The View From Rattlesnake Ridge: How To Stay Safe in the Waters of NH
As a guide in the White Mountains in my early life I spent a great deal of time worrying about the safety of my charges. Of course, there are plenty of dangers to be aware of when you are hiking, climbing or paddling in the outdoors but few present the immediate dangers to people more than those associated with water, specifically rivers but also lakes, ponds and the ocean.
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