{"id":1460,"date":"2015-11-09T03:38:57","date_gmt":"2015-11-09T11:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/explore.globalcreations.com\/theblog\/?p=1460"},"modified":"2015-11-03T13:42:40","modified_gmt":"2015-11-03T21:42:40","slug":"winter-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explore.globalcreations.com\/theblog\/featured\/winter-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1467\" src=\"https:\/\/explore.globalcreations.com\/theblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/header.jpg\" alt=\"Snowy Mountains\" width=\"550\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/explore.globalcreations.com\/theblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/header.jpg 550w, https:\/\/explore.globalcreations.com\/theblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/header-300x103.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the major factors that cause explorers to miss out on winter adventures is the fear of driving in snowy and icy conditions. \u00a0Most of us need to drive somewhere to get to a new adventure, so it is critical to know how to drive in winter conditions.<\/p>\n<h1>Advice from the American Automobile Association<\/h1>\n<p>The following video offers a quick overview that will get you thinking about how to drive safely in snow and ice:<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tips For Safe Winter Driving\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m5LkTkW3TDY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more details, be sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.aaa.com\/safety\/roadway-safety\/winter-driving-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\">the AAA website<\/a> and\u00a0study <a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.aaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/AAA-How-to-Go-Ice-Snow.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">their free brochure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Part of the Adventure<\/h2>\n<p>The travel to your chosen exploration site is part of the adventure. \u00a0In all cases you will have some sort of survival kit with you along with plenty of food and water (right?). \u00a0If you are prepared for a few nights outdoors in the snow, you should be safe if you get stuck somewhere, until help arrives. \u00a0That means putting your backpack, set up for winter camping, in your vehicle. \u00a0If you need to use it, \u00a0you will have an unplanned adventure and a great story to tell.<\/p>\n<p>To be sure help arrives sooner rather than later, \u00a0let someone at home knows where you are going,\u00a0the route you are taking and when you plan to return. \u00a0Remember that in many places your cell phone will not work.<\/p>\n<p>With proper preparation and care, your winter adventure can be safe and enjoyable no matter what you encounter along the way.<\/p>\n<h1>Please Share<\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the major factors that cause explorers to miss out on winter adventures is the fear of driving in snowy and icy conditions. \u00a0Most of us need to drive somewhere to get to a new adventure, so it is critical to know how to drive in winter conditions. 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