The Woods are Lovely, Dark and Deep * - Peter Brook
British, 1927–2009
Oil on canvas, 24 x 60 in.
Embellished
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When you’re going out for a hike or snowshoe, you pack the 10 Essentials in your backpack.
When you’re going to drive to the national park for that hike or snowshoe, what do you pack in your car, van, mini-van or truck?
Whatever your motor vehicle, an important part of having a positive visit to the mountain is making sure your vehicle is ready.
Besides making sure the vehicle is running well, having a safe visit can start with the tires. Good tires with a set of tire chains that fit are a good beginning. There are some approved alternatives for vehicles that can’t use chains. Please know what they are and make sure you have what your tires need for snowy, icy roads before driving into the national park.
What else do you consider essential for winter travel for your motor vehicle?
How about a shovel? Snow happens up here on the mountain and a snow shovel can come in handy.
How about emergency supplies? Emergencies happen, especially in winter weather on the mountain. Having an extra light source (flashlight, headlamp) is good when it gets dark so early. An extra blanket or sleeping bag. Extra food and water. All good things to have in your car just in case.
What other items do you consider essential to have in your motor vehicle in the winter?
What do you consider to be the most important item to have in your motor vehicle in the winter?
Park information on winter safety can be found here https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/winter-safety.htm For current conditions, these webcams may be helpful https://www.nps.gov/mora/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm Park information on winter travel can be found here https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/winter-travel.htm Park information on tire chains can be found here https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/tire-chain-faq.htm
These photos are from years past and do not reflect current conditions. NPS Photo. Snow covered trees, roads and buildings in Longmire. Administration building is in the foreground while motor vehicles and Longmire Museum in background. January, 2020. NPS Photo. Snow covered sidewalks in Longmire with view looking up above the forest to Mount Rainier. February, 2020. NPS Photo. Plowed road with possible slush or ice. Snow banks on roadsides of road to Paradise below Narada Falls. January, 2022.
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February 2 degrees cold - Jørgen Sørensen , 1887.
Norwegian , 1861-1894
Oil on canvas , 87.4 x 71.8 cm.
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