Friends and fear

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People who hike in wilderness areas or open spaces should always be accompanied by others in whom they have much confidence in case something goes wrong. Fear about such situations is not uncommon or unhealthy, but it can be abated with confidence in all in the party.

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There's no sense like snow sense

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The experience of surviving an Alaskan avalanche is described. Avalanches in Alaska claim several lives every year, and it become necessary to read the clues and warnings that are given.

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Bearing gifts

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A personal narrative of encounters with bears in Alaska is presented. Various incidents are related with humour but the underlying danger posed by foolish human behavior is emphasised.

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