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It was 13 October 1972. Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571, carrying a team of young rugby players, their families and friends, took off for the very last time. A deadly miscalculation saw F571 crash directly into the Andean mountains to devastating consequences: the body of the plane broke violently into two, its floor torn to smithereens; seats flew out of the air taking passengers with them. In the weeks that followed, the remaining people who were on board - the snow society - emerged to fight a dire, grueling battle for survival.

The stage built at 2000m housed an iron and concrete bunker inside which was a fuselage on a hydraulic crane that could be moved up or down by 6 metres to mimic the snow levels before, during and after a huge avalanche and some of the storm scenes.

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Hiking in the hills of northern Pakistan in the 1970s, WCS Senior Conservationist George Schaller spotted a snow leopard some 150 feet away. "Wisps of clouds swirled around," he later wrote in Stones of Silence, "transforming her into a ghost creature, part myth and part reality."

Although the snow leopard recently had its status changed by IUCN from Endangered to Vulnerable, snow leopard populations may still be dwindling across parts of their range. Poaching, both for its skin and for traditional medicine, is a growing threat. So is the loss of its natural prey species (mostly large wild mountain goats and sheep), damage to its fragile, high-elevation habitat, and a lack of awareness amongst local communities and governments of the snow leopard's status and threats.

WCS has long been a global leader in snow leopard conservation, beginning with Dr. Schaller's wildlife surveys on snow leopards and their prey in the Himalayas in the 1970s, which resulted in his seminal books, Mountain Monarchs and Stones of Silence. His work also contributed to Peter Matthiessen's book, The Snow Leopard, which brought international attention to the species. In addition, Dr. Schaller's work led to the creation of Pakistan's Khunjerab National Park and he later supported Tom McCarthy in his Ph.D. study of snow leopard ecology in Mongolia, including the first-ever radio collar research on the animal in the wild.

WCS has also helped build the capacity of local community organizations and has aided the creation of an overarching community institution, the Wakhan Pamir Association (WPA), consisting of democratically elected representatives from each of the communities in the Wakhan District. WCS and the WPA, with over 50 community rangers, are now working to create Afghanistan's first suite of protected areas in the region, including in 2014 the establishment of Wakhan National Park, protecting roughly 70% of snow leopard habitat in the country.

In Pakistan, WCS has created a multi-year program to help protect a significant proportion of Gilgit-Baltistan Province, which is home to the snow leopard and the snow leopard's key prey species in much of the region, the flare-horned markhor. The program, which began formally in 1997, includes wildlife surveys, community-based education, and institution building for resource management. This includes the creation of 65 resource committees and 22 community-managed protected areas covering over 10,000 square kilometers and involving approximately 200,000 villagers, and over 100 community rangers that monitor snow leopards and other wildlife and stop poaching. Poaching in this landscape has declined dramatically and markhor populations have increased by over 50% in the past decade, a great sign for snow leopards.

WCS has partnered with Panthera to launch a pilot conservation project onsnow leopards in the Changtang region of the Tibetan Autonomous Region ofChina. Through project implementation, we will identify knowledge gapsthat are significant to effective snow leopard conservation there. Fieldsurveys will then help us understand the distribution of snow leopards andhigh-conflict areas so that we can design appropriate conservation actionsto protect snow leopards and their habitat. Local authorities andcommunities will be our key partners to ensure the effectiveness of thisconservation initiative.

Thanks to a 2013 pilot project, we know there are snow leopards in Uzbekistan. We have the photographic evidence. But the status of the population remains unknown. WCS is now focusing on a camera trap project in the Gissar Nature Reserve. Local rangers employed by the reserve are being trained in how to place, service, and program the traps. This information will help determine the status of this western-most population, and inform how best to ensure that the population receives adequate protection.

Almost on queue, as we left the hall and descended its steps, a car driving along Graham Avenue slowly approached and stopped directly in front. Out of the passenger side of the car emerged an elderly gentleman of strong, fluid motion not to be expected of a 97-year-old. As the man walked over wearing his WW2 hat which also indicated that he was in Korea as well, I was told that he is the former President of the society of Our Lady of The Snow. I was then introduced to Joseph San Pietro where I introduced myself and thanked him for his service to our country before we entered into the society club house.

My recent poor eating habits prompted me to make a heathy vegetable dish today, the first time in over a week I have had time to cook at home. I decided to just stir-fry some snow peas with Sichuan preserved vegetable and dried shrimp, a non-spicy and slightly healthier alternative to my addictive Sichuan Dried-Fried Green Beans. The ingredient list is compact, the cooking times are short, but the stir-fry still comes out very flavorful.

Unfortunately, the plane crashed in the Andes Mountains in Argentina due to poor weather conditions and navigation errors. Despite multiple aerial searches conducted by authorities in the days that followed, the white fuselage proved elusive against the snow-covered terrain. Search efforts were called off after eight days.

To provide guidance to clinicians and avalanche professionals about best practices, the Wilderness Medical Society convened an expert panel to develop evidence-based guidelines for the prevention, rescue, and medical management of avalanche and nonavalanche snow burial victims. Recommendations are graded on the basis of quality of supporting evidence according to the classification scheme of the American College of Chest Physicians.

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You can also help make your property safe for deer in the wintertime by waiting until after the first week of December to string lights, and after then, only on trees over six inches in diameter. Before the first snow, you should also store summer recreational materials, like hammocks and swings.

"I came upon a crash and knelt in the snow with a dying child for about 25 minutes, and it changed by life," Rainboth said. She then went on to work for DWI prevention for the state before creating her organization.

Arches has some of America's most breathtaking scenes. In winter, white snow contrasts with the red rocks and blue skies to create some stunning sights. While daytime temperatures can rise above 100 degrees in summer here, expect freezing temperatures in winter. Even scant snowfall can make trails and roads impassable, so be sure to plan ahead if you intend to visit this national park in winter.

Mount Rainier National Park has all the snow you could ask for in a winter landscape. The area known as Paradise receives an average of 54 feet of snow every year and held the world record for annual snowfall at 93.5 feet in the 1970s. In winter, Mount Rainier also has all the recreation you could ask for: sledding, sliding, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, climbing and camping.

While it may be hard to imagine, Bryce Canyon's earthly spires are even more spectacular when icy. Bryce Canyon National Park also has ideal stargazing skies, and the cold, dry air makes them all the more amazing. Saturday astronomy programs and full moon snowshoe adventures are just a couple of the several incredible programs offered here during the winter season. The annual Winter Festival is held on President's Day weekend. There are many dangers here in this season, however, so if you do visit, be sure to follow park regulations and get up-to-date weather information at the visitors center before venturing out. Boots are mandatory and traction devices are highly recommended for trail hikers, and backcountry permits are issued to only the most prepared and experienced.

Classic places like Yosemite National Park never fail to amaze. In winter, snowy peaks, foggy slopes, icy waterfalls and frozen streams beacon to visitors who will find beauty as well as fun. Some roads close in winter, but those that access Wawona and Yosemite Valley are cleared. The Glacier Point/Badger Pass Road is also plowed so that skiers and snowboarders can reach the popular Badger Pass ski area. Trails are open for snowshoers, and the Merced River has year-round fishing.

One would expect snow to be status quo at the northern latitudes where Denali's mountains rise from the earth. Snow may begin in August, with winter setting in by October. Denali receives less than five hours of true daylight by the time the winter solstice arrives, but there are some notable advantages to visiting this harsh, remote landscape during its coldest months. Its winters provide even more tranquil solitude, and if you are lucky you may get a glimpse of the breathtaking aurora borealis. You can also see some expert snow sculptures and ice carvings during February's week-long Winterfest. The winter visitor center remains open daily, offering ranger-led snowshoe walks, skiing and dog sledding. With temperatures dropping as low as -40F, those who are truly bold may even brave the backcountry. ff782bc1db