BY JOSHUA SWANAGON
There is an old adage that is attributed to Louis Pasteur: Chance favors the prepared mind.
With winter around the corner, so come winter sports and activities, including such pursuits as snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. Any kind of backwoods adventure can bring with it certain risks, but winter activities multiply the potential risk of falling into a real-life survival situation. While there is a risk of getting far from safety while snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, the risk of fi nding yourself miles deep in a remote location when back-country snowmobiling is inherent.