Montreal police suspend search for 18-year-old who fell through ice into river

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11750815/montreal-police-search-suspended-teen-ice-west-island/

It always surprises me how much open water you can find, even in the middle of -30°C temperatures. Somehow, these small streams stay open for long periods, even in extreme cold. For us hikers, they always present a challenge, as crossing them over snow bridges or even ice is always an unknown danger.

#mountains #fjells #sonyalpha #hiking #winterhike #openwater #extremecold #snowbridge #icesafety #wilderness #arcticadventure #solohiking #finland #pöyrisjärvi #pulju #skitouring

We are building a snow ridge over a small stream that we weren’t comfortable crossing. Sometimes these rivers and streams might look like they have thick ice or a thick pad of snow that can support your weight. However, often there is open water under the snow, and if there isn’t enough snow or ice, you risk plunging through and getting wet or stuck in the hole, which is, of course, not desirable in the winter. We built the ridge in the evening so it would harden overnight and be more likely to support our weight.

#streamcrossing #icesafety #openwater #winterhazards #outdoorsafety #hiking #winterhiking #finland #fjells #mountains #forest #photography #nature #skitouring

Experts advise caution on ice after fatality in RM of Hanover, Man.
After a southeastern Manitoba man plunged through ice this week, and died -- responders, and experts, are advising caution this winter, particularly as the province heats up.
#safety #weather #RMofHanoverMan #Manitoba #Canada #HutterianEmergencyAquaticResponseTeam #IceSafety
https://globalnews.ca/news/10934750/manitoba-ice-fatality-safety/

Is that ice thick enough? How to stay safe during holiday time outside
Whether you're planning to skate, snowmobile or toboggan this winter, there are various safety tips to keep in mind to stay safe this season.
#safety #winter #holiday #Canada #Weather #IceSafety #Skating
https://globalnews.ca/news/10932476/winter-safety-skating-snowmobiling-tobogganing/

Is that ice thick enough? How to stay safe during holiday time outside
Whether you're planning to skate, snowmobile or toboggan this winter, there are various safety tips to keep in mind to stay safe this season.
#safety #winter #holiday #Canada #Weather #IceSafety #Skating
https://globalnews.ca/news/10932476/winter-safety-skating-snowmobiling-tobogganing/

Is that ice thick enough? How to stay safe during holiday time outside
Whether you're planning to skate, snowmobile or toboggan this winter, there are various safety tips to keep in mind to stay safe this season.
#safety #winter #holiday #Canada #Weather #IceSafety #Skating
https://globalnews.ca/news/10932476/winter-safety-skating-snowmobiling-tobogganing/

Eastern Ontario lake tragedy highlights importance of ice safety checks
Tragedy strikes on an Ontario lake as two hikers fall through thin ice, emphasizing the critical need for cautious ice assessment in winter activities.
#globalnews #Canada #CharlestonLakeProvincialPark #IceSafety #Kingston
https://globalnews.ca/news/10292328/eastern-ontario-lake-tragedy-ice-safety-checks/

Eastern Ontario lake tragedy highlights importance of ice safety checks
Tragedy strikes on an Ontario lake as two hikers fall through thin ice, emphasizing the critical need for cautious ice assessment in winter activities.
#globalnews #Canada #CharlestonLakeProvincialPark #IceSafety #Kingston
https://globalnews.ca/news/10292328/eastern-ontario-lake-tragedy-ice-safety-checks/

Eastern Ontario lake tragedy highlights importance of ice safety checks
Tragedy strikes on an Ontario lake as two hikers fall through thin ice, emphasizing the critical need for cautious ice assessment in winter activities.
#globalnews #Canada #CharlestonLakeProvincialPark #IceSafety #Kingston
https://globalnews.ca/news/10292328/eastern-ontario-lake-tragedy-ice-safety-checks/