Getting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This winter season has been very snowy. Besides skiing, snow tubing, and having snow fights, people are also eating snow. Snow ...

Eating snow isn't always safe. Learn what types of snow to avoid, how to collect it properly, and the surprising risks of using it for hydration.

Trying to lighten your pack on a winter adventure? Medical experts warn that eating snow to replace drinking water is a dangerous mistake that can backfire fast.

It was a frigid winter day as I ran several miles through Brighton with friends. The water from my hand-held bottle was long gone and I was parched. I quickly ventured past the multi-colored layers of ...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Take two snowballs and call me in the morning? Dr. Sarah Crockett, who specializes in emergency and wilderness medicine, doesn’t explicitly tell her patients at New Hampshire’s ...

First thing to know about eating snow – not all snow is created equal. While fresh snow may look appealing, there are several factors to consider to ensure it’s safe and clean. As snow falls, it can ...

Be Well Eating Snow A dish of snow cream, made by mixing sweetened condensed milk with fresh snow, is seen Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Bow, N.H. (AP Photo/Holly Ramer) (Holly Ramer/AP) Be Well-Eating ...