A safety device helped maintain a buried person’s oxygen levels for up to 35 minutes, tests show, buying crucial time for an avalanche rescue.

With colder weather right around the corner, the Michigan State Police is urging the community to prepare for winter driving.

Brian Johnson’s interest in snowshoeing began some 35 years ago, about the same time he arrived in the Land of Enchantment. “I started connecting with other outdoor loving people and realizing that ...