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Backcountry Camping Video - Winter

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Glacier National Park: This safety video is required viewing for all backcountry campers during winter in Glacier National Park. Topics include hypothermia, frostbite, avalanches, food storage, water purification, waste disposal, animal encounters, and park regulations.

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