WITH COLD WINTER MONTHS, COMES THE DANGER OF FROSTBITE
January 20, 2010
Being located in the heart of the White Mountains, we face long, cold winters. Although we are fortunate to have many wonderful outdoor activities at our doorstep, we must also respect Mother Nature and be aware of the dangers that we may face if not properly prepared when embracing outdoor activities. Frostbite is one of those dangers and is characterized as a cold-related injury which causes freezing of tissue. When exposed to very cold temperatures, skin and underlying tissues may freeze, resulting in frostbite. The areas most likely to be affected by frostbite are your hands, feet, nose and ears.
