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Adapting to Changing Wildfires: Part Three

Nov 3, 2020 by Rex Sanders

In part three of his series on modern wildfires, Rex Sanders uses video and animation to help you visualize just how crazy this wildfire season has been.

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Adapting to Changing Wildfires: Part Two

Oct 30, 2020 by Rex Sanders

In part two of his essay series on modern wildfires, Rex Sanders explores how backpackers must adapt to the new normal.

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Adapting to Changing Wildfires: Part One

Oct 27, 2020 by Rex Sanders

In the first part of his series on modern wildfires, Rex Sanders runs through the most common dangers associated with wildfires – and what you can do about them.

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