How To… Treat Sickness in the Backcountry
Getting sick at home is bad enough, but catching a bug in the backcountry, miles away from your cozy bed, … Read more
How To… Treat Burns
Time outdoors warms the soul, but it also presents the possibility, however slim, of an accident that burns the skin. … Read more
How To… Treat Cuts, Scrapes and Gouges in the Backcountry
A life lived outdoors will inevitably include a few wounds (hopefully only minor ones). Injuries such as little cuts or … Read more
Wilderness First Aid Basics
One appeal of outdoor adventure is that you get to unplug and enjoy quiet time away from the city. Because … Read more
How To… Treat a Sprained Ankle
Your ankle joints allow your feet to move this way and that so you can run along rocky trails, cruise … Read more
How To… Choose and Use Sunscreen
Whether the sky above is a bright blue or steely grey, the sun’s rays are raining down billions of photon … Read more
How To… Avoid Getting Sick When You Travel
Being an adventurous traveler is a good thing, but having health issues during your journey is not the way anyone … Read more
How To… Identify and Treat Altitude Sickness
You don’t have to be climbing the south face of Annapurna to encounter altitude sickness. Anyone who is hiking, trekking … Read more
How To… Use Insect Repellents
Biting insects can mar an otherwise perfect day outdoors, and they have the potential to transmit serious diseases. A little … Read more
How To… Address Hydration Basics
The adult human body is about 60 percent water, and even light exercise can deplete that percentage, leaving you feeling … Read more
