An Intro to Pet Medical Care
My friends Lori and Ray have the biggest hound hearts around – they have no less than six adopted greyhounds in their household. The dogs[Read More…]
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How To Start A Fire In The Rain
Gasping for air, you break the surface and glimpse your capsized canoe disappearing around the river bend. Dragging yourself out of the icy water and[Read More…]
Numinous 65L Travel Pack Review
When searching for a pack, a specific use generally stays at the forefront of my purchasing decisions. Whether it be for day use, extended backpacking[Read More…]
Top 8 Safety Tips for Winter Camping
Winter camping can be an incredible way to enjoy the wilderness year round – but there are inherent and hidden dangers. Adequate planning and preparation[Read More…]
When Kids Get Lost: Preparing Your Child to be Safe Outside
There are a lot of eventualities that I prepare for when I go outside, even if the likelihood of them occurring is slim. I have[Read More…]
Meetup Safety Awareness
Meetup organizers are not usually professional guides or trained first aid experts. You are responsible for your own safety and preparation. This means being individually equipped for all weather conditions, un-anticipated delays, and having the skill level necessary to participate or survive on your own worst case scenario.
Tips for Hiking During Hunting Season
Just because it’s autumn doesn’t mean that hiking season is over. In fact in many parts of the United States hiking is at it’s best once the temperature drops and the leaves change color.
The Wilderness And Travel Medicine Book Review
The Wilderness & Travel Medicine book 4th Edition by Dr. Eric A. Weiss is a compact, easy-to-carry first aid reference manual that will help you to be better prepared for a backcountry emergency.
Women Only Backpacking Trips
“Will you come? You should come!”Those were the words of my good friend concerning a rapidly approaching all-women’s backpacking trip that she was planning. I was nervous. I was uncertain. And so…I was silent.
E.P.I.C. Symptoms – Staying smart on the trail
Epic: Your rope gets stuck on the way down. One hundred feet above the ground the storm parks directly overhead. Your buddy forgot his jacket (whether this is symptom two or five is not clear but it is obviously symptom six) so one of you has to shiver in the pouring rain while lightning strikes trees too close for comfort.
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