Dehydration in the Backcountry
When presented with injury or illness in the backcountry, be on the lookout for dehydration. We simply don’t drink enough fluids; in the backcountry it becomes difficult to find, laborious…
Read MoreWho’s Your Buddy?
As trip leaders, we are responsible for keeping a watchful eye on our groups, regardless of their number. With so many things that require our attention, a larger group size…
Read MoreHeat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke – When to be Concerned
As temperatures rise all over the country, so does the risk of heat related illness; especially for those who are outdoors engaging in strenuous physical activity. Before you head out…
Read MoreWhy Invest in a Wilderness First Aid Course?
It could happen to anyone. In just a moment, a peaceful hike in the woods can become a serious situation when your companion has an accident or sustains an injury…
Read MorePreventing Tick Bites
Recently, a study showed that Lyme disease increased 82 percent over a five-year period in Indiana. It sounds pretty bad, but that’s just 62 cases in 2009 (latest data), up…
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