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Do’s and Don’ts of Tick Time

by pat | Aug 12, 2021 | Outdoor safety, Wilderness Medicine Case Studies | AWLS, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS, Wildlife encounters

Tick season is in full swing. For such tiny insects, ticks can transmit a lot of dangerous diseases, including Lyme, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Powassan virus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Tularemia.   Here are a few tick Do’s and Don’ts...

Preventing and Surviving Cougar Attacks

by pat | Jul 24, 2021 | Injury prevention, Outdoor safety, Wilderness Medicine Case Studies | AWLS, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS, Wildlife encounters

You and your friend are biking in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains when you notice a cougar stalking you on the trail. Though you raise your bikes and shout in attempt to scare it off, it charges right at you. You continue to stand your ground and even strike...

Basics of Bear Safety

by pat | Jun 12, 2021 | Injury prevention, Outdoor safety, Wilderness Medicine Case Studies | AWLS, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS, Wildlife encounters

Whether you are a weekend car camper, solo backcountry enthusiast, or anything in between, it is good to have a basic knowledge of bear safety.

How to Make Litter Using Webbing

by pat | Jun 8, 2021 | Evacuation, Outdoor safety, Treating injuries, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS

In this video made by Madigan Austere and Wilderness Medicine Fellowship, rescuers fashion an evacuation litter from webbing. This technique would be ideal for 6 people to carry, but they also show how it can be used by two rescuers. If you’re interested in...

May Flowers: Tips for Foraging Wild Edible Plants

by pat | May 14, 2021 | Online Learning, Outdoor safety, Wilderness Survival Tips | AWLS

Learn tips to help you safely identify and consume wild plants. Dr. Walrath writes about ramps, common mis-identifications, where to forage, and how to ensure you can safely consume a wild plant.

Finger Pulley Injuries & Treatment Remedies

by pat | May 9, 2021 | Outdoor safety, Treating injuries, Wilderness Medicine Case Studies | AWLS

A common injury for rock climbers is to finger flexor pulleys.  Climbers put massive stresses and dynamic loads on their fingers while trying to haul themselves up the wall. This post introduces a new therapy for these injuries. Breaking News!  There is now a rock...
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