Wilderness on the Highway
Because “Wilderness” is defined as a situation more than one hour from definitive medical care, you can certainly encounter a wilderness situation along the highway. Consider this case of a holiday drive home.
Preventing and Surviving Cougar Attacks
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...Patients with Helmets: Remove or Not?
Imagine this. You are the first responder on a ski patrol team. You are called to the scene of a patient who has collided with a tree. You determine that he has significant enough risk for spinal injury that you would like to put him in a c-collar and on a spinal...What You Need to Know about Snakebites and Treatment in the Wilderness
Learn about the kinds of venomous snakes in the North America, snakebite symptoms, and planning treatment.
Basics of Bear Safety
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.