Category: First Aid
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Falling: One of the Most Dangerous Aspects of Hiking and How to Prevent It
This week, when veteran hiker William Lowe was hiking in the Green Mountains of Vermont, he slipped and fell, dislocating his ankle and breaking it in three places. Thanks to the Cornell…
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7 Sure-Fire Ways to Repel Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes or “mozzies” are one of the biggest complaints hikers have about summertime hiking. These little critters will stop at nothing before they nibble you to little itchy pieces. People, therefore, have…
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Should You Get SAR Insurance This Summer?
The summer is one of the most popular times to hike, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. With more and more people heading to the outdoors for a…
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10 Things You Should Know Before Hiking in Summer
School’s almost out and you know what that means! More and more families will be heading out to national parks and reserves to enjoy the outdoors. Though it will be most likely…
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8 Safety Reminders That Can Save Your Life Outdoors
There are a lot of things that can happen when hiking. Most of the time, a blister and a scraped knee should be the least of your worries. Despite the fact that…
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How To Deal With an Injury in the Backcountry
Hiking in the backcountry can be an exciting adventure, but it doesn’t come without risk. Far away from any help or emergency services, if an injury occurs, you’ll need to know how…
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The 7 Best First-Aid Kits on the Market
One of the most essential parts of backpacking is safety and a first-aid kit. A first-aid kit comes with nearly everything you need in case you come across problems while on the…
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Don’t Make These Fitness Mistakes While Hiking
Incorporating fitness into your hikes is no doubt a great way to get moving. No matter what your fitness goals are, everyone can use hiking as a means of getting to where…
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Common Hiking Injuries and How to Prevent Them
While hiking is definitely good for you, both experienced and beginner hikers alike could find themselves with an injury from time to time. For every hiker, there’s a couple of injuries that…
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What To Do in an Avalanche
While winter hiking presents a lot of dangers, there’s nothing quite as terrifying as the potential for an avalanche. An avalanche is when snowfall gets too heavy, making layers upon layers of…
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