Category
First Aid
28 articles
Essentials
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 seasonal adventure, the reports of injuries and even deaths out in the backcountry increase. Unfortunately, the biggest thing that people worry about if […]
1 min read · Jun 14, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
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 be scorching like usual this season, it won’t stop people from hiking, camping, and taking on the trails like they’ve done for years. […]
1 min read · Jun 6, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
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 people have easier methods of getting help or dealing with dangers on the trail, it seems like every time we read the news, […]
1 min read · May 31, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
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 to handle it by yourself until help can come or until you get back home. Even if you’re not a doctor, you’ll be […]
1 min read · May 16, 2016 · hanalarock
First Aid
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 trail. All first-aid kits generally come with the same materials, but it’s important that there’s also space for you to add in extra […]
1 min read · May 3, 2016 · hanalarock
First Aid
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 they want to be. While it’s good to challenge yourself and push to the next level, it’s important to know your body as […]
1 min read · Feb 18, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
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 are very common to get during a hike. Though these types of injuries aren’t life-threatening, they can make the rest of your journey […]
1 min read · Feb 4, 2016 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
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 snow slide down at rapid speeds. Additionally, avalanches can be caused by earthquakes or animal movement. There’s really no way to predict or […]
1 min read · Dec 21, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
9 Trail Errors That Could Be Life-Threatening
Making a mistake or error while hiking is certainly not a rare-occurrence. With so many things to remember and pay attention to before and during your hike, everyone should anticipate some kind of obstacle at one point or another. While there’s certain things along the trail that hikers certainly can’t predict, there are aspects of hiking […]
1 min read · Dec 1, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
How to Protect Your Skin While Hiking
Your skin is the largest organ in your body and thus very susceptible to damage. When you’re out in the backcountry, it’s essential that you take care of your skin just as much as you take care of what’s inside of it. No matter where you are or what time of year it is, taking […]
1 min read · Nov 5, 2015 · hanalarock
Backcountry Skills
Treating Wounds in the Wild
In the wilderness, things can be very unpredictable. That is why it is important to be prepared. One of the first steps towards preparation for going out in the wild is your first-aid kit. There are various techniques you can perform to treat an injury in the wild if you forgot to properly pack your […]
1 min read · Oct 10, 2015 · Ian Campbell
Backcountry Skills
The Invisible Threat: Lyme Disease and How to Avoid it On the Trail
Lyme Disease is terrifying illness that can impact its victims long-term. Today, we know more about it than ever before, and still each year, more than 30,000 cases are reported to the CDC. Nowadays, doctors and scientists can diagnose the disease more confidently than in the past. However, before you go backpacking, know how to […]
1 min read · Sep 18, 2015 · hanalarock