If you often spend time in the wilderness or live in snake-inhabited areas, it’s important to learn the potential dangers of venomous snakes and how to effectively treat snakebites. While rare, snakebites do happen and have the potential to be fatal. Even a bite from a non-venomous snake can cause an allergic reaction or infection… Continue reading How to Treat a Snakebite: Do’s and Dont’s
In a life-threatening emergency, using a tourniquet can save an injured person’s limb, and sometimes their life. A tourniquet is used to stop blood flow to an artery or vein. When injuries are severe, it may not always be possible to stop blood flow from a wound with direct pressure and a tourniquet may be… Continue reading How to Apply a Tourniquet
Without a doubt, one of the most common injuries you’ll likely get while hiking is blisters. Small, but incredibly painful these pesky little flesh wounds can quickly turn a wonderful hike into a downright miserable walk of pain. The good news is that with the right gear and a little extra care, blisters can be… Continue reading First Aid 101: How to Prevent and Treat Blisters While Hiking
For those who love the great outdoors, hiking is a great opportunity to disconnect from daily life, stay physically active, and fully immerse yourself in nature. However, the wilderness also comes with a variety of unknowns and potential risks, which can lead to accidents and injuries that can quickly turn a wonderful day in nature… Continue reading Expert Tips to Prevent Injuries While Hiking
Hiking can be an incredibly exciting experience that has numerous health benefits, however, being out in nature also comes with a bit of risk. From encounters with dangerous wildlife and navigating hazardous terrain to excessive impact on your joints and the dangerous effects of dehydration, accident and injuries can happen. The good news is that… Continue reading 7 Tips to Prevent Injuries While Hiking
For outdoor lovers, hiking is a great way to bond with your kids free from the distractions of everyday life. Spending time in the wilderness is an invaluable experience for any child, providing an abundance of teachable moments and opportunities to learn new skills, get physically active, connect with nature, and have loads of fun.… Continue reading The Best Safety Tips for Hiking With Kids
With so many different landscapes, Colorado offers adventurers a variety of nature to explore and discover. While there are numerous activities to partake in the stunning Centennial State, a lesser-known one is foraging. If you enjoy hiking, you can hike with a purpose by learning to identify and harvest edible plants along the way. Not… Continue reading Edible Plants You Can Forage in Colorado
Whether you enjoy weekend hikes with friends and family or aspire to be a mountaineer or tour guide, having first aid knowledge can be incredibly beneficial and may even save a life. However, out in the wilderness where you have limited resources in an uncontrolled environment, things can get a little tricky. A Wilderness First… Continue reading Should I Take a Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Course?
While we always hope for the best, those who love the great outdoors know the beauty of being out in the wilderness can come with a bit of risk. While one of the main draws of the great outdoors is being able to disconnect, it also means you’re further away from help if you need… Continue reading First Aid Essentials in the Wilderness
