Archive for the ‘first aid’ Category
Take Wilderness First Aid!
Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Me (in the black coat) helping a teammate tend the injured in a scenario
I had the opportunity last weekend to participate for certification the Wilderness First Aid course. This intense 10 hour a day, two day course focused on delivering first aid to those in wilderness and urban disaster settings when help from rescue personnel are not available. I originally decided to do this as it was a
First Aid Kit, Trail Medicine, and Other Health Issues
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
A little preemptive duct taping never hurts
Not long ago I posted a first aid list on White Blaze and thought I would go ahead and share here as well. Many are planning their lists for hikes this coming spring and summer.
Homemade kits vs ready-made?
Many outdoor shops sell the "Adventure Kits" and other ready-made first aid kits. I have an adventure medical kit and except for the band-aids
Blister Issues and Remedies
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Chances are, if you have ever hiked for any length of time,you have developed the annoying and many times painful issue called blisters. Blisters develop under the stress of friction or rubbing for a prolonged period of time. It can be exasperated by heat and dampness. I have had blisters in many different places. I have also had blisters that forced me off the trail until they either healed or
Blister Issues and Remedies
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Chances are, if you have ever hiked for any length of time,you have developed the annoying and many times painful issue called blisters. Blisters develop under the stress of friction or rubbing for a prolonged period of time. It can be exasperated by heat and dampness. I have had blisters in many different places. I have also had blisters that forced me off the trail until they either healed or
After the Storm…
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
A major blow down on the Appalachian Trail back in 2010
The trail corridor from Pennsylvania to Maine has been pummeled by Hurricane Irene and its associated winds and rain. For sure the trail will have major blow downs, limbs about to fall down, high water in places, and muddy, slick travel. In venturing out, use the utmost care to avoid injury that could sacrifice your time in the
Hiking Tours