Become a Member

Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more.

Already have an account? Sign In

Become a Member

Get access to more than 30 brands, premium video, exclusive content, events, mapping, and more.

Already have an account? Sign In

Brands

Out Alive Podcast

PODCAST SEASON FINALE: The Science of Survival

Are we wired to get out of dangerous situations alive? We talked to the experts.

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.

If you’re like most people, you know what the fight-or-flight response: Sweating palms, a pounding heart, a dry mouth. It’s one of the ways that our bodies prime us to survive a dangerous situation in the backcountry.

In the season finale of our podcast we talk to experts to learn how our bodies help or hinder our efforts to live through an emergency, and speak with a former BACKPACKER editor about how he made it Out Alive. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify, or listen below.

How to Pack for Backcountry Skiing

Get to know the winter safety gear you need in your pack.

Keywords: