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Survival

Survival: First Aid Emergencies

Hard-won-lessons and tips about medical emergencies from the front lines of survival.

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If I Only Knew Then (Feature Narrative) | Recognize Grizzly Behavior | Save Yourself in Whitewater | First Aid Emergencies | Unsafe Snow Conditions | Unexpected Accidents | Make Good Judgment Calls


Improvise a Splint

Tracy Ross, BACKPACKER contributing editor

Treat a Burn

Annette McGivney, BACKPACKER Southwest editor

Prevent Blisters

Todd Arndt, M.D., long-distance hiker and ER doc

Prevent Frostbite

Chris Thomas, mountaineer

How to Pack for Backcountry Skiing

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

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