This Study Predicts Who Is Most Likely to Get Hurt in the Wilderness
A survey of more than 700 John Muir Trail thru-hikers gave researchers insight into what makes a hiker more likely to get injured or ill while backpacking.
A survey of more than 700 John Muir Trail thru-hikers gave researchers insight into what makes a hiker more likely to get injured or ill while backpacking.
Running into danger to save others is a noble urge. But curb it: A hurt rescuer is worse than no rescuer at all.
Sudden diet changes can leave backpackers in an uncomfortable situation.
Alone and snakebitten? There are better strategies than panic.
Nothing but a plastic bag? Use it to waterproof clothes, signal for rescue, and more.
Identify this high-altitude killer.
Use what you have at any given moment to alleviate a medical emergency in the backcountry.