hypothermia
- faq
What is Wind Chill?
Wind chill can best be described as a sensation that we feel as a result of the effects of wind…
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Winter Hiking Safety Tips
Winter can be a dangerous time to hike or camp in the backcountry, but with planning and proper preparation, a…
Read More » - Winter Hiking
Pre-Hike Hydration: The Key to Staying Hydrated for Winter Hiking
Winter hikers and snowshoers often have difficulty staying properly hydrated in cold weather because winter hiking is physically more challenging.…
Read More » - Advanced Backpacking Skills
Damp Management Skills on Longer Backpacking Trips
One of the biggest differences between a single night backpacking trip and going out for a couple of consecutive days…
Read More » - Health & Hygiene
The Human Burrito
This is NOT a backpacking recipe! It's a technique I learned for warming an hypothermia victim during my Wilderness First…
Read More » Solo Backpacking and Trip Plans
I do a lot of solo backpacking because it can be difficult to find a good hiking partners and because…
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