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Hypothermia: Scenarios and Management

Now that you know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia, let’s discuss potential scenarios when hypothermia can set in and how you would manage it in the field. But first, let’s review different ways our body loses heat.  Heat Loss Modalities There are 4 way the body loses heat: Conduction: heat loss by direct contact

Hypothermia Signs and Symptoms

We are back with more on hypothermia. In this post, we will define this condition. We want to give you some basic information on hypothermia. In the next post, we will deal with reacting to hypothermia signs and symptoms. Keep warm, keep active and stay safe! What is hypothermia? Hypothermia is defined as having a

#RecreateResponsibly and Layering Up in the Cold

In this post, we are going to introduce you to the #RecreateResponsibly consortium. A spectacular who’s who of the outdoor industry, #RecreateResponsibly is a  nonprofit organization chartered to help people make good decisions in getting into the outdoors while regarding the significant risks of group activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Including such groups as the