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Things to remember when you’re learning rock climbing
Rock climbing can seem pretty complicated and hard at first. If you’ve always wanted to try climbing, but you’re afraid or think you’d never have…
UV shirts: Are they Important?
As we have come to know, the sun’s rays can do a lot of damage if we spend too much time in them without protection.…
5 Ways to handle pain without medication
Being an active person is clearly good for your health, generally speaking. It can keep your body working properly while helping you deal with the…
Advice for first time winter rock climbers
While the cold bites and you are wearing thermals at home, a bit of mid-winter rock climbing can be quite exhilarating. If you intend to…
How to treat insect bites and stings in the wilderness
Insect bites in a survival situation are a serious danger. The main problem with them is not the skin irritation, but the numerous diseases they…
Wilderness first aid: One skill you don’t skip
Wilderness first aid can sometimes mean the difference between life and death when in the backcountry. Would you rather sprain your ankle thirty miles from…
Don’t panic: How to keep your head in emergencies
Emergencies, by definition, are events that happen completely out of the blue. They will naturally cause high anxiety for anyone involved in the situation. Unfortunately,…
How to prevent hypothermia if you fall into cold water
Hypothermia is a physical condition that occurs when the body temperature drops off below the normal 98.6° F. Cold water causes hypothermia 25 times faster…
How to get a good night’s sleep in a hostel
Staying in a hostel is one of the cheapest ways that you can crash at the end of the day when traveling around Europe, as…
These old wives tales could kill you – know the facts
All sorts of situations can bring to mind ancient folk remedies and old wives tales that have been passed down through the ages. These sometimes…