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“When It Roars, Go Indoors”: Mitigating Thunderstorm Risks in the Backcountry
By Ted Lenzie “When it roars, go indoors” is a perfect rule for urban areas, but what happens when you are miles into the backcountry and there are no indoors to be found? If you travel in the wilderness long enough, you will eventually have a thunderstorm story. Thunderstorms are beautiful, thrilling, and incredibly dangerous. Like avalanches, the risks associated…
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Prepared for the Wild: A Conversation with Wildlife Travel Designer Suzi Eszterhas
For wildlife photographer and travel designer Suzi Eszterhas, a typical workday might take place on the African savanna, in the…
The Outdoor Season: Essential Skills for the Trail and the Backyard
When the Northern California foothills trade their winter brown for vibrant green, the shift is immediate. Suddenly, Saturday mornings are…
The Outdoor Guide to Treating Strains and Sprains
Whether you are navigating a rocky trail, playing a pickup game at the park, or just working on a weekend…
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“When It Roars, Go Indoors”: Mitigating Thunderstorm Risks in the Backcountry
By Ted Lenzie “When it roars, go indoors” is a perfect rule for urban areas, but what happens when you…
Prepared for the Wild: A Conversation with Wildlife Travel Designer Suzi Eszterhas
For wildlife photographer and travel designer Suzi Eszterhas, a typical workday might take place on the African savanna, in the…
The Outdoor Season: Essential Skills for the Trail and the Backyard
When the Northern California foothills trade their winter brown for vibrant green, the shift is immediate. Suddenly, Saturday mornings are…
The Outdoor Guide to Treating Strains and Sprains
Whether you are navigating a rocky trail, playing a pickup game at the park, or just working on a weekend…
Workplace Safety & CPR for Business
California Mandates a CERP for Your School: What Now?
Receiving a state mandate from the California Department of Education can feel like adding “one more thing” to an already…
Lifeguard & Aquatic Safety
More Than a Summer Job: Why Lifeguard Training is the Ultimate Career Kickstart
The Mission: More Than Just a Tan (Your Impact) The summer job market is flooded with options. Retail shifts, coffee…
Big Shoutout to Little Whale Swim School
Back in June, something happened that reminded us why safety training matters so much. While classes were going on, a…
Training Lifeguards how to Prioritize Prevention within Surveillance
This post was written by Pete DeQuincy Aquatics Manager, Fire Department/Lifeguard Services, East Bay Regional Park District and posted on…