Category: Wilderness Medicine
Wilderness First Aid for Heat Illness: Prevention, Heat Exhaustion, and Heat Stroke Treatment
Updated June 2026 // This article is based on current wilderness medicine guidance, including the Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice…
Training for the Trail: One Scoutmaster’s Experience with Wilderness First Aid
Taking a group of scouts deep into the backcountry is a tremendous responsibility, and true preparation requires much more than…Wild Horses & Wilderness Safety: Meet Lisa Rani
The dust settles on a long, remote dirt road, miles from the nearest town. For lifelong photographer Lisa, this is…“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…
Come as You Are, Babe: Trail Wisdom from Tris Murphy
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Tris Murphy’s Instagram, you know she isn’t your average hiking guide. Her content…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…
How to Treat a Burn in the Wilderness: A WFA First Aid Guide
Burns are common outdoors. They can happen while cooking over a camp stove, managing a campfire, handling hot water, touching…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…River and Stream Crossing Considerations for Hikers and Backpackers
By Ted Lenzie As spring arrives, mountain snowpack begins to melt, causing rivers and streams to run deep, cold, and…
