This post is second in a series meant to show the value in getting wilderness medicine training if you are someone who spends time in the outdoors. Whether it's a weekend in a national park or a month of mountaineering, knowing what to do in an emergency is critical. Disclaimer: I am not an instructor … Continue reading Wilderness Medicine Part 2: High-Risk vs. Low-Risk Evacuations
The post is the first of a series WildMed meant to show the value in getting wilderness medicine training if you are someone who spends time in the outdoors. Whether it's a weekend in a national park or a month of mountaineering, knowing what to do in an emergency is critical. Disclaimer: I am not … Continue reading Wilderness Medicine Part 1: Staying safe in the wilderness
From birds eye view, the Rivière du Moulin, which flows through the quiet French town of Chicoutimi, Canada is quaint and unsuspecting. Winding and rarely wider than a four lane highway, it is easily underestimated. Such was the case when a group of teenagers went kayaking along it. The group had walked along sections of … Continue reading Chicoutimi part 4: rapids and a near encounter with death
