Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Injuries on the trail are common, be they banalities like blisters ...

CLOQUET — If you're heading into the wilderness, where medical care may be far removed, it pays to think about how you might handle an unexpected illness, injury or medical mishap. In fact, camp staff ...

ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. It’s the nature of nature, since chaos is built into the system. The trick is knowing the right thing to do when the wrong thing occurs. Which, for too many years, I didn’t. More ...

This CPR class (also known as BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Providers Course) teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages including infants. Instruction covers ventilation with a barrier ...

Not true I’ve talked about first-aid kits on occasion because I think it’s an excellent question. The fact is, there are practical limits to what you can carry. But even after taking into ...

A cut, contusion, splinter or sprain. Unexpected injuries can occur anywhere but treating them can be especially challenging on the trail. “Hikers and backpackers venture into remote environments ...

Twenty-one natural resources students at the H.E. Robinson Agricultural Education Center recently received wilderness first aid certification. The students successfully completed an eight-hour ...

One of the most common dislocations is the shoulder. This is especially true for paddling. The following offers a simple breakdown of what a shoulder dislocation looks like and how to relieve it. One ...

CHITWAN, Dec 23: A wilderness first-aid training program was conducted to enhance the safety and emergency response skills of ...

A two-day, 16-hour wilderness first aid course is set for March 29-30 at the Ozark Natural Science Center's Fayetteville campus. The course immerses participants in essential wilderness medicine ...