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Frostbite Generally speaking, frostbite is a winter problem. However, below-freezing temperatures can be encountered at any time of year in some of the higher mountain regions. Flesh will freeze …
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COLD-WEATHER PROBLEMS Hypothermia Commonly referred to as exposure, hypothermia is a potentially dangerous condition which involves getting severely chilled. It’s most likely to occur when you’re simultaneously cold and …
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Hazards Associated with Specific Activities Some hazards are associated with particular activities. A twisted ankle, for example, is the most common injury among hikers and backpackers. Care must be …
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Accidents Some of us believe that accidents are about 99.9 percent avoidable (the remaining .001 percent being so-called acts of god and other circumstances beyond our control). Most accidents …
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Safety in the Wilderness Most people who visit parks and wilderness areas each year do so without getting sick, sustaining injuries, or suffering any other harm. It’s not necessary …
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Sleep Not everyone sleeps soundly in the wilderness at first. If you’ve spent time in nature and/or camping out previously, it probably won’t require too much of an adjustment. …
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Your pack can remain outside the tent if you like, which may be essential if your tent is small. Lean the pack up against a nearby tree and pull …
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Turning in for the Night If you have a campfire, make sure it’s dead out before you get into your tent (campfires are discussed in Chapters 10 and 14). …