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ALTITUDE SICKNESS As you probably know, it takes time to acclimate or adjust to higher altitudes. If you’ll be exercising and camping high in the mountains, especially over 9-10,000 …
Heat Exhaustion This is a condition which can result from inadequate intake of water while exercising in the heat. Symptoms include heavy sweating, dizziness, fatigue, headache, and nausea. A …
HOT-WEATHER HAZARDS Most people are aware that exercising strenuously in extreme heat can be risky or dangerous. If you’re visiting the desert, or any other location where it’s very …
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 …
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 …
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 …