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Two Easy Trails in Yosemite National Park 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
There are several wonderful hiking trails in Yosemite National Park. Two easy trails can be found in the Mirror Lake/Meadow area. One is one hour (two miles) long, and the other is two hours (five mil...
Canyoneering in Zion National Park 26 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Utah's Zion National Park is famous for its deep slot canyons, a popular place for canyoneering. One of these canyons, "The Narrows," was ranked fifth on National Geographic's 100 Best Adventures. But...
How to Apply a Tourniquet 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Find a strip of cloth, a belt or a piece of flat flexible material. This tourniquet should be two inches wide and long enough to wrap around the limb twice. Place the tourniquet right above the wound....
Treating Hypothermia 24 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
In the hospital, active core rewarming of a hypothermia victim is done by "inhalation rewarming." This procedure donates heat directly to the head, neck, and core of the body through inhalation of war...
Handling Spinal Injuries 22 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
On occasion, a hiker may slip and injure his/her head or neck. If you suspect a spinal injury has occurred, follow these steps: Do not move the victim, and do not allow the victim to move him-/herself...
Dealing With A Bleeding Wound 20 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
In the event you or someone in your hiking team gets cut and is bleeding, place a clean cloth over the wound and firmly apply pressure for 7-10 minutes. Do not replace the cloth if the blood soaks thr...
Getting in Shape For Hiking 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
No one wants to be injured during a hike. That's why pre-hike training is vital. One way to get your hips and shoulders prepared for hiking is to start carrying a backpack whenever you can, beginning ...
Hiking Frequency 18 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Taking hiking trips on consecutive days is very different from single day hikes with days of rest between them. Consecutive hikes add the challenges of blisters, muscle aches, and skin irritation. You...
Training to Hike 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
You may be in great shape, but hiking requires a different set of skills than, say, swimming or weight-lifting. In order to avoid injury, you will need to train yourself before hitting the trails. Sta...
Warming Up Before Your Hike 16 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Like any physical activity, it is a good idea to stretch out before and after you hike. But don't just pay attention to your legs when you stretch; hiking requires agility in all of your body. Here ar...
