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Long days on the trail, limited hygiene options, sweat, and wet clothing can create the perfect conditions for vaginal bacterial and yeast infections…
8 hours ago
Frozen Flesh: Understanding Frostbite
Frostbite has long been one of the most feared cold-weather injuries for mountaineers, backcountry skiers, and winter adventurers—often leading to pe…
1 week ago
Where the Ticks Overlap
As climate and ecological conditions shift across the United States, the geographic boundaries of several tick species are expanding—and with them co…
1 week, 5 days ago
Pulse Oximeters in the Backcountry
In the backcountry, decisions matter. And sometimes the only difference between a good outcome and a bad one is knowing when to stop, when to descen…
1 month ago
Invisible Threats: Fungi in the Outdoors
When we head outdoors, we think about weather, wildlife, terrain, and terrain — but we rarely think about what’s floating in the air, living in the s…
1 month, 1 week ago
Bats in the Grand Canyon
Bats are an essential—and often misunderstood—part of the Grand Canyon ecosystem. In this episode, we explore the role bats play in the canyon, why t…
1 month, 1 week ago
When Perfusion Fails: Understanding Types of Shock
Shock can develop quickly in the backcountry, and recognizing it early can save a life. In this episode, we focus on how to identify shock with limit…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Fueling to the Extremes: Nutrition in extreme environments
Dr. Kathy Vidlock explores how the human body responds when sport and movement take place in the most demanding environments on Earth—and why proper …
2 months, 1 week ago
Backcountry Women’s Health
In this episode, Dr. Richard Ingebretsen explores women’s health challenges in the backcountry, focusing on common conditions that can arise far from…
2 months, 1 week ago
Frozen Numbers: Blood Glucose in the Cold Patient
Dr. Keely Coxon discusses a critical but under-discussed topic in acute care: blood glucose management in the hypothermic patient. In this episode, D…
2 months, 2 weeks ago