Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTrekking Poles - Ski Poles for Hiking
Trekking poles are basically ‘ski poles’ that are specifically designed for use while
hiking. Science gives some important data into the value of usin…
1 year, 9 months ago
Danger in the Water: Cyanobacteria - Blue Green Algae
Most people who go outdoors have heard of this. Most people don't know much about it. It can change the color of the water, making it easy to see, …
1 year, 9 months ago
Leg Cramps - The Debilitating Mysterious Leg pain
They happen to almost everyone. You are hiking on a beautiful trail, maybe up a steep hill, all is going well. Then all of a sudden, it hits. A mus…
1 year, 9 months ago
Electrifying Insights: An Update on Lightning
More people are being injured by lightning as they go outside to places and at times where lighting is present. This podcast will spark your curios…
1 year, 9 months ago
Drowning - An Important Update
Deaths from drowning incidents are increasing for the first time in 20 years. What is drowning? What causes injury, how do you treat someone? An…
1 year, 9 months ago
Zika Virus - the Silent Disease that Causes Birth Defects
It was first isolated in the forests of Africa but now Zika Virus is found in many places of the world. This disease does not cause serious symptoms…
1 year, 10 months ago
Cryptosporidium - the Ruiner of Your Backcountry Trip
Most people call it Crypto, and most people will have only mild diarrhea. But don't be mistaken, not only can it ruin a trip, it is very contagious …
1 year, 10 months ago
Giardia and its Foul Smelling Disease
It is estimated that more than 280 million human infections each year are found just in Africa, Asia, and America. In Mexico, the seroprevalence is …
1 year, 10 months ago
Wilderness As Medicine
We have longed talked about wilderness medicine, that is treating people in the outdoors. But what about using the wilderness AS medicine to treat pe…
1 year, 10 months ago
Overcoming MS
One year before recording this podcast, Matt was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Instead of canceling his goals, he elevated them with the plan to…
1 year, 10 months ago