Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAdventure: The Epic First Ascent of Mt. Hunter's South Face
Listen as Black Diamond Equipment's founder, Peter Metcalf, tells the amazing story of surviving the first alpine style ascent of the south face of A…
4 years, 1 month ago
Update: Frostbite Treatment
Listen as Dr. Alex Charmoz details the latest treatments for this terrible cold injury.
4 years, 2 months ago
Update: Frostbite Treatment
Listen as Dr. Alex Charmoz outlines the latest techniques in the treatment of frostbite.
4 years, 2 months ago
Case Study: Rescue from the Bugaboos
What would you do if a climbing partner was injured deep in a mountain range, stranded in a precarious position, and far from help? How would you ge…
4 years, 2 months ago
Case Study: My Son Died of Altitude Sickness
In August 2017, Doug Julian, a healthy 17 year old boy climbed with scouts to 10,500 feet (3,200 m). He died of altitude illness. In this podcast …
4 years, 2 months ago
Adventure: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
If you were about to hike 2,640 miles (4250 km) would you know what to bring, what illness or injuries to expect? Listen to Forest Streeter's expe…
4 years, 3 months ago
Incident Command in Searching for a Lost Person
A search and rescue is impossible without supervision to oversee all of the many nuances and problems that arise. Incident Command or IC, is essenti…
4 years, 3 months ago
Wilderness Medical Kits: Part 1
Probably the most asked question in wilderness medicine is, "What should I put in a first aid kit." There is no one simple answer to this question. …
4 years, 3 months ago
The Law and Wilderness Medicine
Are you protected from helping people who are injured in the backcountry? Well, maybe, it all depends. This podcasts discusses the nuances of law a…
4 years, 3 months ago
Infectious Disease: Diarrhea
Diarrhea at home is a terrible nuisance! But in the wilderness, it quickly can become a major medical issue. What are common causes and treatments …
4 years, 3 months ago