Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCanyoning Considerations: Beauty, Adventure, and Hidden Hazards
Canyoning combines hiking, climbing, rappelling, swimming, and navigating through narrow canyons carved by water, creating one of the most exciting a…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Hantavirus Explained: Origins and Characteristics — Part 1
In Part 1 of this fascinating podcast series, Dr. Matt Gunderson explores the origins and characteristics of Hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadl…
3 months, 1 week ago
Back to Basics on the Trail: Using Core AWLS Protocols
In this episode, Dr. Kathy Vidlock shares a compelling real-world wilderness medicine experience involving two runners found on a remote trail, each …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Hanging in the Balance: Understanding Suspension Trauma
In this episode, Matthew McKinnon takes a deep dive into the often-overlooked but potentially fatal condition known as suspension trauma. Commonly as…
4 months ago
Peptide Use in the Wilderness
In this episode, Dr.Kathy Vdilock explores the emerging role of peptides in wilderness and remote medicine, where limited resources demand creative a…
4 months, 1 week ago
Avalanche Tragedies in the Alps
This episode explores the alarming rise in avalanche-related deaths across the Alps this year. We break down what’s driving this deadly trend—from un…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Leaky lungs - Pulmonary Edema
In this episode, Dr. Kathy Vidlock explores the physiology and real-world risks of pulmonary edema triggered by both intense physical exertion and hi…
5 months ago
The Fall That Changed Lucas Hungerford
In the towering peaks of the Austrian Alps where adrenaline and precision define every run, one moment can change everything. This episode tells the …
5 months, 1 week ago
Vaginal Infections in the Backcountry
Long days on the trail, limited hygiene options, sweat, and wet clothing can create the perfect conditions for vaginal bacterial and yeast infections…
5 months, 2 weeks 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…
5 months, 3 weeks ago