Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhere 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…
5 months, 3 weeks 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…
6 months, 2 weeks 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…
6 months, 3 weeks 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…
6 months, 4 weeks 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…
7 months, 1 week 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 …
7 months, 3 weeks 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…
7 months, 4 weeks 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…
8 months ago
Thin Air Doesn’t Play Fair
High altitude changes the rules of the game for the human body. As oxygen levels drop, systems we usually take for granted—our heart, lungs, metaboli…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Tackling Male Medical Emergencies on the Trail
This episodes looks into the often-overlooked medical issues that can strike men far from help. We break down the signs, symptoms, and field-manageme…
8 months, 3 weeks ago