Staying Safe Backyard To Backcountry

Author : Patrick Brighton, M.D., FACS
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781647553906

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Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry by Patrick Brighton, M.D., FACS Pdf

Learn basic first aid, as well as how to prevent and treat outdoor medical emergencies, from common illness and injury to catastrophe. You want to enjoy the outdoors with family, friends, and even on your own. You don’t want to fret about safety. Put your mind at ease with expert guidance from Patrick Brighton, M.D., FACS. Dr. Brighton has served as an emergency room surgeon, has managed mass-casualty situations, and has participated in several mountain rescues. Now, he’s sharing his expertise with you in Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry. Find out what preventative steps you can take to minimize your risk, whether you’re mowing the yard, hiking with friends, or camping with children. Discover the recommended and the essential items to keep on hand—in case the worst should happen—regardless of where you are, what you’re doing, and how far you are from help. Dr. Brighton guides you through first-aid responses and treatments to a variety of wilderness illnesses, injuries, and emergency situations—from sunburn and toothache to appendicitis and heart attack. Inside you’ll find: Information organized by type of injury, so you can quickly find what you need Basic techniques in first aid, as well as potentially life-saving treatments Easy-to-understand instructions that help you assess each situation and decide how to proceed Considerations for nature’s variable challenges, like limited resources, weather, victim/rescuer capabilities, and evacuation options Strategies based on the latest research from the American College of Surgeons, the American Heart Association, and Dr. Brighton’s decades of experience Whether you encounter mild sickness or life-or-death conditions, you can be sure that you’re getting sound advice from an expert in wilderness medicine. Plus, the book includes field notes—real stories from the field. So use Staying Safe: Backyard to Backcountry to prevent, to prepare, and in the event of a worst case scenario.

Author : Mike Nash
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781927330029

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Outdoor Safety and Survival by Mike Nash Pdf

Prince George-based outdoors expert, Mike Nash, shares what he has learned about outdoor safety and survival during more than thirty years of year-round treks into the rugged backcountry of western Canada. This dynamic and up-to-date handbook discusses ways to prepare for and deal with any number of critical situations that may arise in remote and mountainous terrain and is packed with information on: general safety principles what to take with you finding your way coping with year-round weather conditions unexpected overnight trips wildlife encounters communication strategies Interspersed with “reality checks,” the book aims to keep outdoor enthusiasts safe when travelling in the outdoors, all the while ensuring an appreciation of the many splendours that outdoor adventuring has to offer.

Author : Aram Von Benedikt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781681880464

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The Ultimate Backcountry Survival Manual by Aram Von Benedikt Pdf

When it’s you against the wilderness, you need to be prepared for whatever life can throw at you. Whether you’re planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail or camping off the beaten path in your nearby state park, being out in the wild comes with inherent risks. From the everyday disruptions to the extreme circumstances, the Total Backcountry Survival Manual has you covered. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover—this manual is the perfect gift! While you’re heading into a world of fun and adventure, you’re heading into a world of possible trouble - if you’re not prepared. Luckily the experienced backcountry trekkers, guides, and sportsmen at Outdoor Life are here to get you through any outdoor endeavor. Prepare and Plan From those fishing weekends sleeping under the stars to the hike of a lifetime, preparation is important. Crucial tips for map reading and how to properly pack all your gear, accompany the like of the gear guide and important hydration information. Trail Threats How to get by a damaged section of the trail, deal with mountain lions and coyotes, injury prevention and more. Camp and Eat Responsibly To spotting a good camping site off the trail, to getting sustenance that’s safe to eat, to controlling a campfire – find all the practical skills you need to (literally) live on the trail. How to Make it out Alive Put simply, how to get out of there when everything goes wrong. Find these top tips and more in the Total Backcountry Survival Manual, all brought to you by the professionals who have been there - and made it out alive.

Author : Allen O'bannon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762755592

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Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book, Revised and Even Better! by Allen O'bannon Pdf

Practical advice from two NOLS instructors on all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping. As skiers venture farther from lift-served front country, they need to understand and avoid hazards such as avalanches and extreme cold. This book teaches skiers how to choose the right equipment, build winter shelters, stay safe, and have fun while minimizing their impact on the wilderness. Hundreds of entertaining but very practical illustrations by renowned illustrator Mike Clelland. Completely revised, updated, and even better than ever!

Author : Allen O'Bannon
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Backcountry skiing
ISBN : 0762745851

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Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book by Allen O'Bannon Pdf

Provides first-hand information on all areas of backcountry skiing and winter camping including choosing the right equipment, avoiding hazards, building snow shelters, and avoiding extreme cold.

Author : Mike Nash
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-01
Category : Outdoor recreation
ISBN : 0978304802

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Outdoor Safety and Survival in British Columbia's Backcountry by Mike Nash Pdf

Author : Jennifer Pharr Davis,Haley Blevins,Odd Dot
Publisher : Odd Dot
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250835925

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Outdoor School: Hiking and Camping by Jennifer Pharr Davis,Haley Blevins,Odd Dot Pdf

Outdoor School: Hiking & Camping is your go-to wilderness guide from Odd Dot, featuring sturdy, metal corners and more than 400 full-color, highly-illustrated pages from Aliki Karkoulia. Jennifer Pharr Davis and Haley Blevins help you rewild your life with: - Immersive activities to get you exploring - Write-in sections to journal about experiences - Next-level adventures to challenge even seasoned nature lovers. No experience is required—only curiosity and courage. This interactive field guide to hiking and camping includes: -Planning Your Next Adventure -Essential Outdoor Gear -First Aid & Survival -Navigation -How to Handle Extreme Weather -Crossing Dangerous Terrain -Setting Up Camp -Building a Fire—In Rain or Shine -Games for the Trail -Finding and Filtering Water -Animal Tracks, Calls, and Sounds -Bird Watching -Plant Spotting -Rock Hunting -What to Do If You’re Lost And so much more!

Author : D. Dauphinee
Publisher : Down East Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781608936915

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When You Find My Body by D. Dauphinee Pdf

Geraldine Largay vanished in July 2013, while hiking the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Her disappearance sparked the largest lost-person search in Maine history, which culminated in her being presumed dead. She was never again seen alive.

Author : Jim Blanchard,Michael Strong,Phyllis M. Ford
Publisher : Ingram
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000062895545

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Leadership and Administration of Outdoor Pursuits by Jim Blanchard,Michael Strong,Phyllis M. Ford Pdf

Author : Cody Lundin
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781459620537

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98. 6 Degrees by Cody Lundin Pdf

If you breathe and have a pulse, you NEED this book. -Cody Lundin Cody Lundin, director of the Aboriginal Living Skills School in Prescott, Arizona, shares his own brand of wilderness wisdom in this highly anticipated new book on commonsense, modern survival skills for the backcountry, the backyard, or the highway. It is the ultimate book on how to stay alive-based on the principal of keeping the body's core temperature at a lively 98.6 degrees. In his entertaining and informative style, Cody stresses that a human can live without food for weeks, and without water for about three days or so. But if the body's core temperature dips much below or above the 98.6 degree mark, a person can literally die within hours. It is a concept that many don't take seriously or even consider, but knowing what to do to maintain a safe core temperature when lost in a blizzard or in the desert could save your life. Lundin delivers the message with wit, rebellious humor, and plenty of backcountry expertise. Cody Lundin and his Aboriginal Living Skills School have been featured in dozens of national and international media sources, including Dateline NBC, CBS News, USA Today, The Donny and Marie Show, and CBC Radio One in Canada, as well as on the cover of Backpacker magazine. When not teaching for his own school, he is an adjunct faculty member at Yavapai College and a faculty member at the Ecosa Institute. Cody is the only person in Arizona licensed to catch fish with his hands, and lives in a passive solar earth home sixty miles from Prescott, Arizona.

Author : Glenn Searfoss
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0811725715

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Skulls and Bones by Glenn Searfoss Pdf

How to identify mammal bones and comprehend what the structures indicate about each animal's lifestyle.

Author : Stephen Herrero
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493034574

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Bear Attacks by Stephen Herrero Pdf

What causes bear attacks? When should you play dead and when should you fight an attacking bear? What do we know about black and grizzly bears and how can this knowledge be used to avoid bear attacks? And, more generally, what is the bear’s future? Bear Attacks is a thorough and unflinching landmark study of the attacks made on men and women by the great grizzly and the occasionally deadly black bear. This is a book for everyone who hikes, camps, or visits bear country–and for anyone who wants to know more about these sometimes fearsome but always fascinating wild creatures.

Author : Danielle Williams
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762479337

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Melanin Base Camp by Danielle Williams Pdf

Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, Melanin Base Camp is a celebration of underrepresented BIPOC adventurers that will challenge you to rethink your perceptions of what an outdoorsy individual looks like and inspire you to being your own adventure. Danielle Williams, skydiver and founder of the online community Melanin Base Camp, profiles dozens of adventurers pushing the boundaries of inclusion and equity in the outdoors. These compelling narratives include a mother whose love of hiking led her to found a nonprofit to expose BIPOC children to the wonders of the outdoors and a mountain biker who, despite at first dealing with unwelcome glances and hostility on trails, went on to become a blogger who writes about justice and diversity in natural spaces. Also included is a guide to outdoor allyship that explores sometimes challenging topics to help all of us create a more inclusive community, whether you bike, climb, hike, or paddle. Join us as we work together to increase representation and opportunities for people of color in outdoor adventure sports.

Author : Mike Clelland
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780762768875

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Ultralight Backpackin' Tips by Mike Clelland Pdf

Walking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience—all the more so when that pack on your back isn’t weighing you down. That’s where this book comes in. Outdoors expert and celebrated illustrator Mike Clelland offers advanced techniques on how to pack light without sacrificing the essentials or your safety yet staying well fed and comfortable. Written in the tradition of the successful Allen & Mike’s Really Cool Telemark Tips, with 153 trail-tested tips full of solid advice, as well as more than 100 humorous and helpful illustrations, Ultralight Backpackin' Tips is the ultimate guide for backpackers serious about traveling ultralight. Just a few of the top ten tips expounded upon in the book: * Use a scale. * Comfortable and safe are vital! * Make your own stuff, and making it out of trash is always the best! * It’s okay to be nerdy. * Try something new each and every time you go camping. * Know the difference between wants and needs.

Author : Cathye Haddock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Outdoor life
ISBN : 0908931190

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Outdoor Safety by Cathye Haddock Pdf

The ability to manage risk continually challenges those who oversee, manage and instruct outdoor activities. This second edition incorporates many new developments from a variety of sources including current legislation, management tools, and experiences from teaching the subject to students. This manual is for leaders, including voluntary or commercial outdoor instructors, aspiring instructors, teachers, youth group leaders, club trip leaders and guides.