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We need your help.
26 december 2023 · 4 min
The University of Utah School of Medicine provides free resources for students of wilderness medicine. We are developing a program to help keep children safe in the backcountry. Will you help us make all this possible? Everyone who works for this program does so free of charge. Give by clicking on the link below. Bless you. Lees meer
https://ugive.app.utah.edu/designation/2787specialInstructions=Appeal:%06234%20Wilderness%20Medicine%20Expenditure%20Fund%20
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Wilderness Medicine in the Alps
14 december 2023 · 9 min
Have you ever wanted to see Mt. Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe? Well, the Univeristy of Utah teaches wilderness medicine right there in Chamonix-Mt. Blanc. Take a minute and listen as Dylan Beattie talks about this incredible course in the spectacular mountains of southern France. See: www.chamonixwilded.org Lees meer
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Let's Wrap it Up - All About Bandages and Dressings
10 december 2023 · 18 min
Just when you thought you knew how to treat a cut or an abrasion! With this, there is definently more than meets the eye. Listen as Dr. Thomas Cartwright enlightens us about how to wrap it up.
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Its All About Sitting - The Essentials of Bike Seats
6 december 2023 · 16 min
When you are done with a ride your bottom hurts. Normally we don't pay much attention to what we sit on, but with bike seats, it is important. They not only cause discomfort, but also having the proper seat helps provide much needed power. Listen as Justin Allen tells us what we need to know about bike seats. Lees meer
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Burning Eyes in the Outdoors
28 november 2023 · 16 min
Everyone knows to wear dark glasses. But are you wearing the right ones, what are you guarding against, and what are the long term problems of sun hitting our eyes? Do dogs need to wear dark glasses? The answers are not what you think. Listen and find out about your eyes in the outdoors. Lees meer
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In the Snow! Snowboarding
17 november 2023 · 17 min
Born in the USA. This incredible and fun sport has its own history and its own set of injuries. Listen and learn about what was originally two sets of skis glued together.
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Update: Another New Vaccine for Wilderness Medicine
14 november 2023 · 14 min
Two horrible disease are out there when you travel into the wilderness. Now we have vaccines for both. There already is a vaccine for Dengue Fever. Now there is a new vaccine for painful Chikungunya. They once thought these two diseases were the same. So what is the difference between them? Listen and find out about how to stay healthy in your travels. Lees meer
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Update: Closing in on Malaria
3 november 2023 · 12 min
It is not the end of malaria by a long shot, but the second vaccine is coming out. If your wilderness travel takes you into malaria country, then you need to listen to this podcast.
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Coming to the USA
22 oktober 2023 · 16 min
Just when you thought it was safe to go outdoors in the USA! So diseases that were thought to exist only in tropical countries or localized in the USA are now spreading. Listen as we talk about three diseases that can affect us as we recreate in the USA. Lees meer
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Update: Dengue News
19 oktober 2023 · 14 min
As the temperature of the earth rises, mosquitos are moving to new areas. And with them the diseases they carry. Dengue Fever is now in Europe and the USA. Vaccines are limited. But a new and effective treatment is being tested. Listen as we talk about the spread and new treatment for this dangerous virus. Lees meer
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Quit 2: Test Your Knowledge of Wilderness Medicine
9 oktober 2023 · 17 min
How well did you do on the last quiz? Again we challenge your knowledge of wilderness medicine.
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Danger in the Water: Chilblains-Those Pesky LIttle Sores
3 oktober 2023 · 12 min
What on earth is that? A tiny stinging sore sits right on top of a joint on a toe. You have been wearing sandals on a warm summer day, hiking in the back country in a forest with small streams. You don't remember bumping it. This is a chilblain. They are common, yet most people know little about them. Listen and learn about these tiny irritating sores. Lees meer
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Quiz 1: Test Your Knowledge of Wilderness Medicine
18 september 2023 · 23 min
How much do you know about wilderness medicine? Listen to this podcast quiz and find out!
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Danger in the Water: Trench Foot
4 september 2023 · 14 min
It does not take much, even moisture from sweat is enough water to cause this painful and potentially deadly condition. It's seen in river sports but also people at outdoor outdoor music festivals can get it. Trench Foot is easily treatable, but first you need to be able to recognize it. Listen and learn about this danger in the water. Lees meer
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Saddle Up: Horseback Riding in the Wilderness
31 augustus 2023 · 18 min
They can take us to far away and amazing places. But there is a lot to know and understand to be safe when riding horses in the wilderness. Listen as equestrian Christopher Rich teaches us about the important aspects of horseback riding in the back country. Lees meer
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
16 augustus 2023 · 12 min
it comes from a tic but it is not found so much in the Rocky Mountains. It can be life threatening but is usually easily treated. Listen as pediatric infectious disease physician Dr. T.W. Jones tells us how to avoid, recognize and treat the disease that begins with a rash. Lees meer
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Things that Sting Us - Part 1: Fire Ants
13 augustus 2023 · 37 min
The fire ant's sting is a serious concern to people and their pets. Venom injected into the skin causes a burning sensation - hence their names. On top of that, they can sting multiple times. Listen to this first in a series podcasts by Dr. Matt Gunderson on things that sting us. This one is on fire ants. Lees meer
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Danger in the Water: Amoeba in the Brain
27 juli 2023 · 15 min
What is known to be a very rare infection is also a fatal one. Naegleria Fowleri is a microscopically small amoeba that enters the brain only though the nose. Listen and know about a rare danger in the water.
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Protein and Energy Bars: Which one is right for you?
23 juni 2023 · 22 min
What was the last bar you grabbed as you went on your last hike or adventure? Why did you chose that one? Not all bars are created equal and chosing the right bar can power you through to the end. Listen as Dr Kary Woodruff teaches us how to chose the right bar for your activity. Lees meer
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Sunscreens -What you need to know!
6 juni 2023 · 22 min
We put sunscreen on when we go in out in the sun. Do they help? We use old bottles that are on the shelves, is that safe?. There are a bunch of chemicals in them, but we don't know what they do. Do sunscreens prevent skin cancer? Listen as we answer these and other question about the cream we put on our skin. Lees meer
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Getting Ready
22 mei 2023 · 22 min
When the seasons change, our minds and hearts turn to a different outdoor activity. Are you ready? This podcast looks at the little but very important things that will keep us safe and healthy in the outdoors.
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Caffeine or Not to Caffeine, That is the Question
3 mei 2023 · 20 min
Should you use caffeine to enhance your hike or your big climb? Listen as Dr. Kary Woodruff discusses the science of the effects of caffeine on performance and provides us with practical tips on how to use caffeine to benefit outdoor activities.
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Creatures of the Night - Scorpions: Part 2
23 april 2023 · 30 min
Their sting is worse than their bark. The Arizona Bark scorpion is one of the only scorpion species with venom potent enough to cause severe symptoms. Listen to part 2 of this series on scorpions as Dr. Matt Gunderson discusses this incredible creature of the night. Lees meer
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Creatures of the Night - Scorpions: Part 1
19 april 2023 · 15 min
They have really scary looking tails and frightening claws. And sure being stung by a scorpion isn't exactly fun. But the truth is, with few exceptions, scorpions can't do much harm to humans. Listen as Dr. Matt Gunderson tells us more about these fascinating creatures of the night. Lees meer
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Update: Something's Fishy
30 maart 2023 · 10 min
We love to go into the ocean, but a new danger lurks there. It is called “red tide." What is this and how does it impact human health? Listen as Dr. Natalie Koons discusses regional algae blooms and their impact on human health and how to treat the symptoms. Lees meer
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Update: Heartland and its Dangerous Companion Babesiosis
26 maart 2023 · 11 min
We are always on the lookout for diseases that ticks spread-but a new one called the Heartland Virus is emerging and it dangerous companion Babesiosis is spreading. Listen and learn about these two tick borne diseases that are becoming more prevalent. Lees meer
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Adventure: Struggling to the Summit of Aconcagua
14 maart 2023 · 28 min
Listen to this podcast for an eye-opening journey with John Bingham and a team of climbers on their perilous journey to the top of 23,000 foot (6,900 meters) Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the western hemisphere.
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Update: Best Solutions for the Knocked Out Tooth
20 februari 2023 · 13 min
Yikes! A tooth has been knocked out. Once you find it, what liquid should you put it in while you go to the dentist? Listen as wilderness dentist, Dr. Paul Schmutz, gives us the latest data on the best solution for the knocked out tooth.
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Adventure: The Ultra Runner
7 februari 2023 · 19 min
What does it take to run one of these incredibly long and difficult ultramarathons? What do you eat? What shoes do you wear? And what does it take to complete one? Listen as ultramarathoner Magnus Tveit inspires us.
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Update: 'Kneed' Ski Bindings?
3 februari 2023 · 11 min
Ankles and legs are protected with well oiled ski bindings. But the knees sure have taken a hit since bindings came out. New quick release heel bindings are supposed to help. Do we 'kneed' them? This update podcast looks at common ski injures to the knees and how to help prevent them. Lees meer
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Ouch
15 januari 2023 · 24 min
We all know what 'Ouch" means - something hurts. Pain at home may be a big nuisance. But pain in the backcountry is always a bigger problem. How do we evaluate and manage pain in the wilderness? The answers will surprise you.
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This Ability not Disability in the Wilderness
28 december 2022 · 24 min
Have you ever thought about taking someone with a disability into the wilderness? What are the unique challenges that you should consider? In this podcast Dr. Joey Fyans discusses why it is important to get people with cognitive and physical disabilities into the wilderness setting and how to do it. Lees meer
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The Climbers Weight
14 december 2022 · 14 min
How low do you go? Climbing is called an ‘antigravitational’ sport. So, the lighter the weight, the easier it is to climb. But some climbers take this to an extreme so that disordered eating becomes a problem. Lighter weight means less calories for performance. This podcast introduces the topic. Lees meer
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Update: RICE and MEAT
1 december 2022 · 16 min
For years we have all used RICE therapy for treatment of athletic injuries. But now MEAT is becoming the preferred therapy. What do we do in the wilderness for these types of injuries? This update looks at the issues.
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Chocolate Milk and the Metabolic Window
12 november 2022 · 23 min
How good is chocolate milk for recovery? Is there a 'metabolic window'? When should outdoor enthusiasts drink that incredibly desirable recovery drink? Listen as we answer these important questions.
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Alone But Never Alone
19 oktober 2022 · 24 min
Your wilderness experience begins with travel. Listen as Dr. Natalie Bronthius gives fascinating tips on how to stay safe as we travel, especially for solo travelers. She covers common social media scams, Uber/Taxi/Lyft safety, hitch hiking, hotel robberies, and getting lost. Lees meer
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Adventure: Climbing to the Top
17 oktober 2022 · 23 min
Brian Squire started climbing when he was 'born.' He won his first of two bouldering national championships at age 15. What does it take to climb to the top. Listen as Brain tells his incredible story.
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Update: Don't Touch that Bat!
27 september 2022 · 15 min
Rabies virus can be found in many wild and domestic animals. Listen as this podcast gives the details of this universally deadly disease.
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Adventure: Above the Clouds
10 september 2022 · 25 min
An unlikely climber, Carol Masheter, was 61 years old when she summited Mt. Everest. And that was only the beginning. Before she was done, she had climbed to the top of all 9 of the 7 Summits and became the only person to summit them in her 60's. Listen to this amazing story. Lees meer
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Adventure: The King of Peaks
1 september 2022 · 22 min
In July of 2022, a group of 12 people climbed Utah's highest mountain, King's Peak in the USA. This hike draws many people to a great height where many common hiking problems occur.
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These Things Suck
7 augustus 2022 · 18 min
There are a lot of inconveniences and perils in the outdoors. But there are several that literally will suck you in. Listen and find out common ways that nature grabs us.
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Searching for Alpha Gal
29 mei 2022 · 16 min
A 57 year old lady had a rash that despite extensive therapy, would not go away. Doctors went searching for the cause and found of all things - sugar - Alpha Gal.
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Common Climbing Injuries
2 april 2022 · 27 min
One of the most exciting modern sports is also the most ancient of activities - rock climbing. So, what are the most common traumatic and over use injures in this fantastic sport? What is a suspension injury? These and other medical issues are reviewed in this episode. Lees meer
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Evacuation
23 maart 2022 · 30 min
The decision to evacuate is a difficult one at best. But when, how and by what method makes the decision more complex. In this podcast, cases are discussed that point out some of the difficulties.
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Adventure: The Epic First Ascent of Mt. Hunter's South Face
7 februari 2022 · 30 min
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 Alaska's Mt. Hunter.
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Update: Frostbite Treatment
19 januari 2022 · 9 min
Listen as Dr. Alex Charmoz details the latest treatments for this terrible cold injury.
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Case Study: Rescue from the Bugaboos
19 januari 2022 · 11 min
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 get him out? Listen as Dr. Alex Charmoz describes this dramatic rescue from the Bugaboo Mountains in British Columbia, Canada. Lees meer
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Case Study: My Son Died of Altitude Sickness
3 januari 2022 · 26 min
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 Doug's father tells his story.
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Adventure: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
19 december 2021 · 25 min
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 experience in the Summer of 2021 as he did the unbelievable, hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. Lees meer
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Incident Command in Searching for a Lost Person
10 december 2021 · 10 min
A search and rescue is impossible without supervision to oversee all of the many nuances and problems that arise. Incident Command or IC, is essential. This podcast outline the operation and organization of a rescue.