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A Beginner's Guide to Wilderness Medicine

WEBWilderness medicine, unlike most kinds of modern medicine, is practiced wherever the patient is, whether that’s in a blizzard or scorching in a desert. This additional stressor …

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Nutrition for the Outdoorsy

WEBIdeally, your diet is made up of the three main macronutrients you need to function—carbohydrates, protein, and fats. The United States Dietary Guidelines say …

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Who Helps When You're Hurt in a National Park

WEBSatellite beacons and phones can also be good methods of calling for help, especially if you’re staying in a remote area for a longer period. Park rangers can also …

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The Utah Avalanche Center: Staying Safe in the Wasatch Backcountry

WEBHowever, backcountry skiing is not without risk, and since 1990, Utah has averaged 4 avalanche fatalities per year. Despite state-of-the-art advances in …

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Psychological Safety in Outdoor Groups

WEBThere is a concept used in the business and tech industries called “psychological safety,” which applies to how we make decisions in the outdoors. …

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Utah's Native Pharmacy

WEBThe Thread Leaf Ragwort is also native to Utah and can be found throughout most of the Western United States. It is a plant that enjoys an arid climate and is found …

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Why We Need to Help Save The Great Salt Lake

WEBIt starts by changing the narrative. In 2019, the Utah legislature passed House Concurrent Resolution 10, recognizing “the critical importance of ensuring …

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Wheels in Wilderness: An Examination of The Wilderness Act

WEBThese are lands protected by the Wilderness Act of 1964 and can only be accessed by horseback, backcountry skiing, kayaking, or hiking. Any transportation with …

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A New U.S. Record for Longest Highline

WEBOn Nov. 11, they began this journey by spanning a 1-kilometer-long and 200-meter-high gap with one-inch-wide segments of webbing. Their mission was a …

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Trip Feature: Bike-packing the Western Wildlands and Great Divide …

WEBThere’s a saying commonly attributed to Lao-Tzu, a Chinese philosopher, that states, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” For Liam …

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Insider's guide to Alta

WEBInsider’s guide to Alta. Esther Aboussou November 27, 2016. In the United States there are three skiers-only resorts, two of which are in Utah. Alta Ski Resort is …

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