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Over forty years ago, the publication of ‘The End of Nature’ popularized a topic that was then largely unfamiliar to the general public. The book’s author, Bill McKibben, brought the subject of global warming to light and has advocated for climate...
When you aim for the top, you must be ready to fail. This is the mentali...
Follow BD athlete Sam Elias and talented setter, comp climber and all-ar...
Author(s):
James Samels
,
Arlene Lieberman
,
Jacob Brewer
“I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.” — George Washington Carver
In this age of over-pola...
Author: Steve Smith
Two recent (USA) court cases pose a new threat to outdoor adventure, for both commercial and private adventurers, and run contrary to practices and values which the outdoor community has worked hard to develop. I will outline the two cases, and offer some analysis of the threats which the cases m...
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News
News Date: April 11, 2024
This recall involves Jugader Zipline Kits containing a cable wire that is 160-foot long and 4-mm thick, a blue trolley, and a hanging plastic seat.
Hazard: The zipline’s stainless-steel cable can break, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 20 reports of the cable ...
News Type: Equipment Recalls
News Date: February 22, 2024
This recall involves select Cascade Designs camping cooking pots. The anodized aluminum pots are various 1- to 2-liter pots sold individually and as a part of stove systems and kits. The recalled models include Reactor, Trail Lite and PocketRocket Stove Kits. MSR is written on the side of the pot...
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Risk Management
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Documents
Author(s):
Gordon G. Giesbrecht, PhD
The “Cold Card” is a concise, easy-to-use decision aid that can be carried in the field by wilderness search and rescue teams or medical responders to advise on assessment and care of cold-exposed patients. It is available for free download and unlimited use for education or in-field instruction by any individual or group. The card should be printed on heavy, waterproof stock (13×18 cm) for use in all weather conditions.For more information, see the 2018 WEM article “Cold Card” to...