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As much as I am loathe to admit it, I was not my best self towards the end of our Wind River expedition last summer. I was grumpy, irritable, and snapping at my teammates, even though my Instagram ...

When Ben Cargill’s leg shattered during his descent of Moat Mountain, his survival in the frigid, snowy weather depended on the preparedness of himself and his friends to keep him warm and stable u...

I’ve stressed over the years the importance of having a first aid kit as well as the training to use it. I’ve used kits for cuts, scraps, blisters, sprains, injuries resulting from auto accidents, ...

By Christopher Van Tilburg, MD The final week of 2010 was bittersweet for snow sports enthusiasts. Massive storms pummeled the Western mountains in North America with big fat flakes. Skiers and sno...

Here at Adventure Medical Kits, we’re all about adventure – it’s in our name! But how do you define adventure? What makes an adventure an adventure? We started asking ourselves that question and we...

By Buck Tilton Not all snow is created equal—it can be soft and dry, heavy and wet, hard as rock—but most snow can be shaped into a quick shelter and, in an emergency, a snow shelter may save your ...

At  Adventure Medical Kits, periodically we ask top athletes what essential items they pack before competing in their particular sport or activity. This week we asked three-time World 24 Hour Mount...

What would you do if hail started pelting your head when your miles from civilization with only a tent for shelter? Keep reading for a humorous account of how a fellow adventurer handled thi...

Check out these great tips found on REI.com Seek Instruction This article and accompanying videos provide an overview of 2 primary navigational tools, map and compass. But even watching and reading...