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Mount Katahdin, Hypothermia, and What “Everything I Could” Means
Bert Goris’s death on Mount Katahdin raises lessons about hypothermia, weather, exposed terrain, and preparedness. Jason Marsteiner examines how training expands what “everything I could” means without judging the hikers who tried to help.
Grand Canyon Flash Flood: What Happened and Lessons for Hikers
The August 2026 Grand Canyon flash flood exposes the limits of familiar campsites, warning systems, and last-minute escape plans. Jason Marsteiner’s original analysis is followed by verified updates, practical safety lessons, and a remembrance of John Giusti, Brent Rosenkranz, and Timothy Allen Smith.
Should You Follow a River If You Get Lost Hiking?
Following a river can feel like a way out when you are lost, but downstream does not guarantee a safe route or nearby help. Learn how to assess terrain, crossings, weather, daylight and your remaining energy, and when a mapped waterway can actually help you navigate.
Black Bears, Brown Bears, and the Problem With “Rules” in Bear Country
Bear advice is often reduced to simple rules, but real encounters are rarely that clean. This article breaks down the difference between black bears and grizzlies, how defensive and predatory behavior change the response, and why tools like bear spray only help when they are carried, practiced, and understood. It also covers cubs, seasonal behavior, wind, terrain, bear sign, dogs, and the common mistakes people make when fear takes over.
Wilderness First Aid: How to Assess Injuries in the Backcountry
This article breaks down how to assess and manage injuries when something goes wrong in the backcountry using real-world, practical methods. You will learn how to think through a situation, prioritize what matters, and take action with limited resources. Whether you are on a trail, on the road, or at home, these are skills that help you step in with confidence instead of standing by.
What to Put in a Go Bag for Evacuation
Wildfire season gets people thinking about leaving fast, but most wait until it is already unfolding to figure out what to do. When that happens, people panic, overpack the wrong things, and realize they do not have a plan. This breakdown focuses on what you are going to need when you have to leave and do not know when you are coming back.
Medic Minute # 3 – Illness at altitude
Illness at altitude Acute Mountain Sickness / High Altitude Pulmonary Edema / High Altitude Cerebral Edema Click HERE to read the article on our web page. Early August, […]