Wilderness Medicine & Injuries
What’s knee pain for hikers?
No. This is no Hiker’s itch of course, but Hiker’s pains. If you have been a hiker for a decade or if you have been going outdoors every week since last year or worse, banged your knee somewhere in the woods (from a fall or what), then you must have experienced “knee pain” at one …...
Hard lessons earned uphill
Tragedies on mountaineers uphill always struck me as ” lessons earned in harsh reality”. Not to dampen the spirits and valor of the survivors, but negating the whispers of nature will always lead to disastrous consequences. And in mountaineering, this is “hard boiled reality”. Two members of a mountaineering club...
Never attempt to climb when you are half prepared!
Or if you’re not 100% sure you have tried preparing for the climb you wanted. I for one, will always encourage people to go outdoors even once in their lifetime and be one with nature But I frown upon trekking or climbing with inadequate preparation. There’s much difference between being just plain stupid and a …...
A doctor died while spelunking!
With over 10 years of caving experience in his belt, a companion of qualified spelunkers and a medical practice behind, Dr. Adolf Espina’s death sent a chilling message outdoor enthusiasts and spelunkers alike: Spelunking is a risky hobby and equipment reliability is not just an option- it’s a must! This tragic death reminds...
Few tips on how to spoil your trekking and caving adventure…
I’m a full blown outdoor geek.And I’m beginning to evolve into a “fun loving and adventurous” caveman. But as I further plunge into this risky behavior, I noticed I’m getting more and more mistakes and less of enjoyment. And I begin to ask, “why”? Did my level of satisfaction changed over time?...
