Hypothermia Recognition and Response: Field Lessons from Five Years as an Emergency Medical Responder
The Day I Was the Patient I’ve responded to cold-exposure calls over the years. But the incident that taught me the most about hypothermia recognition wasn’t one I attended as a responder — it was one where I was the person going down. I was hiking in mild conditions, the kind of day that doesn’t […]
Compass and Navigation: How to Use a Map Without GPS
In a world brimming with GPS devices, apps, and digital maps, there’s something deeply satisfying—and reassuring—about knowing how to navigate using just a map and a compass. As someone who has navigated solo through remote wilderness and taken instructor-led navigation courses, I can say there’s an unmatched confidence that comes from mastering traditional compass and […]