Woman backpacker in front of water

Choosing a Medical Kit for a Multi-Day Backpacking Trip

We asked a wilderness guide for tips from his experience on how to be medically prepared for trips into the wilderness. He provided us with great questions to ask yourself before you choose a first...
Poison oak

Allergic Reaction to Poison Oak - Lessons on Carrying Diphenhydramine

The fog hit hard on the morning of November 23rd and I awoke knowing that something was not quite right. Although the Big Sur area is well known for its low visibility and dense fog, I knew that I ...
Avalanche Safety Tips from the National Ski Patrol

Avalanche Safety Tips from the National Ski Patrol

With the growing free skiing/riding movement, more and more skiers and snowboarders head out of ski area boundaries every winter in search of untracked powder and adventure. In the backcountry howe...
Be Safe This Summer: Another Look at the 10 Essentials Checklist

Be Safe This Summer: Another Look at the 10 Essentials Checklist

The warm weather is finally here and if you’re like us you’re chomping at the bit to enjoy it! If you’ve done any hiking, camping, or backpacking, you’re probably familiar with the 10 Essentials yo...
Family Camping

Family Camping First Aid Essentials

It’s summertime! That means it is time to get outside and explore your state and national parks, recreation areas, and favorite campgrounds. Before you pack up the kids into the SUV, be sure to rev...
Girls on the ground learning wilderness skills

SheJumps: Teaching Outdoor Safety with Adventure Medical Kits

We’re excited to partner with SheJumps in their efforts to get more women and girls involved in the outdoors and educated about outdoor safety. They used gear from Adventure® Medical Kits and Survi...
Men standing in front of helicopter with medical kit

Removing Russian Olive Trees: Collaborative Trainings in Escalante, UT

By Canyon Country Discovery Center Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC) is a youth Conservation Corps that trains up to 56 individuals every year on various conservation and restoration techniques. CC...
Tick on leaves

Lyme Disease: The Biggest Health Threat To Outdoor Enthusiasts This Summer

By Christopher Van Tilburg, MD. I’ve been chomped by a tick multiple times, as have most people who regularly tramp in the outdoors. It’s creepy – the tick drops onto your skin, burrows in painless...
May laying in cave with backpack

What’s in My Pack: Summer Skiing in the Tetons with Adventurer Thomas Woodson

I have a pretty good streak for going skiing every month. 35 to be exact – every month since I moved west and started skiing. During these lonely summer months most of my friends have packed up the...