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1. High Altitude Tips For Backpackers
December 16, 2006
My first high altitude experience was going to the top of Mount Shasta (14,179 feet) in California. My head was pounding like someone was knocking on a door, and this continued for hours. After I made it to the summit and began to descend, the pain went away. This is a clue to the primary treatment for any altitude related problems: go lower.
High Altitude Illnesses
Here are the three most common illnesses caused by altitude:
AMS or acute mountain sickness: Common when going above 10,000 feet (3000 meters) without proper acclimatization. Symptoms include headache, nausea, weakne... (read more)
Author: Steve Gillman | Article Views: 524
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2. A Toothache While Backpacking - What To Do
November 24, 2006
Getting a toothache while backpacking can be more than just annoying and inconvenient. It can end a good wilderness trip. Here are some tips for preventing a toothache before you head down that trail, and for treating it if you get one anyhow.
Wilderness Dental Care
First of all, don't ever go on a long backpacking trip if you have an unresolved tooth problem, or even the hint of a toothache starting. Go to your dentist and get it taken care of. If there is lingering pain, be sure to also get a prescription pain reliever to take with you.
Have dental work done far enough in adva... (read more)
Author: Steve Gillman | Article Views: 718
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3. Ultralight Backpacking Secrets
October 19, 2006
Ultralight backpacking? I remember when I first cut my toothbrush handle in half. I thought I was going light then, with thirty-five pounds on my back for a weekend backpacking trip. Now I am going heavy if get near fifteen pounds.
The biggest change was when I reduced the weight of the "big three." These are your backpack, sleeping bag and tent. This article, however, is about some of the "little" things I have learned along the way. They include weight-saving tricks, but also ways to be safe and comfortable as well.
Ultralight Backpacking Tips
- To have warm hiking shoes in th... (read more)
Author: Steve Gillman | Article Views: 577
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