Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)

For years we have all used RICE therapy for treatment of athletic injuries. But now MEAT is becoming the preferred therapy.  What do we do in the wilderness for these types of injuries?  This update looks at the issues.

How good is chocolate milk for recovery? Is there a 'metabolic window'?  When should outdoor enthusiasts drink that incredibly desirable recovery drink?  Listen as we answer these important questions.  

Your wilderness experience begins with travel.   Listen as Dr. Natalie Bronthius gives fascinating tips on how to stay safe as we travel, especially for solo travelers.  She covers common social media scams, Uber/Taxi/Lyft safety, hitch hiking, hotel robberies, and getting lost.

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Brian Squire started climbing when he was 'born.'  He won his first of two bouldering national championships at age 15.  What does it take to climb to the top. Listen as Brain tells his incredible  story.

Rabies virus can be found in many wild and domestic animals.  Listen as this podcast gives the details of this universally deadly disease. 

An  unlikely climber, Carol Masheter, was 61 years old when she summited Mt. Everest.  And that was only the beginning. Before she was done, she had climbed to the top of all 9 of the 7 Summits and became the only person to summit them in her 60's. Listen to this amazing story. 

In July of 2022, a group of 12 people climbed Utah's highest mountain, King's Peak in the USA.  This hike draws many people to a great height where many common hiking problems occur.

There are a lot of inconveniences and perils in the outdoors.  But there are several that literally will suck you in.   Listen and find out common ways that nature grabs us.

A 57 year old lady had a rash that despite extensive therapy, would not go away.  Doctors went searching for the cause and found of all things - sugar - Alpha Gal. 

One of the most exciting modern sports is also the most ancient of activities - rock climbing.  So, what are the most common traumatic and over use injures in this fantastic sport? What is a suspension injury?  These and other medical issues are reviewed in this episode.