Plan & Prepare
White Water Rafting
Safety is a critical concern for any activity around water, especially when children are involved. It can take less than 60 seconds for an adult…
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Heat illness can come from exposure to high temperatures, with or without over-exertion. Symptoms range from mild headaches to debilitating nausea and cramps, to briefly…
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GOES is designed to provide the knowledge and confidence you need to get outdoors, push your comfort zone, and have safer outdoor adventures. Having the…
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It’s never easy to end a trip early, and the decision is complicated by many factors. You have probably spent time and money planning and…
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Bleeding wounds can lead to serious blood loss, and infection can lead to major health complications. Fortunately, you can prepare for wound care situations with…
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Injuries to muscles, bones and joints can happen quickly from a fall or misstep without warning. They can range in severity from mild sprains, unstable…
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Lightning strikes have massive electrical charges averaging 30 million volts, with a temperature hotter than the surface of our sun. Thunder is the sound of…
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Even small burns can be painful and debilitating, while larger burns may cause severe pain and predispose to complications such as infection, dehydration, and scars.…
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Chest pain can either represent a mild condition or a potentially life-threatening situation. It can be challenging to differentiate potential causes in an outdoor setting.…
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Explore the great outdoors safely and sustainably…
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