After Episode 104 I Believe in Helmets with Brandon Cox, came out, we were all reminded how important helmets are to protect your brain from brain injuries. Climber and ICU nurse Wendy Forrester (@wpforrester) helps break down what happens in the brain during a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Seeking professional training with a qualified mountain guide, however, can be a valuable experience for outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels and can potentially help to mitigate risks on future trips.

Have you ever heard the phrase “Cotton Kills?” One thing that we can each do to be a responsible outdoors person is to dress appropriately for the activity and weather to minimize the risk of getting too wet and too cold which could lead to hypothermia. A few weeks ago, I spoke with Lawson Glidden, owner of Minus33, and he graciously provided this follow-up about the Wonders of Wool and why wool should be your outdoor go-to material.

Dave Weber is a Climbing Ranger in Grand Teton National Park and a Flight Paramedic and Hoist Rescuer for Intermountain Life Flight. Listen to this short video as he tells us what happens when you press the ‘SOS’ button or the emergency feature on your satellite communication device.

A couple months ago, in Ep. 88, Matt mentioned a book that helped him during his recovery after falling 1000 feet down South Maroon Bell. After some of my listeners expressed interest in learning more about the book, Matt graciously agreed to create this video giving a quick, 5 minute summary overview of what Learned Optimism covers. I hope you enjoy!

It is important to know the difference between heat exhaustion vs heat stroke and how both conditions are treated.