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HOW TO: Threats to Survival: Hypothermia
Hypothermia's a term that you've probably heard more than once, but never really thought too much about. Out in the wild, in the middle of winter, you should be familiar not just with the term,...
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HOW TO: How to Avoid, Recognize, and Treat Hypothermia.
Winter is by far my favorite time for backpacking and camping. Still, there's no reason to be a hero: instead, STAY SAFE.Avoiding HypothermiaDress in warm layers. Stay as dry as possible. Protect yourself from wind,...
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HOW TO: Recognizing and battling hypothermia
It doesn’t take extreme cold to develop a case of hypothermia. Most cases of hypothermia occur when the air temperature is between 30 and 50 degrees, according to Keith Snyder, chief of the Hunter-Trapper Education Division...