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Eats for the upwardly mobile

Article Abstract:

Good nutrition is important when backpacking at high altitudes, even though eating and cooking are more difficult. A high-calorie diet with sufficient water is essential. Recipes are included for smoked salmon pasta, potato-nut patties and chicken curry.

Health aspects, Outdoor cookery, Outdoor cooking, Backpacking

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When good shoulders go bad: it's called impingement, it's painful, but it's easy to prevent

Article Abstract:

Carrying a backpack does not usually cause impingement. Repetitive motion is usually the cause. Tips on strengthening shoulders include performing strengthening exercises. Several are shown and described.

Methods, Exercise, Shoulder

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Burning issue

Article Abstract:

Wilderness medical emergencies such as burns and scalds should be cooled immediately. After cooling, medical care should be administered based on the depth, extent and level of pain caused by the burn.

Burns and scalds, Burn therapy

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