The 10 Essential Items (or 11) for Safe Outdoor Activities
When we prepare for an outdoor activity — whether it’s a day hike, an overnight trek, or a more technical expedition (with more than two nights) — we carry more than…
Safety
Safety: how satellite services operate in emergencies and rescues
Essential in planning outdoor activities, safety is one of the fundamental pillars for those who practice trekking, climbing, cycling, among other modalities. On the equipment list – especially for those who…
How to Minimize Risks During Outdoor Activities
How often have you, while traveling, hired local services without prior research? Or exposed yourself to a risky situation without preparation? Unfortunately, this is a common scenario among tourists engaging in…
SPOT + AirMarker: a safety duo for outdoor activities
When it comes to remote environments —such as trekking, mountaineering, open sea navigation, or expeditions in dense forests— planning is just the beginning. True safety lies in the ability to communicate…
Bee Stings: How to Avoid Them?
How to Avoid Bee Accidents During Mountain Activities Although many people who engage in mountain activities have heard stories of bee-related accidents, serious encounters with bees in the mountains are not…
Lightning accident
Is it safe to be on the mountain during a storm? Well, certainly not! More than a hundred people die in Brazil every year due to lightning-related accidents, and a much…
Why I decided to use the SPOT Gen4 on the Camino de Santiago
As I prepared for the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, I decided to bring the Spot Gen4, even though I knew that most of the route had cell coverage and access…
10 Tips to Stay Safe in the Mountains
Even if you have been practicing this activity for some time, and especially if you are just starting to venture into the mountains, here are some tips to help you be…
The different levels of wilderness first aid training
“I found a runner going in circles, confused.” “A runner was alone, clinging to a log, delirious.” “I was weak, out of energy, and kept drinking water thinking I was dehydrated,…
RECCO Technology: safety in rescue operations in natural environments
RECCO technology is a vital innovation in the field of rescue in natural environments, being particularly popular among skiers, snowboarders, trail runners, mountain bikers, mountaineers, and outdoor activity enthusiasts. This system…
I got lost, now what?
Today I want to discuss two aspects related to being lost in the mountains: what to do (how to behave) and medical problems that may develop. I counted on the collaboration…
Think twice before drinking water from a river
“The world’s best water runs down the backs of lizards.” You may not have read or heard this phrase yet – it’s a joke that illustrates the situation where river water…
