Wildfires
Wildfires can be some of the most devastating national disasters. The United States, and especially…
Yearly Archives: 2013
Venomous Snakes
In the United States, there are four species of venomous snakes and within those four…
Deseret Peak
At 11,031 feet, Deseret Peak is the highest point in the Stansbury Mountain range, located…
Lightning
Lightning can be a beautiful and frightening scene. When in the mountains, it’s just downright…
Dehydration
One of the main challenges that individuals will find while hiking not only in the…
Acute Mountain Sickness
Acute mountain sickness or AMS, also known as altitude sickness, can be a very serious…