Category | Wilderness first aid

Volunteer in Uganda Opportunities That Make a Difference

Posted on 09 March 2010

Uganda is one of the most beautiful bastions of the African wilderness and has everything for a global tourist or even a backpacker. From trekking opportunities in the volcanic Great Rift Valley to exploring the Gorilla hideouts deep in the mountains; from sunbathing at the isolated and magnificent beaches on the Ssese Islands that seem [...]

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Volunteer at Fundacion Juan Xxiii in Nicaragua

Posted on 05 March 2010

To empower an auto sustainable humanitarian development toward a more just society, Creating the conditions an right attitude in individuals as well as communities, That can warranty an organized development in creating a more permanent improvement in the quality of life of the people in need. We also promote social and cultural values trough human [...]

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Camping Gear Essentials – Colorado Wilderness Adventure

Posted on 01 March 2010

Colorado is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the country. Throngs of backpackers, lugging along their camping gear, take on the various hiking trails leading them to rugged terrains of snowcapped mountain peaks. Outdoor adventurers can choose from short, moderate and easy overnight hiking and campout, to week long adventure along more challenging [...]

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Survival Tips – Ten Life-savers

Posted on 21 February 2010

1. Read Or Watch Survival StoriesIf you have read many true wilderness survival stories, you know that many people who probably shouldn’t have survived did so because they refused to give up. Attitude matters, and to get the right attitude, you need to be able to truly believe that you will find a way to [...]

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Volunteer for San Jose Hospital in Nicaragua

Posted on 19 February 2010

This hospial provide health and medication for patients, according to their illness or needs that any given patient may have at the moment. We have an emergency room for the different treatments that any population may request, we attend anything from minor surgery, to major surgery, seriously illnesses and wounds, women in labor, c-sections, newborns, [...]

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Volunteer for Roberto Smith Institute in Nicaragua

Posted on 11 February 2010

This is the only high school institute in the town of Moyogalpa, they are preparing the youth to improve their skills on education in a broad way, currently they are working to improve the chemistry laboratory, and they also recived as a donation an excelent computer laboratory, all this along with the regular classes such [...]

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Ten Essential Backpacking Trip Must Haves

Posted on 08 February 2010

know what you’ll run into o a backpacking trip; rain, snow, lightning, rockslides, dehydration, altitude sickness, and the aches and pains associated with hauling a 40-60 pound backpack along mountainous trails. Trekking into the wilderness should not be taken lightly because there are real dangers, but these can be mitigated with the following ten backpacking [...]

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Survival Kits: How to Select the Right Gear

Posted on 06 February 2010

You can either choose to put together your own emergency kit, or better still, you can buy a pre assembled kit from one of the many suppliers online. A pre-assembled survival kit can offer you a variety of emergency supplies that are designed to meet special needs. Here’s what to look for when you’re shopping [...]

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Hiking Survival Items to NEVER Leave Without

Posted on 05 February 2010

You could probably just buy a commercial survival hiking pack but if you want to bring a pack that caters to your own specific needs, consider putting together one yourself.  Here’s how:Have enough water to keep you hydratedHuman beings can survive for some time without food but going without water for extended periods of time [...]

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Volunteer for Masatepe City Hall in Nicaragua

Posted on 02 February 2010

City hall deals with all kind of different problems regarding the entire community, and it’s surrounding, from habitat for the needy, to road maintenance, reforestation, education, health, construction and maintenance of roads, play yards, and play court for the youth. If a major disaster happens in the community city hall is the first response for [...]

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