Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)

Lightning kills hikers and climbers every year, often because they underestimate the danger or wait too long to act. This podcast focuses on the critical decisions that can save lives in the mountains: recognizing the warning signs, understanding when to turn back, and knowing what to do when a thunderstorm approaches. Because when it comes to lightning, the right decision ma...

When we’re hiking or exercising for hours, especially in hot conditions, staying hydrated seems simple: drink water. But the physiology of hydration is much more interesting than that.

In this episode, we’ll look at what actually happens after you take a drink—how your intestines absorb water, why sodium is important, and why a small amount of carbohydrate can dramatica...