Tag: safety
Creating trans-inclusive outdoor groups
I talked to 35 transgender people about what makes them feel safe and included in outdoor groups. Here is what they told me.
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Is it safe to ski tour this weekend?
I want to tell you a somewhat embarrassing story, back when I did not know much about winter. It was about five years ago in the fall. The leaves on the trees hadn’t even changed yet. My friend had invited me on a backpacking trip in Strathcona Park. A few days before we were supposed…
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Staying safe outside
I recently saw North Shore SAR’s post about “Top 5 Favourite Hikes (To Rescue People From).” In it, they challenged bloggers and photographers to share more outdoor safety information. Good point! The best place to get safety information is from the pros, such as: I also find it really helpful to talk with other friends about…
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5 Reasons to Take a Wilderness First Aid Course
I heard screaming in the distance as I hurried down the path. My friend was holding her hand covered in blood. A finger lay on the ground a few feet away from her. I froze in fear for a moment before I composed myself. It was a rubber finger. The blood was fake too.
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