Cardio-pulminary Resuscitation is a technique to re-start normal breathing. It's...

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Once you've achieved some basic fitness as preparations for a good hike, there are a few other things that will help you get completely ready. General fitness is great, but there are specialized activities that are appropriate to hiking, another specialized form of exercise.
Walking barefoot around the house and yard is not a bad idea. It's not essential, but it helps toughen up the soles of your feet. Even with hiking boots and good socks it never hurts to have something a little tougher...

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Millions of hikers travel along wilderness paths every year, enjoying the experience without injury. But, unfortunately, accidents do happen. A little knowledge can help quell the panic and reduce the seriousness of most of them.
First, a little preparation.
For anything longer than about a two-hour hike, you should do some planning. Have a good idea of where you are going. Pack a first aid kit. Your first aid kit should contain at least the following useful items:
- Gauze and...

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There are as many backpacks on the market today as there are trails to use them on. They come in all sizes and colors, in a range of materials and with enough add-on extras to satisfy the most demanding gadget freak. But let's just review some of the basics, in order to clear a path through the blizzard.
Small packs, such as waist packs or fanny packs, aren't technically backpacks. After all, they're not worn on the back. But they serve a similar purpose on a smaller scale. For short hikes,...

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