September/October ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 24 Number 5 Zipper Injuries It was a beautiful summer day, and the group had just finished a refreshing swim in a mountain lake. Folks were off getting dried and changing into dry clothing with anticipation of fresh grilled fish for dinner when the wilderness was pierced by a loud yelp. As […]
Your mountain rescue team receives a call from dispatch around 4pm requesting that your team respond to a canyon area for a report of an injured hiker. The area is out of cell phone range. A member of the injured hiker’s party hiked for 2 hours to get to an area with cell phone reception. […]
July/August 2011 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 24 Number 4 By Frank Hubbell, DO Cestoda – Hymenolepis: This is the scientific taxomony for the Class Cestoda – tapeworms. In previous issues of the WMNL, we have discussed the Taenia and Echinococcus tapeworms. In this edition we will explore the Hymenolepidiae tapeworms.
July/August 2011 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 24 Number 4 My Knife By Frank Hubbell, DO One of the more common expedition problems is the minor wound that is caused by the handling and mishandling of knives. Knives are an essential part of the outdoor experience. They have many important uses, and they come in a variety of […]
