BWLS - Basic Wilderness Life Support
BWLS - Basic Wilderness Life Support
Richard J Ingebretsen MD PhD
From the University of Utah School of Medicine - Prepare to Explore! For all who venture into the outdoors, take the knowledge of wilderness medicine with you. Log onto BWLS.online to learn how to certify in BWLS - Basic Wilderness Life Support.
Protein and Energy Bars:  Which is right for you?
What was the energy bar you grabbed for your last hike or adventure? Why did you chose that one? Listen as Dr Kary Woodruff teaches us the right bar to chose for our activities.
Jun 25, 2023
22 min
Getting Ready
Are you ready for your favorite outdoor activity? When the seasons change, our minds and hearts turn to our favorite outdoor sport. Listen as this podcasts reminds us of the little things that keep us safe and healthy in the outdoors
May 22, 2023
21 min
Caffeine for Wilderness Activities
Should you use caffeine to enhance your hike or your big climb? Listen as Dr. Kary Woodruff discusses the science of the effects of caffeine on performance and provides us with practical tips on how to use caffeine to benefit outdoor activities.
May 3, 2023
19 min
Update:  New Solutions for a Knocked out Tooth
Oh boy - a tooth is knocked out! After you find the tooth, what solution do you put it in while going to the dentist. How much time do you have? Listen as Dr. Paul Schmutz tells us about about the correct solutions for a knocked out tooth.
Feb 20, 2023
12 min
Adventure:  Running the Ultra Distance
What does it take to run one of these incredibly long and difficult ultramarathons? What do you eat? What shoes do you wear? And what does it take to complete one? Listen as ultramarathoner Magnus Tveit inspires us.
Feb 10, 2023
18 min
Update:  Protect Those Knees When Skiing
Ankles and legs are protected with well oiled ski bindings. But the knees sure have taken a hit since bindings came out. New quick release heel bindings are supposed to help. Do we 'kneed' them? This update podcast looks at common ski injures to the knees and how to help prevent them.
Feb 5, 2023
11 min
Clothing for the Outdoors
To understand the use of clothing, it is first essential to understand heat. To some, clothing might seem like an afterthought. But it is the first and most important layer of protection between you and the elements. No level of skill or planning can make up for ill-chosen clothing. This podcast outlines the science behind what we wear outdoors.
Jan 17, 2023
21 min
These Things Suck
There are a lot of inconveniences and perils in the outdoors. But there are several that literally will suck you in. Listen and find out common ways that nature grabs us.
Jan 16, 2023
17 min
Ouch
We all know what 'Ouch" means - something hurts. Pain at home may be a big nuisance. But pain in the backcountry is always a bigger problem. How do we evaluate and manage pain in the wilderness? The answers will surprise you.
Jan 15, 2023
23 min
Being Too Hot or Too Cold in the Outdoors
How does heat leave your body? What is cold? What is the right way to maintain body temperature while in the backcountry? Listen as we discuss problems of being too hot or too cold in the outdoors.
May 30, 2022
19 min
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