Men's Health
It is always nice for a man to
get out in the wilderness and camp, fish, or hunt. It can also be dangerous.
Make sure that if you do go out into the great outdoors that you follow these
helpful tips to insure that you stay safe. Let someone know your itinerary and
instruct them to call Park Service emergency if you are overdue. Stay on the
trail. Hiking off the trail increases the potential for injury. When hiking as a
group keep track of each other and wait at all trail junctions. Always carry
extra food and water, rain gear, and extra clothes in case you may have to spend
the night. If you become ill or injured, send someone in your party for help.
Write down your exact location, age, height, weight, gender, and a description
of your symptoms and give it to your messenger. This will ensure an appropriate
emergency response.
*Information provided by
TheNational Park
Service
Links to Men's Health Websites:
Men's Health Week
Men's Health Network
Science
Daily
Prostate Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Safety in the Great Outdoors:
Olympic National Park
Small game hunting and your safety in the wilderness
Wilderness First Aid
Center for Safety in the
Wilderness