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Adventures near and far, of varying skill levels, all require preparation and planning to ensure summer safety. Photo by Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When you\u2019re planning your outdoor adventures, don\u2019t forget to account for summer safety.<\/p>\n

For Dr. Nathan Anderson<\/a>, an emergency medicine physician at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center<\/a>, the principles are similar to those used in the emergency department.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur approach in the (emergency room) is always an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cThese basic principles can help you avoid trouble, and get out of trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n

Know where you\u2019re going<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Be ready to face the challenges posed by the environment you\u2019ll be exploring.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re going for a bike ride out in the backcountry of Moab, you better know how to change a bike tire,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cAnd if you\u2019re going to do the Zirkle Circle<\/a> early in the season, you should prepare for some water crossings that are wet, fast and cold.\u201d<\/p>\n

Similarly, prepare for weather. To combat the desert\u2019s sun and heat, bring a hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen<\/a> and light-colored clothing, all of which can help you avoid sunburn and heat-related illness, such as sunstroke (or heat stroke). And to deal with the cold, wet weather or higher elevations, bring rain gear and insulating layers to stay warm and dry as temperatures dip and storms blow in.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget your headlamps. \u201cRealize that camping is a 24-hour activity, and the dark is part of that,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cBe prepared to handle the dark with lights and batteries.\u201d<\/p>\n

Keep basic summer safety gear on hand: extra water and food, matches and fire starter, a first-aid kit, insect repellent and emergency shelter.<\/p>\n

Know what you need<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Be prepared to meet your needs for food, water and shelter.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor that Moab trip, you\u2019re going to need a lot more water than you\u2019d need for a four-mile hike to Fish Creek Falls,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cOr if you\u2019re doing two days of strenuous hiking, be prepared to feed your body.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that critter encounters are common.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom moose to mosquitoes to microbes, avoidance is the best policy,\u201d Anderson said.<\/p>\n

Always filter water to avoid parasites such as Giardia, which can cause diarrhea, nausea and fatigue. Wear bug repellent to ward off mosquitoes and ticks<\/a>, which can pass along various diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, West Nile Virus and Lyme disease.<\/p>\n

Know how to react to those larger animals. For moose, that means slowly walking away, and avoiding the temptation to take a selfie.<\/p>\n

Also be ready to help others with you, especially young children.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only are you responsible for taking care of yourself and your needs, but you might be asked to do that for your companions,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cThis is especially important for people who are hiking with kids. They\u2019re strong aerobically, but they\u2019re also very fragile and vulnerable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anticipate trouble<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Always leave an itinerary with a friend or coworker. \u201cIf you don\u2019t show up, they\u2019ll know where to look,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cWhether that\u2019s at Devil\u2019s Causeway in the Flat Tops, or down in Denver.\u201d<\/p>\n

Have a fully charged cell phone and a backup source of power. And don\u2019t go it alone: bring a buddy, so you can help each other through any injuries or issues.<\/p>\n

Never underestimate the expertise your particular trip entails. A two-hour tube float<\/a> down the Yampa River is not the same as a three-day rafting trip through the Gates of Lodore.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe longer or more remote or more technical your trip, the more preparation, more equipment and more knowledge it takes,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cIf any one of those three facets is shortchanged, you\u2019re setting yourself up for disaster.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that time spent preparing and anticipating challenges pays off.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s always a risk of a freak accident \u2013 it happens to the best Himalayan mountaineers,\u201d Anderson said. \u201cBut you can reduce the likelihood of one happening by anticipating and preparing for issues, leaving a way out and being up to the task you\u2019ve selected.\u201d<\/p>\n

This article first appeared in the Steamboat Pilot & Today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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