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  2. Exposure (heights) - Wikipedia

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    Exposure is a climbing and hiking term. Sections of a hiking path or climbing route are described as "exposed" if there is a high risk of injury in the event of a fall because of the steepness of the terrain.

  3. Hazards of outdoor recreation - Wikipedia

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    Outdoor recreation, such as hiking, camping, canoeing, cycling, or skiing, entails risks, even if participants do not recklessly place themselves in harm's way. In some circumstances, such as being in remote locations or in extreme weather conditions, even a minor accident may create a dangerous situation that requires survival skills. However ...

  4. Mountaineering - Wikipedia

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    Exposure to hot environments or activities involving exertion cause heat to build up in the body. A heat-related illness can occur when the body is unable to lose that heat through the skin. [38] Problems that can arise from this type of exposure include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Common symptoms of heat exhaustion include ...

  5. Hiker found dead at Big Bend National Park in Texas after car ...

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    The search for the missing hiker began after park rangers discovered a vehicle Sunday that had been parked for multiple days at a trailhead at the park, located in far-west Texas.. Park officials ...

  6. List of people who died on the Presidential Range - Wikipedia

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    Huntington Ravine, on the mountain's eastern face, has been classified by local search and rescue teams as the most dangerous hike in the White Mountains due to high exposure and steep rock climbs and scrambles over cliff faces. [1] The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department conducts an average of 200 rescues a year for hikers in need of ...

  7. List of ICD-9 codes E and V codes: external causes of injury ...

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    Diseases of the Respiratory System IX 520–579: Diseases of the Digestive System X 580–629: Diseases of the Genitourinary System XI 630–679: Complications of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium XII 680–709: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue XIII 710–739: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue XIV ...

  8. My son used to hate hiking. After visiting 40 national ... - AOL

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    My tween used to hate going on hikes, but I've found ways to make hiking fun for my kid by gamifying the experience and getting Junior Ranger badges.

  9. Footwear Experts Use This Hiking Boot On The Trail And ... - AOL

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    Kaha 2. Thanks to nubuck leather and a Gore-Tex waterproof membrane, this shoe is super durable and long-lasting, and it can also withstand all sorts of different hiking conditions.