Robin Larson

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Robin Larson

Robin is the Education Director at NOLS Wilderness Medicine. She has been working as a NOLS wilderness medicine and expedition instructor since 2008.

Articles By Robin Larson

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Case Study: Injured Knee in the Wind River Mountains

Two days into a picture-perfect autumn backpacking trip in the Wind River Mountains, your companion slips and falls on rocky terrain. His chief complaint: pain in his swollen and tender knee. You’re at mile 5 of a planned 20-mile loop. What do you do?

Matt Hage

Lightning Safety for Anglers

Summer means it’s time to grab your fishing gear and head outside. But have you checked the forecast—and do you know how to manage risk from a lightning strike?

How to Recognize and Treat Diabetic Symptoms Outdoors

When we travel into the backcountry with someone who has diabetes, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, know how to provide treatment, and understand when we should evacuate someone.