…By definition, an expedition is quite a big deal. Typically, it involves a crew of people, covers a lot of territory, and lasts for weeks, sometimes months. Several examples come to mind. There’s Columbus’ first voyage to discover a western passage to China in 1492, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Expedition from 1804 to…

…Backcountry travel and wilderness recreation means traveling light while having everything we need to survive. A small problem like a deep cut or a sudden change in weather can quickly become an emergency when civilization is miles away. That’s why wilderness medicine starts long before anything goes wrong. It starts with what you carry. Everyday…

…In American football, every team in the National Football League (NFL) has an offensive unit, a defensive unit, and a small collection of what are often referred to as “special teams.”  These special teams take the field only during critical moments of the game, such as kickoffs and returns, punts and returns, field goals and…