Hypothermia in the mountains
Hypothermia: how to prevent it and act in case of emergency. We look at the main causes of hypothermia and tell you how to act.
What are the risks of mountaineering?
Here we present the interview conducted by Jorditoms and La Montañas, La Montañas, to two professionals...
First aid in the mountains
In the mountains, the risk of having an accident is there, so you have to...
Tips for solo trekking
A large number of hikers prefer to hike alone. Some do it...
Safety in hiking
Currently, among mountain sports, hiking is statistically the activity with the highest number of participants....
Mountain safety and risk prevention in youth activities
In the mountains it is possible to practice a wide variety of sports that can start at...
Safety in mountain races
When we talk about risks in mountain races, we generally only see those dangers that are...
Mountain safety and risk prevention in group activities
People feel that they are more protected by the fact that they are in a group and...
The responsibility of experts in mountain activities
One issue that causes concern for those organising mountain activities is that if it happens,...
On the subject of "mountain safety...".
Organisation, Safety and Responsibility must be the main factors that reduce the possibility of accidents...
Avalanche Hazard Bulletin (AHB)
Do you know how to read the Avalanche Danger Bulletin beyond the final number? If the answer is no, you are missing out on valuable information.
Mountain safety education: creating safe mountaineers
Going out in the mountains with children is not unusual. Normally, we want to pass on to our...
Thermal Sensation
The thermal sensation of hot or cold gives an idea of the sensation that a person feels, according to a combination of meteorological parameters.
Calling 112 in the mountains
112 is the single emergency telephone number for the whole of Europe and in the mountains it will be the only one to call.
The false myth of alcohol and cold: the problem of giving alcohol to a person with hypothermia.
A drop in body temperature, to the point of hypothermia, is the most common cause of...
Avalanches: basic safety tips for winter mountaineering
Heavy snowfalls are already arriving, in a few weeks the mountains will be full of snow - it's coming...
What is MIDE?
The MIDE or Method for Excursion Information is a tool capable of showing the degree of difficulty of any natural hiking route.
How to treat and prevent frostbite
What are frostbite injuries, what are their causes, how they can affect our body and we will also provide a number of tips on how to treat and avoid frostbite.
Self-arrest, a fundamental safety technique in the mountains
In this article we will discuss a fundamental safety technique, mountain self-arrest, to break a fall down a slope.
How to identify and treat altitude sickness
Altitude sickness, also known as mountain sickness, is the way the body reacts to heights. It is not necessary to be at the highest altitude to suffer from altitude sickness.
Learn how to use the map and compass
If you are one of those people who love to practice outdoor sports, such as climbing, hiking...
Orientation - How do I find North?
By the sun: At 6:00 a.m., the sun is exactly east.9:00 a.m....
