Hiking Accident Prevention: Risky Mistakes That May Cost You Your Life


14 Deadly Fails


  • YOU DIDN’T RESEARCH CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS
  • YOU DISREGARDED THE WEATHER REPORT
  • YOU DIDN’T BRING ENOUGH FOOD OR WATER
  • YOU DIDN’T REALIZE THAT HIKING IN EXTREME HEAT CAN KILL YOU
  • YOU’RE NOT AWARE THAT A TRAIL MAP AND COMPASS CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE

  • YOU THOUGHT YOU COULD MAKE IT THROUGH A BLIZZARD WEARING SWEATPANTS AND SNEAKERS

  • YOU HAVE AN INACCURATE ASSESSMENT OF YOUR OUTDOOR SKILLS AND FITNESS ABILITY
  • YOU RELY ON ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY INSTEAD OF TRAIL SKILLS
  • YOU’RE UNPREPARED FOR GETTING LOST
  • YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND THAT SOLO HIKING IS A LIFE-THREATENING RISK IF YOU BECOME INJURED OR SICK
  • YOU HAVE LITTLE OR NO TRAIL KNOWLEDGE
  • YOU’RE UNPREPARED FOR AN ABRUPT WEATHER CHANGE
  • YOU WENT ON YOUR JOURNEY REGARDLESS OF WARNINGS FROM THE PARK SERVICE
  • YOU IGNORE TRAIL SIGNS THAT ARE THERE TO KEEP YOU SAFE

MORE INFORMATION

Backpacker Magazine 2/14/17 A Dozen Ways To Die: How Do Hikers Meet Their Maker In The Backcountry?, By Steve Howe

The National Park Service 6/14/18 Trails And Hiking – Staying Safe


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Trip Planning Resources For Hikers and Backpackers


Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.  For her complete bio, visit the About Page.  

Aging Advice


How To Avoid A Nursing Home

Get Off Your Seat And Pick Up Those Weights



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Irene Pastore is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City. For her complete bio, visit the About Page.

Quick and Easy Banana Pancake Recipe

TWO INGREDIENT BANANA PANCAKE RECIPE

Ingredients
1 medium to large ripe banana
2 large eggs

Instructions
Mash banana until it has a pudding consistency without lumps.

Whip or whisk the eggs until combined.
Add eggs to the bananas and stir until completely combined. This produces a liquid-like batter

To prevent sticking, add oil to skillet on medium heat.
Drop 2 tablespoons of batter into the skillet. It should start to sizzle. If not, turn up the heat slightly.

Fry in skillet until golden. Use oil to prevent sticking. Cook time: about 1 minute.

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
Blueberries
Maple Syrup
Cinnamon & Coconut
Ice Cream
Yogurt

KITCHEN UTENSILS
Fork or Whisk
Tablespoon
Skillet
Oil: Coconut, Olive or your favorite oil


 

 

Getting Older


Age Is Just A Number

As Long As You Stay Fit



Visit Tour De Core Personal Training Fitness Over 50 Page for more information about personal training for older adults. The sooner you start training, the better off you’ll be.

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.  To read her complete bio, visit the About Page.