Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» steroid cream or cortizone (for allergic rashes)
» sticking plasters (Band-Aids)
» sunscreen and lip balm
» thermometer
EMERGENCIES
In an emergency of any sort dial 911. If you need to contact friends or family, emergency messages can be
posted at the parks' entry stations and at visitor centers.
Further Reading
If you're hiking in remote areas, consider the following detailed health guides:
»
NOLS Wilderness Medicine
by Tod Schimelpfenig and Joan Safford prepares you for
just about any major or minor medical emergency in the outdoors.
»
Medicine for the Outdoors
by Paul Auerbach is a general reference with brief explana-
tions of many medical problems and practical treatment options.
»
Wilderness 911
by Eric A Weiss is a step-by-step guide to first aid and advanced care in
remote areas with limited medical supplies and no professional help.
