There are quite a few ways that bad things can happen while you’re out in the backcountry, but Tyler Freel with Outdoor Life came up with 10 of the most common ways.
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Getting mauled by a bear
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Complications with dehydration
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Falls in steep country
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Altitude sickness
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Poisoning
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Hypothermia
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Falling rocks/trees
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Accidents with firearms/arrows/knives
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Drowning while crossing rivers or boating
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Plane crash
Check out the full article by Tyler Freel from November of 2018 here.
