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Causes, Remedies & Derm’s Expert Tips

Irritated skin comes down to skin barrier function. “[Your skin barrier] protects us from mechanical injury, low humidity, cold, heat, sun, wind, chemical exposure, bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other pathogens,” explains board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, M.D., stating that, “a healthy barrier is critical to normal skin function.” And when your skin isn’t doing this—when it’s …

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An Adventure Racing Legend’s Tips for Wilderness Travel

Few modern endurance athletes have traveled across wild lands by as many means of outdoor activity as Nathan Fa’avae. Credit that effective movement across various environments and sport disciplines to the home base. Fa’avae lives on the South Island of New Zealand. There, he says locals jokingly liken the area—where it seems nearly all of …

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How to Prevent Frostbite in Sub-Zero Temps: Ice Climber’s Tips

“I always try to hang off my ice climbing tools, as opposed to squeezing onto them,” Gadd says. “If you can train yourself to loosen up, you’ll have much warmer hands.” Avoiding added constriction from gear is also key. Gadd warns against wearing undersized or overly tightened ski, climbing, or hiking boots because they can …

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