
#37: Climate Change: Recreation at Risk & Hypothermia MythBustsers
Wilderness Medicine Podcast
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Experiential Learning in Hypothermia
This chapter delves into a hands-on hypothermia lab at the University of New Mexico, where students confront extreme cold immersion to understand its physiological effects. Participants share their intense experiences, discussing the physical and psychological challenges faced during the experiment, including tolerance levels and the recovery process. The chapter emphasizes the vital connection between experiential learning and wilderness medicine, shedding light on misinterpretations of health during cold exposure.
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