Injuries
Packing one of these may not help prevent an injury, but it will hold useful things such as band aids, neosporin, and other supplies.
What are first aid kits?
There are three different types of this animal in Colorado. They like to hide in thick brushes or undergrowth and can make a rattling noise with their tails.
What are rattlesnakes?
Because Colorado is at a higher altitude - and therefore has a higher UV index - it's important to wear this when doing outdoor activities.
What is sunscreen?
This type of venomous spider is relatively common in Colorado and can be identified by a red hourglass on its back.
What is a Black Widow?
You should drink at least 3 liters of this liquid per day.
What is Water
This occurs when your body overheats and cannot cool itself down.
What is heat exhaustion / heat stroke?
Although they may look cute and can often be found on campus, you shouldn't pet these trash-loving animals.
What are raccoons?
If you feel your hair stand on end or your skin tingle, it could mean that this is about to strike, and you should seek shelter as soon as possible.
What is lightning?
Wearing this can help protect you against bug bites.
What is insect repellent?
Since the weather can change quickly in Colorado, it's important to check this before you do outdoor activities.
What is the weather forecast?
Wearing a helmet can prevent this type of injury.
What is a concussion?
Securing your food and trash is important to stop this large Colorado mammal from getting an extra snack.
What is a black bear?
If you hear a roaring sound or see rapidly rising water, you should seek higher ground because these can happen quickly as a result of a thunderstorm or heavy rain.
What is a flash flood?
West Nile Virus is transmitted by this type of bug.
What is a mosquito?
Wearing this while doing a water-based activity can help prevent drowning
What is a personal floatation device (or life jacket)?
Popping sounds around a joint or inability to put weight on an injury are common signs of what type of injury.
What are sprains / fractures?
Prairie dogs, squirrels, and chipmunks can all carry this disease.
What is plague?
This happens when your skin and the underlying tissues freeze and usually impacts the extremities (fingers, toes, ears, nose) first.
What is frostbite?
You should always check for these on your clothes and on your skin after spending time outside.
What are ticks?
This is a condition that happens when your body has trouble adjusting to lower oxygen availability at high elevation. Symptoms include: headache, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue.
What is altitude sickness?
You should avoid this type of beverage before activity, as it can lead to an increased risk of injury.
What is alcoholic?
All mammals can carry this disease, but in Colorado, is most commonly found in wild bats and skunks.
What is rabies?
Packing a transceiver, a shovel, and a probe can save your life if you ever get caught in this.
What is an avalanche?
Infected fleas can spread this disease to both animals and humans.
What is Plague?
If you are doing an outdoor activity - such as hiking or biking - you should drink this much more water per hour of activity.
What is 1/2 liter?