First Aid for Outdoor Adventures

When things go sideways in the backcountry, you might be the only help around. This comprehensive, hands-on course will give you the skills, confidence, and mindset to manage injuries and medical emergencies when you're hours—or even days—from professional care. Whether you’re leading group trips, hiking solo, or just want to be more prepared on your weekend adventures, Wilderness First Aid training gives you the tools to respond effectively and stay calm under pressure. 🛠️ What You’ll Learn This course isn’t just lectures and PowerPoints. It’s packed with real-world practice and interactive scenarios designed to get your brain thinking and your hands moving. Here’s just some of what you’ll walk away knowing how to do: Stop life-threatening bleeding using direct pressure, tourniquets, and improvisation Administer an EpiPen for severe allergic reactions Check and manage ABCs: Airway, Breathing, and Circulation Splint sprains and fractures with what you’ve got in your pack Recognize and treat dehydration, heat illness, hypothermia, altitude sickness, and more Build and use a basic first aid kit tailored to your style of adventure Decide when and how to evacuate someone from the backcountry safely You’ll also gain skills in communication, group management, and patient care that apply just as much in a canyon or on a snowy trail as they do on a remote forest road. 🧭 Who This Class Is For This course is ideal for: Hikers, climbers, paddlers, and backpackers Outdoor guides and trip leaders Camp staff, educators, and field researchers Parents of adventurous kids Literally anyone who spends time outside No prior medical experience required. Just come ready to learn, move, and maybe get a little dirt on your pants. 🏕️ What to Expect We’ll spend time both indoors and out, working through scenarios and skill stations. Expect to kneel, wrap, splint, assess, and treat—over and over until it clicks. Let’s be real: Accidents happen, even to the most experienced among us. Being prepared isn’t just smart—it’s empowering. Let us teach you how to stay calm, take action, and maybe even save a life.