10 Essential Wilderness Survival Skills Every Outdoor Enthusiast Should Know 

Venturing into the wilderness, whether it’s a national park, remote trail, or a rock climbing expedition, can be an exhilarating experience for outdoor enthusiasts. However, being prepared for the unexpected is crucial. To help you thrive in nature’s wild embrace, we’ll explore 10 essential wilderness survival skills every outdoor enthusiast should know.  1. Wilderness Awareness: …

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The Ultimate Guide to Building a Survival Kit: Must-Have Items and Tips 

Creating a wilderness survival kit is a crucial step for anyone venturing into the great outdoors. Whether you’re an avid hiker, camper, or just someone who enjoys exploring nature, being prepared for unexpected situations can make all the difference.  In this ultimate guide, we’ll explore the must-have items for a comprehensive wilderness survival kit, shedding…

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Using an AED: Lifesaving Skills You Should Know

A lady and a man practicing using an AED on a dummy for their certification.

While many of us are at least familiar with the term “CPR” and have received training on how to perform it, the term “AED” may be less familiar.  However, AEDs are a vital part of CPR and knowledge of how an AED works and how to use it properly can make a difference in an…

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Get to the Chopper

The Role of Helicopters in Rescue.Randy Manuel In movies and TV shows choppers are always available and nearby, day or night, regardless of the weather; apparently anyone can “call one up” in a moment’s notice. They can operate anywhere, with only inches of clearance on all sides, in hurricane force winds in the dead of…

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Top 10 MedKit Supplies for Outdoor Adventure

Patient with minor head injury

Brooks Wolfe, Director of SOLO Southeast, took a moment to talk us through the contents of his personal MedKit and how he packs it for adventures. If you’re taking a shorter hike or paddle, here is a list of our top 10 must-haves to build your own medkit. Take a look at the full video…

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Filling the L.A.S.T. Gap

Additional Training For Wilderness First Responders & Wilderness Emergency Medical Technicians. We take great pride in our wilderness medical programs; classes are comprehensive, based on real-world experience, and designed for outdoor enthusiasts alike. However, for complicated rescues in the wilderness, there is a gap. L.A.S.T.: Locate, Access, Stabilize, & Transport is an acronym widely used…

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Dehydration in the Backcountry

When presented with injury or illness in the backcountry, be on the lookout for dehydration. We simply don’t drink enough fluids; in the backcountry it becomes difficult to find, laborious to purify, and heavy to carry. As guides, we know better than this, and it is still found that we neglect to take in enough…

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