Top 10 MedKit Supplies for Outdoor Adventure
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…
Read MoreFilling 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…
Read MoreDehydration 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…
Read MoreWho’s Your Buddy?
As trip leaders, we are responsible for keeping a watchful eye on our groups, regardless of their number. With so many things that require our attention, a larger group size…
Read MoreHeat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke – When to be Concerned
As temperatures rise all over the country, so does the risk of heat related illness; especially for those who are outdoors engaging in strenuous physical activity. Before you head out…
Read MoreWhy Invest in a Wilderness First Aid Course?
It could happen to anyone. In just a moment, a peaceful hike in the woods can become a serious situation when your companion has an accident or sustains an injury…
Read MorePreventing Tick Bites
Recently, a study showed that Lyme disease increased 82 percent over a five-year period in Indiana. It sounds pretty bad, but that’s just 62 cases in 2009 (latest data), up…
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