What to Bring & How to Use It
w/ Mountain Med Consulting
February 23, 2025: 8:30am - 12:30pm
The goal of every backcountry adventure is to have fun and more importantly, come home safe. Of course, planning and practice go a long way to keeping you out of trouble, but as with many things in the mountains, there is always risk and accidents can happen.
Join Jill Weenink from Mountain Med Consulting to gain the essential skills to respond quickly and effectively during a winter backcountry crisis.
Meeting Place: Hummingbird Lodge Café
Cost: $115.00
Online registration closes at the end of the day on Wednesday, February 19.
What You'll Learn
Equip Kit: The most essential and versatile tools and supplies for your backcountry first aid kit.
Build a Sled: How to transport an injured party member.
Develop Skills: First aid techniques tailored specifically for backcountry emergencies.
Navigate Procedures: Discussion around SAR and satellite communication protocols.
Perform Assessments: Critical care checks for the injured party members while awaiting emergency rescue.
Prerequisites & Packing List
What to Bring: Jacket, warm layers, snacks, notebook, and pencil.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites.
Age: 16+
Online registration closes at the end of the day on Wednesday, February 19.
