mk
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Post by mk on Oct 23, 2016 10:26:09 GMT -8
The husband and I spent about 5 hours yesterday tramping around a local trail with a couple of REI instructors, learning to read maps, terrain, and a compass. The weather was beautiful and the instructors knowledgeable. And although I need a lot of practice, I now have some rudimentary skills so that I can stay un-lost.
Next up -- I want to take a Wilderness First Aid class.
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Post by johntpenca on Oct 23, 2016 11:35:25 GMT -8
Good for you to get out there and go for it.
Wilderness FA training is always a good deal.
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foxalo
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Post by foxalo on Oct 23, 2016 12:55:08 GMT -8
I want to do the Wilderness First Aid also. We usually have several courses a year here, because Scout leaders need it when they do backwoods treks. It seems like every time they have a course, I'm already booked for something else. We've got one coming up in two weeks here, but my husband is out of town and the kids aren't quite old enough to stay home alone.
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mk
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Post by mk on Oct 23, 2016 14:04:32 GMT -8
It seems like every time they have a course, I'm already booked for something else. That's why it's taken me so long just to take the navigation class. There are several first aid classes coming up here, as well, but I think I'll have to wait until the new year. November and December are just too busy this year. |
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Post by Lamebeaver on Oct 23, 2016 14:23:47 GMT -8
The most important lesson in wilderness first aid is avoiding the need for wilderness first aid.
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 23, 2016 15:18:35 GMT -8
The most important lesson in wilderness first aid is avoiding the need for wilderness first aid. Well, yes, but stuff happens. I've long wanted to take the course, too. Though now that the boys have made it to adulthood without bloodshed, it's probably less urgent  |
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Post by Lamebeaver on Oct 23, 2016 15:32:22 GMT -8
There's nothing wrong with learning it. I used to be CPR, basic and advanced first aid certified, but there's nothing better than a little prevention and common sense.
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mk
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Post by mk on Oct 23, 2016 19:06:46 GMT -8
I used to be CPR, basic and advanced first aid certified, but there's nothing better than a little prevention and common sense. Once upon a very many years ago, I also was CPR and basic first-aid certified when I was a Girl Scout leader. And while I definitely try to use common sense to prevent needing first aid, I always figure it might be good to know some things in case I come across someone who didn't! |
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Post by VAN on Oct 24, 2016 7:51:00 GMT -8
I took a Wilderness First Aid class + CPR + AED in college, for credit. I worked as a lifeguard at the on campus lake (it was actually 8 miles south of campus) so it was very useful. I got a small raise at work too after passing the test. Our final exam was a "real life" scenerio on the shores of the lake to simulate a snake bite, heat stroke, and a broken ankle. I am no longer certified in CPR but I could do it in my sleep after many years of working in aquatics.
I need to take an orienteering class and I would want to before I ever backpacked solo.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2016 13:43:45 GMT -8
The husband and I spent about 5 hours yesterday tramping around a local trail with a couple of REI instructors, learning to read maps, terrain, and a compass. The weather was beautiful and the instructors knowledgeable. And although I need a lot of practice, I now have some rudimentary skills so that I can stay un-lost. Next up -- I want to take a Wilderness First Aid class. Both of these are on my list Good for you! |
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