Advanced Steep Ski Ride Camp
2022-04-02 - 2022-04-03 | Mount Washington Valley, Royalty Inn, Gorham, NH, United States

Calleva Outdoors WFR Course
2022-04-07 08:00 - 2022-04-11 17:00 UTC
This is a private course. To book a private WFR course, email climb@acadiamountainguides.com with your inquiry.
For more information on our WFR courses, go to our WFR page!: https://acadiamountainguides.com/wilderness-medicine/wilderness-first-responder/

Boy Scouts of America Northern Tier - Minnesota - WFR Course
2022-04-08 - 2022-04-12 | Ely, MN
Learn Practical Skills For The Outdoors!

Do you want to be prepared for a remote accident? Do you want to learn best practices? Are critical thinking and problem solving
important to you? If you answered yes to any of the above, then sign up for this scenario-based introduction to wilderness medicine.

Develop good assessment and scene leadership skills. Further your risk-benefit and decision-making skills. Understand real shock. Learn to safely move spine injured patients. Treat ugly wounds and broken bones with greater confidence. Administer epinephrine for severe airway constriction. Recognize situations you can manage alone and when you need to scream for help.
Each day is devoted to classroom interaction and outdoor practical skills. You should expect scenarios with made-up victims and simulated wounds to occur continuously throughout the course.

Description

An intensive five-day course covering a wide spectrum of emergency care topics relative to wilderness medicine and caring for injuries and illnesses over prolonged periods of time.
The course combines discussions, practical stations, and real-life simulations. Topics include assessment and management of traumatic injuries such as fractures, burns, and wounds; circulatory, nervous, and respiratory system problems; common injuries such as blisters, sprains, and strains; medical problems such as anaphylaxis, toxins, altitude, hypothermia, hyperthermia, and infections; and use of improvised materials in remote situations. The course includes information on personal outdoor preparedness, accident management, and prevention and introduces you to simple evacuation techniques and rope work.
Three-year certification through Wilderness Medical Associates International will be granted following successful completion of the course.

Iceland Backcountry Ski Trip
2022-04-10 08:00 - 2022-04-18 17:00, 2022-04-19 08:00 - 2022-04-26 17:00 | Akureyri, Iceland
Join the AMG team in Iceland to ski world-class backcountry terrain overlooking the Norwegian Sea. Our 2022 trip is based out of Hauganes near the northern tip of the Troll Peninsula. Here, in the land of the midnight sun, you will find endless opportunities to ski rarely skied lines that can even take you from summit to sea! The Troll Peninsula boasts a wide variety of terrain making it ideal for both strong intermediate and expert skiers who want to go off-piste. After a full day of touring, you can relax in geothermally heated baths and our on-site hot tub.

Who’s it for? Strong intermediate and expert skiers/riders who have ski touring experience looking to explore one of the world’s hottest fringe ski destinations
How we go? Participants may take this course on backcountry skis or split board
Where do we go? We will explore the northern tip of Iceland’s Troll Peninsula seeking some of the most fabulous open faces, expensive bowls, and tight couloirs
Why go with AMG? Acadia Mountain Guides has been traveling to Iceland since before it became one of the most sought after international ski destination
Pre-requisites: Fitness, clothing, and equipment to ski or hike up to 8 miles round trip with a 10-pound pack on a daily basis for 7 days

Colby College WFA Course
2022-04-16 - 2022-04-17, 2022-04-23 | Colby College
This is a private course. To book a private WFA course, email climb@acadiamountainguides.com with your inquiry.
For more information on our WFA courses, go to our page!: https://acadiamountainguides.com/wilderness-medicine/wilderness-first-aid-course/

Appalachian Mountain Club WFA Course
2022-04-23 - 2022-04-24 | Maine Audobon, Falmouth, ME
Basic Wilderness First Aid (WFA) skills are needed when you are more than one hour from medical care. This training goes way beyond standard Red Cross first aid. Learn to assess & treat injuries in backcountry situations using the resources you have available. The class includes patient assessment, immediate life threats, disabling injuries, hypothermia & other environmental hazards, fractures, sprains, and more. CPR is an additional option and fee for this course. This course is two full days and will be taught at Maine Audubon in Falmouth, Maine through Wilderness Medicine Associates, a three-year certification. The fees cover instruction and materials and do not include lodging or meals.
The course costs $250 for AMC members and $299 for all others. This course frequently fills quickly.
Pay by check
Contact Kim Sanders with any questions, 207-712-0862, kimberlyannsanders@gmail.com

Mahoosuc Guide Service WFA (2 days) & Recertification for WFR, WAFA, and WEMS (3 days) Course
2022-04-30 - 2022-05-02 | Newry, ME, 1513 Bear River Road, Newry, ME, 04261, United States
Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. The course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience.
Course topics are: Patient Assessment System; CPR; Circulatory System; Nervous System; Respiratory System; Fractures, Stable Injuries; Splints 1-Extremities; Hypothermia; Hyperthermia and Heat Illness; Near Drowning; Lightning Injuries; Wounds and Burns; Anaphylaxis; Lifting, Moving Extrication; Patient Carries; Backcountry Medicine
This course is traditionally scheduled for two days or 16 hours of instructional and practice time. Upon successful completion students will receive certification in Wilderness First Aid and Adult CPR valid for THREE YEARS.
The Open Recertification course is open to graduates of all wilderness medical training courses of 64 hours or longer with a current Wilderness First Responder certification. Successful graduates of this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates’ Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certifications. WMA WEMT graduates with a current EMT-B or Paramedic certificate may also recertify the wilderness portion of their WEMT with this course.
This course is presented in 24 hours over three days. Typically, mornings are devoted to lectures, discussions and quizzes, with afternoons devoted to outdoor practical skills and scenarios. Evenings are reserved for study and assignments. Expect rescue scenarios with made-up victims and simulated wounds to prepare you for backcountry emergencies. Sessions may be videotaped for enhanced learning. All eligible students who complete this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates’ International Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certification. These certifications remain valid for three years. This certification can be used to challenge the DOT First Responder Exam, which is at the discretion of the local or state EMS authorities.
For more information, contact Polly or Kevin at (207) 824-2073 or mahoosucguides@gmail.com.

Saturday Youth Climbing
2022-06-04, 2022-06-11, 2022-06-18, 2022-06-25, 2022-07-02, 2022-07-09 | Acadia National Park
Join us for a day or for a summer on the rock. This camp meets every Saturday from early June to late August. Climbers can come for as many days as desired.
Throughout the summer we will visit a variety of climbing areas in and around Acadia National Park. Each day will be a different rock climbing adventure as there are a great many rock climbs to sample from – some easy, some way hard and some just right. Our goals are to learn about basics in rock movement, belaying, rappelling, and knots. Climbing provides a great boost in self-confidence and builds friendships, independence, and strength all in the great outdoors of Maine!

Mountain Monkeys Youth Rock Climbing Day Camp
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-24, 2022-06-27 - 2022-07-01, 2022-07-05 - 2022-07-09 | Acadia National Park
For more information on camps or to register, please go to: https://acadiamountainguides.com/2022-rock-climbing-and-outdoor-adventure-camps/

RockPro I Day Camp
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-24, 2022-07-05 - 2022-07-09 | Acadia National Park

RockPro I Overnight Camp
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-24, 2022-07-05 - 2022-07-09, 2022-07-11 - 2022-07-15 | Acadia National Park

RockPro II Camp
2022-06-26 - 2022-07-02, 2022-07-10 - 2022-07-16 | Clifton Crag/Camden Hills

Explorers Outdoor Adventure Day Camp
2022-06-27 - 2022-07-01 | Acadia National Park

Explorers Outdoor Adventure Overnight Camp
2022-06-27 - 2022-07-01 | Acadia National Park

Multisport Teen Outdoor High Adventure Camp
2022-07-07 - 2022-07-13 | Maine
Afoot and Afloat Adventures
For more information on camps or to register, please go to: https://acadiamountainguides.com/2022-rock-climbing-and-outdoor-adventure-camps/

RockPro III Sport Climbing Camp
2022-07-10 - 2022-07-16 | Clifton Crags

Multisport Teen Outdoor High Adventure Camp
2022-07-10 - 2022-07-16 | Maine
Coastal Mountain and Sea Adventures
For more information on camps or to register, please go to: https://acadiamountainguides.com/2022-rock-climbing-and-outdoor-adventure-camps/
