Learn how to be prepared in the wild and become Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certified on Nov. 1 and 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency building in the Aspen Room. The Tahoe ...

LEBANON — Exploring the great outdoors is one of the best things about living in New Hampshire and Vermont. When taking to the hiking trails, it’s important for everyone, and especially medical ...

CLOQUET — If you're heading into the wilderness, where medical care may be far removed, it pays to think about how you might handle an unexpected illness, injury or medical mishap. In fact, camp staff ...

A few years ago, I was leading a hiking trip in a national park when one client and a team leader sled down from the park’s tallest sand dune (a common, typically enjoyable activity in the park). But ...

Miles McDonough stood in front of a group of Forest Service workers and asked for a volunteer. A moment late, Julien Inclan stepped forward to volunteer and had his arm doused in a healthy quantity of ...

A cut, contusion, splinter or sprain. Unexpected injuries can occur anywhere but treating them can be especially challenging on the trail. “Hikers and backpackers venture into remote environments ...

OSPREY — The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast invites the public to register for an upcoming Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification course. The three-day training will be held on Oct.

ROANOKE, Va. – Carilion is holding a training course aimed at saving lives. Wilderness first aid training, hosted by Carilion wilderness medical experts, teaches you how to treat things like ...

A two-day, 16-hour wilderness first aid course is set for March 29-30 at the Ozark Natural Science Center's Fayetteville campus. The course immerses participants in essential wilderness medicine ...

Fast-paced and hands-on, the two-day wilderness first aid course is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals working in remote locations. Classroom ...