Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Injuries on the trail are common, be they banalities like blisters ...

The class is actually a refresher for certified Wildness First Responders. However, if you haven’t taken WFR yet, you can still take the class, which is being taught by First Lead. The course does ...

As someone who does his fair share of hiking, camping and backcountry exploring, I like to think I'm well prepared. In the summer, I take plenty of water. In the winter, I've got the right layers. No ...

Fall courses will be announced over the summer. A blend of classroom instruction and hands-on rescue practice, the Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid Course allows students to dive into the basic ...

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 ...

People interested in learning about handling major back-country emergencies as well as training on more common minor medical problems encountered outdoors may register for a wilderness first aid ...

Thirteen members of Vashon High School’s Outdoor Adventure Club earned their Wilderness First Aid certificates through the Bellingham-based organization Backcountry Medical Guides.

Would you know what to do if you found an injured person in the woods, far from a town or hospital? Two seasoned emergency medical experts were in the Tri-Cities recently to share how to respond to a ...