Tillamook Coast Visitors Association sponsored a Wilderness First Aid Class September 9-10 for 16 North County emergency volunteers and professionals. The 16-hour class was held at Nehalem Bay Fire &
Hiking in Maine: A wilderness first-aid course is a wise investment
Not only is it a benefit to your health and safety – as well as others around you on the trail – it s a real confidence booster before heading out on a backcountry excursion.
By CAREY KISH
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Wilderness Medical Associates instructor Jon Tierney, left, observes as students work through a medical scenario in a wilderness first-aid course.
Carey Kish photo
You’re on a four-day backpacking trip in Maine’s Debsconeag Backcountry and settled into a nice campsite next to a pretty pond. It’s evening and you’re relaxing around the picnic table with your companions, chatting about the day, and cooking supper.
Hiking in Maine: A wilderness first-aid course is a wise investment
Not only is it a benefit to your health and safety – as well as others around you on the trail – it s a real confidence booster before heading out on a backcountry excursion.
By CAREY KISH
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Wilderness Medical Associates instructor Jon Tierney, left, observes as students work through a medical scenario in a wilderness first-aid course.
Carey Kish photo
You’re on a four-day backpacking trip in Maine’s Debsconeag Backcountry and settled into a nice campsite next to a pretty pond. It’s evening and you’re relaxing around the picnic table with your companions, chatting about the day, and cooking supper.