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 Big pack hiker who sleeps with bears in tent and falls on slippery logs
Langley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/01/2002 : 11:51 AM
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Count me in for a spot. Just need to know some dates if possible so I can work it into the schedule. 
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 Dog walkin, peak seeking, old timer
Langley, BC
Canada
390 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2002 : 3:26 PM
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Sargirl,
What SAR society do you volunteer for?
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adventure seeking, peak-bagging, high-enduring, strong and silent forest gnome
N49°09', W122°47'
Canada
3819 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2002 : 3:43 PM
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Count me in too - sounds like a great idea
I'd rather be hiking!  |
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Rmd, BC
Canada
1360 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2002 : 5:04 PM
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I'm in too! Just as long as it doesn't interfere with my play time. Can we do this in the fall when the weather gets crappy again? Or mid-week? Sorry, but the sunshine and weekends are just to valuable to me right now.
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/01/2002 : 8:04 PM
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The next Standard First Aid for the Wilderness classes offered by the North Shore St John Ambulance are:
August 15 (evening), 17 & 18 (all day)
September 19 (evening), 21 & 22 (all day)
October 16 (evening), 18 & 19 (all day)
If you signed up for one of those, you wouldn't have to get a minimum of 8 people.
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Big pack hiker who sleeps with bears in tent and falls on slippery logs
Langley, BC
Canada
7647 Posts |
Posted - 08/01/2002 : 9:39 PM
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Is it basically 1 evening and 2 days per class then?
What is the standard cost for one of those?
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/01/2002 : 9:47 PM
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The cost for the course is $177.95 plus tax
From their web site:
"22.5hrs (including breaks - 2.5 days). 14yrs + This specialized dual certification course, designed for people 14 years and older who work or play outdoors, is taught using videos, workbooks, textbooks and supervised outdoor practical sessions. "
To register:
Toll Free 1-866-321-2651 or email: registration@bc.sja.ca |
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Montreal, Quebec
Canada
328 Posts |
Posted - 08/02/2002 : 11:04 AM
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Sargirl: thanks very much for your post. I like the results in the direction that this conversation is going.
I like the recent activity posting idea as well. I'd even go as far as bear sightings, so that people actually do hang their food, and not keep it in their tents. Fear "at times" can be a good motivator.
I took an avalanche and winter survival course last winter with the CWMS. I also noticed in this course that I had exposed myself to some potentially dangerous situations in the past. Just say "KNOW"
As hiker Boy points out, our gut feeling is usually right. I'm paranoid about walking on frozen water. On a Winter trip back east one year my two hiking buds wanted to short cut acroos a frozen river. There was no way I would go, and I decided to go up river to a narower crossing, and hope to find a log across or something. They went across. Before they made it to the middle, one went through the ice. It was -35 out. The next 3 hours were intense, but all made it out of the bush OK, I'm happy I trusted my gut.
Keep on Trekking
Foxtrots
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Mission, BC
Canada
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Posted - 08/02/2002 : 4:54 PM
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Wow, look at all the great stuff that happens the moment I turn my back!! I'd definitely be interested in taking a course on Wilderness First Aid. As a SAR person we must have a minimum of level 1 first aid, on up to paramedic if we're into it. Some teams schedule a group session and do a wilderness first aid together. My team hasn't done it yet and I wouldn't mind checking it out myself first.
Pathfinder, I'd be interested in the classes running in Abbotsford, as that's closer to home. Who else is interested in a class this area towards the fall?
Quirkygal, that Alpine accidents is a great site for what can happen. I heard about the site from The Hiker, and for anyone else out there, check it out!
FoxTrots, glad I could get this going, and Hiker Boy, like you say, always trust The Gift of Fear. Your senses tell you important things!
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Burnaby, B.C.
Canada
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Posted - 02/15/2003 : 09:06 AM
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Wow, look at all the great stuff that happens the moment I turn my back!! I'd definitely be interested in taking a course on Wilderness First Aid. As a SAR person we must have a minimum of level 1 first aid, on up to paramedic if we're into it. Some teams schedule a group session and do a wilderness first aid together. My team hasn't done it yet and I wouldn't mind checking it out myself first.
Pathfinder, I'd be interested in the classes running in Abbotsford, as that's closer to home. Who else is interested in a class this area towards the fall?
Quirkygal, that Alpine accidents is a great site for what can happen. I heard about the site from The Hiker, and for anyone else out there, check it out!
FoxTrots, glad I could get this going, and Hiker Boy, like you say, always trust The Gift of Fear. Your senses tell you important things
Sorry to key into this topic so late but I am new. I have been interested in the wilderness first aid thing as well. More so as I wanted to know the differences regular protocols and wilderness protocols. I am a level three O.F.A. and eighteen years ago I was an E.M.A. 2 working with the ambulance in Mackenzie. I have often thought about taking the wilderness aspect but never really got around to it. One thing is for certain though, you must carry the appropriate first aid equipment with you otherwise all the training in the world can't help. One other suggestion for the hikers going into poorer countries is to bring your own needles in the event you require hospitilization. I would rather know that my needles are sterile than wonder. I am keen to take the course if we decide to get a group together. I also have acess to all the equipment to practice. Ed
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Posted - 02/15/2003 : 12:55 PM
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Hi Guys,
Like Ed, I would also be interested in joining a group course, if I could get the money together. It's something that I'd love to do. I already have CPR Level C heartstart, I have to have it for school. I'm also trying to get into a weeklong Wilderness Survival course in the spring time. I figure, the more you know, the better!
Happy Trails!!! ;) |
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Big pack hiker who sleeps with bears in tent and falls on slippery logs
Langley, BC
Canada
7647 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2003 : 2:46 PM
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If someone would like to source one out, perhaps we could get a group discount by getting people from the site? Any thoughts?
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camera hauling, deli packing, stove exploder who bushwhacks ridges to false summits
South West corner of, BC
Canada
1557 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2003 : 9:00 PM
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Sounds like a good idea. There's a St. John's Ambulance near home down on Columbia, I'll see what I can dig up too.
The road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began... |
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Chilliwack
Canada
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Hurt Backs, Broken Ankles & long stretcher carries
