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Five Tips to Survive in the Wilderness

Emergency Survival Guy — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:29:24 +0000

A trek into the wilderness is a great way to unwind and get away from the pressures at work and the hustle and bustle of urban living. Taking a trek in the wilderness, however, requires more than...

How to Be a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician

Hiking Gal — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:50:37 +0000

For a sudden medical crisis, you can simply call 911 and an EMT will come rushing to your house to provide assistance. But what if you are out in the wild, with no supplies and the nearest medical...

Survival Tips for Camping in the Wilderness

Hiking Gal — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:49:51 +0000

If you think camping in the wilderness is booking a site with Kamgrounds of America, think again. Out in the wilderness, there are no restrooms or hot showers, no convenience stores down the road,...

How Important is First Response Training?

Hiking Gal — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:56:55 +0000

Spending time out in the great outdoors and pushing your mental and physical prowess to the limit through hiking, trekking, or white water rafting can be one of the most exhilarating experiences of a...

Stocking Up On Wilderness First Aid Supplies

Hiking Gal — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:44:05 +0000

First aid in the great outdoors is a whole lot different from the basic first aid we were taught during our regular high school health classes. While your regular home first aid kit will consist...

Spotlight: Wilderness Medical Conference from Wilderness Medicine CME

Outdoor Girl — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:55:26 +0000

Wilderness Medicine, Continuing Medical Education, has been considered the premier wilderness medical conference organizer for more than twenty years. Established in 1982, the institution often works...

Wilderness EMT Training – What to Expect

Outdoor Girl — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:57:00 +0000

EMT is short for Emergency Medical Technician and WEMT training is the highest degree of wilderness medicine education and training that you can attain. If you are thinking of taking this course for...

Why Should You Enroll in a Wilderness Leadership School?

Outdoor Girl — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:27:22 +0000

So why should you enroll in a wilderness leadership school? Hint – It’s most likely not because you want to be the next Tarzan or Jungle Girl. Well, sure, a wilderness leadership school can...

What Kind of Wilderness Medicine Should You Study First?

Outdoor Girl — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:16:22 +0000

Although there is a comprehensive list of wilderness medicine that you could tackle, it’s best to start out with that which could prove to be most useful not only when you’re outdoors but also in...

A Checklist for Essential Wilderness Survival Gear

Outdoor Girl — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:38:47 +0000

Rule #1 for surviving nature’s challenges is to prepare for any eventuality, and that means having a complete set of wilderness survival gear with you. It doesn’t matter if you’re...