Lecture: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Trail Emergency Preparedness - Mercer Island Public Library
This evening seminar gives students basic skills and information to handle the most common emergency and first-aid situations encountered on trails.
Contacts
- Mon, Apr 2, 2018
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking, Day Hiking, First Aid
- Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 9 (30 capacity)
- FULL (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
6:30-9PM at the Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. (Note that location is subject to change until mid January)
This one-night clinic will provide new and long-time hikers and backpackers with some basic skills and information to handle the most common first-aid situations encountered on trails: blisters, sprains, hypothermia, wound care, splints and slings as time permits. We will also review Mountaineers club protocols for responding to emergency situations. DOES NOT SATISFY THE WFA REQUIREMENT FOR OTHER MOUNTAINEERS COURSES.
Required Equipment
Details will be provided in advance of the session.