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Peggy: Hypothermic in Colorado
A friend and I, both with lots of experience, were backpacking in Colorado. It had rained all day, and in the mid-afternoon, we decided to get to our closest possible stopping point, a campsite that was about 2 miles further, on the other side of a 1200-foot hill. We started up the hill, and my…
Read MoreCongratulations, PNW Games Volunteers!
We owe a huge “thank you” to all of our amazing volunteers!
Read More9 Survival Games to Show Off Your Wilderness First Aid Skills
9 survival games to show off your wilderness first aid skills.
Read MoreWhat’s in a Paramedic’s First Aid Kit?
After an elderly woman is injured in a fall, Ryan jumps to the rescue! Learn how he was able to help using only what he keeps in his truck.
Read MoreUltimate Guide: How to Find An Outdoor Job
Yes, your dream outdoor job exists – and it’s thankfully far, far away from an office or retail counter.
Read MoreGet Ready for Your In-Person Session!
The Survival Med Learning Experience Our students form a worldwide community of people ready to step forward in an emergency. Everyone is welcome and will be treated with courtesy and respect by all participants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability and veteran status. If you…
Read MoreMedical Students & Professionals
Group discounts + elective, residency & CME credits Basic Wilderness Medicine & Life Support Advanced Wilderness Medicine & Life Support Wilderness First Responder* Valid for NREMT Recertification.
Read MoreIs What3Words a Good Offroad Companion?
Question: I’ve heard a few friends recommend What3Words as a great tool for location pinpointing. What are your opinions on it, and can it replace other geo-locating tools like a personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger? Survival Med’s Answer: What3Words is a unique navigation app that divides the entire globe into 3-meter squares, assigning…
Read MoreSAR & First Responders
All WFA/WFR courses approved for SARTECH II. Tuition discounts available. Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Responder Wilderness First Response Recertification Canine Wilderness First Aid
Read MoreOutdoor Professionals
Ask about group discounts, group enrollment tools & military discounts. Wilderness First Aid Advanced Wilderness First Aid Recertification Wilderness First Responder* Wilderness First Responder Recertification* *Valid for NREMT Recertification
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