On November 6 and 7, the WVAIA held a Wilderness First Aid course here in Waterville Valley. Sixteen outdoor enthusiasts with experience levels ranging from casual to an experienced AMC Trip Leader took part in the comprehensive wilderness first aid program. It was taught by Gerry Brache, a highly qualified instructor from SOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities) of Conway, NH. The participants hailed from all over New England including six from Waterville Valley.
A small sample of the subjects covered were-
· Backcountry Essentials
· Survival Skills (including lightning)
· Patient Assessment
· Rescue Plan
· Spinal Cord Injury Management
· Sprains & Strains
· Trauma-Musculoskeletal Injuries
If you spend any time out on the trails, whether it be hiking, x-country skiing, mountain biking, or just out for a walk, these skills could prove invaluable and potentially life-saving. WVAIA will offer this course again, so please sign up for the next class.
