We are pleased to announce the publication of the newly revised, spiral-bound Field Guide of Wilderness & Rescue Medicine and the fold-out Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Guide. Each reflects our understanding of current advances in the medicine utilized in wilderness and low-resource settings; while both retain their simplicity and practical utility.
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Tom Clausing
29 June was the first anniversary of Tom’s death. He continues to be an inspiration to all of us. He is missed.
Where’s the Man?: Damariscotta River in Maine
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Where's the Man?.
Michelle Murphy, an instructor for WMA, sent in this great photo of her daughter, Scout, experiencing her first paddling adventure on the Damariscotta River in Maine. Alongside Scout is WMA instructor Gabe Gunning. Don’t forget! At the end of the year, we will select the 3 best submissions. The winners will receive $100 cash prize. … Read more »
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, Conferences, Risk Management.
About the National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Mountain Destinations will be hosting the 23rd annual National Conference on Wilderness Medicine between July 29, 2009 and August 2, 2009 in Big Sky, MT. The objective of this conference is to teach both practical and theoretical skills to medical/outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. After completing this course, participants… Read more »
Wilderness First Responder Training Saves a Life
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, General, Risk Management, Student Feedback.
Ann Dunphy, a lead instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates, submitted this story to us regarding a student from a recent Wilderness First Responder Training: I just needed to share a beautiful WFR story. In the morning of day 4, my student Mike came in and told me we saved his mother’s life. He started with “Ann you… Read more »
2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC)
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, Conferences, General, Risk Management.
About the Wilderness Risk Management Conference: The 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) will be held in Durham, NC between October 14-16, 2009. The objective of this conference is to effectively educate outdoor/medical professionals and enthusiasts in relieving risks that may occur in the wilderness. This workshop is sponsored by NOLS, Outward Bound, and Student… Read more »
WFR Energy is Contagious
What a treat to switch gears, hop on a plane and see Wilderness Medical Associates’ training in the field. For three days I visited WMA sponsors in the spectacular mountains of western North Carolina. Instead of doing my desk job as General Manager, I got a glimpse of WMA Wilderness First Responder courses and instructors… Read more »
Where’s the Man?: St. Lucia
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under General, Where's the Man?.
WMA instructor Carl Blondell just sent us the photos below, taken in the St. Lucia, an island nation in the eastern Carribbean Sea. Check back to see where the man is travelling to next! Don’t forget… At the end of the year, we will select the 3 best submissions. The winners will receive $100 cash… Read more »
MedWAR – Upcoming Races
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, General, Risk Management.
Click here for the dates of the upcoming MedWAR races! MedWAR (Medical Wilderness Adventure Race) tests your wilderness survival skills through unique events combined with adventure racing. WMA Canada instructors Dugg Steary and Mike Webster have been responsible for writing, developing, and coordinating all medical scenarios for MedWAR North for the past 5 years. Recently,… Read more »