Would you know what to do in a winter survival situation, or if you got lost while skiing, snowshoeing, or mountain driving? Gain the confidence and skills to be prepared, become self-sufficient, prevent injuries, and respond to winter emergency situations. Learn strategies and actually practice such techniques as self rescue, making a snow shelter and how to build a fire and find food.
This course will also address the prevention and treatment of typical backcountry injuries and illnesses and specific medical problems such as hypothermia, frostbite, dehydration, and altitude sickness. You’ll come away with the knowledge in how to be safe and comfortable in the cold outdoors in winter and the principles learned apply to any challenge life poses, from coping in the business world to extreme trials like having a life threatening illness.