(NO WORKSHOP PLANNED FOR 2008)

Being Saint Patrick’s Day didn’t keep 41 keen and eager CWH members from attending the Hikers’ Workshop at Parkhill-Stanley Park Community Centre on March 17.  This extraordinarily informative session covered a wide range of topics and the day flew by as long time member Gord McLure tested our knowledge on club guidelines (which most of us failed unfortunately) and backcountry specialist, Dave Watt provided an excellent presentation.

 

Workshop topics included: 

Hike Schedule & Trip Designation Hike Route Terrain Description Hike Trip Form Requirements Club Communication Choosing The Right Hike Clothing & Equipment Food & Water

Organizing & Preparing to Hike Basic First Aid Evacuation of Injured Hikers Managing the Hike Coping With Incidents Protecting The Environment Enjoying The Hike

As a professional member of the American Mountain Guides Association, an associate with the Wilderness Medical Society and a Registered Paramedic Dave provided a “real life” aspect in his approach to being prepared, group management and coping with incidents.  Dave and his company, Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine, also provide a wide range of “Backcountry” First Aid training sessions that get right to the point and enable participants to be more confident and comfortable in their ability to hike in our Mountain parks.

Those Calgary Weekend Hikers that did not attend this workshop missed out not only on a great lunch organized by Janet McMaster but also on a truly informative session. Thanks to Janet for all of her work and to Betty Alliston for her assistance.  Thanks also to Gord McLure for always being able to keep us on the “fun” side.   

If you are interested in joining Dave and his staff at Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine on one of their courses you can contact them at rmam@adventuremed.ca or check out their website at:

www.adventuremed.ca

Proper training and knowledge will help you become a better hiker, enable you to contribute more to the group and expand the enjoyment of your hiking experience.

Incident management guidelines and report form are available by going to the “MEMBERS’ CORNER” or by clicking on “Incident Management Guidelines”.

 

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