Queer Wilderness First Aid Training
March 18-19, 2023
Not many of us want to experience emergencies in the wilderness, but have you ever wanted to know the best practices to navigate those unexpected moments? Have you considered seasonal employment in the outdoor industry and want to bolster your resume? In this 16-hour, highly immersive, inclusive, and interactive Wilderness First Aid + CPR experience, you will learn to prevent and respond to emergencies through the unique lens gender-inclusive training provides. This queer-taught class is a first-of-its-kind offering in the outdoor industry, and we’re excited to be a part of it.
Most people don't know how to relieve choking, control a major bleed, splint an injury, diagnose heat exhaustion versus heat stroke, treat hypothermia in the field, manage shock, or use critical life-saving tools such as an Epipen, Hemostatic Agent, or Tourniquet. And so, they limit their experiences, travel, and adventure - or worse yet, freeze when they encounter emergencies in the wilderness.
Your mission (should you choose to accept it) is to learn these and many other life-saving skills so you can Lead with Confidence, Be more Self-reliant, and Adventure with Abandon.
After two highly immersive days, you will have the skills to prevent emergencies and effectively respond to those that can not be prevented. Set off on adventures feeling relaxed, self-reliant, and ready for anything!
Registration includes 5 meals (breakfast Saturday through lunch Sunday).
SOLO licensed WFA /WFR recert available IF current WFR is through SOLO or another org that recognizes SOLO.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Basecamp at Beaver Falls, Halifax, VT (Wabanaki and Elnu Abenaki Lands)
Start Date: March 18, 2023 - 9am-6pm
End Date: March 19, 2023 - 9am-6pm
Cost: $400 - $600 sliding scale
Estimated value: $500
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Housing: Onsite housing is optional and not included in the price of the activity. For onsite housing, please contact us here.
Includes: 5 Meals (breakfast Saturday through lunch Sunday) and workshop materials
Doesn't Include: Carpool to Basecamp, personal items, clothing, boots, toiletries, flights
COVID SAFETY
- Proof of vaccination
- Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who experience financial barriers, are looking for reparations pricing, and/or have high travel expenses. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
