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Wilderness Medicine Intensive Skills / Klamath CME

  • Happy Camp, CA
  • Active & Adventure
California, United States

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from $1,595* per person9 DaysJune
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Bio Bio Expeditions 12 people max
This Wilderness Medicine Intensive Skills Course in Northern California mixes spectacular scenery, thrilling whitewater and an ascent of one of the U.S.’s most iconic mountain peaks with expert medical and survival skills training.

This CME course is designed for physicians, nurses and other health care providers who want to learn practical wilderness emergency medicine skills, outdoor survival, and wilderness travel skills in an outdoor setting but spouses, partners and friends are welcome to join us on this enlightening outdoor adventure!

During four days paddling on Northern California’s Klamath, Salmon and Scott Rivers — and an optional ascent of Mt. Shasta — participants will learn practical wilderness medical skills, including:

    * Hypothermia, frostbite and altitude illness
    * Improvised immobilization and splinting techniques
    * Backcountry evacuation/improvised carries and litters
    * Patient assessment in wilderness setting
    * Basic wilderness rescue
    * Field management of wounds, fractures, dislocations, sprains, and other common problems.


The course will also teach hands-on wilderness travel skills including:

    * Wilderness survival (half-day course)
    * Orienteering (including map/compass, GPS)
    * Whitewater raft skills
    * Swift-water crossing techniques
    * Basic climbing skills including use of crampons, ice axe (including self-arrest)
    * Route-finding
    * Avalanche safety and basic rescue.

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California, United States

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3 testimonials about the provider, Bio Bio Expeditions:

  • Reviewer: Allan Levin located in Futaleufu ,
    Marc, you have been a pleasure to work with. We know that our vacation last year was a once in a lifetime opportunity – neither of us had ever been on a vacation that long. We put ourselves in your hands and you and Bio Bio overachieved every step of the way.
  • Reviewer: Linda Parker located in California
    The Fu is ‘FUN!’ Big water, blue skies, great group, horseback riding, kayaking, mountain biking, hot tubbing, massage, sauna, happy hours, card games, great food, and of course world class rafting…wow! Riding a horse, galloping through a meadow, surrounded by the snow-capped Patagonian peaks. I had never seen anything so beautiful. It made me cry. Thanks to Bio Bio for the excellent rafting, the in-camp luxury, and an overall unforgettable experience!
  • Reviewer: Ira Shetty. located in Futaleufu,
    Hi Marc & Lawrence. I have to begin by thanking you both so much! I cannot begin to tell you how amazing this trip was for me. I know I sound dramatic, but it was life altering for me. I had an outstanding time and can’t wait till Zambezi.Gosh. I can’t tell you what a transition it was for me to return to NYC. Sub zero temps, the fast pace, and well my cuisine has taken a huge nose dive… I miss the river, snowcapped mountians, full moons, and most importantly the members of your team. I just wanted you to know what a great crew you’ve gotten together.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Raft Klamath: Ferry Point – Paradise Point

Lectures: Hypothermia (Donner); Whitewater Medicine (Allred); Useful ropes and knots (Olson)

Day 2
Raft Clear Creek (if adequate flow)…or Klamath (Indian Cr. – Wingate)

Lectures: Snakebite (Allred); Altitude Illness (Donner); Navigation workshop (part I)

Day 3
Raft Salmon River (Butler to Oak Bottom)

Lectures: Wilderness Infectious Diseases (Donner); Planning a Wilderness Medical Kit (Donner); Splinting of common ortho injuries (Olson); soft tissue injuries (Donner)

Day 4
Survival “Olympics” – Short Hike to Clear Creek Swimming “Hole”

Lectures (am): Navigation (part II) (Olsen); Survival kit / skills (Olson / Allred); Frostbite (Donner)

Day 5
Raft Scott River / move camp to Whitewater Ranch

Lectures / skills – shallow water crossing and zip line (Allred); Wilderness Eye / ENT problems (Donner); Lightning injuries (Olson)

Day 6
Practical Skill Workshops at WW Ranch
GPS and compass navigation; practical medical skills – including “team” scenarios

Workshops in am: Wilderness Improvisation (Donner); GPS Navigation (Olson)
Evening – CELEBRATION DINNER!

Day 7
All-day basic mountaineering skills course by Sierra Wilderness Seminars.

Group leaves in early morning for Mt. Shasta.
Meet at 8:00am at Fifth Season Mountaineering Store - 300 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Mt. Shasta City - Telephone: (530) 926-3606

Day 8-9
OPTIONAL MT. SHASTA SUMMIT CLIMB
Guided by Sierra Wilderness Seminars (see included info.)

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