Wilderness first RESPONDER
Yosemite National Park
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Overview:
Yosemite has captivated the human spirit; where Ansel Adams found his art could come alive. Where John Muir craved to be, Yosemite is truly a national treasure. The WFR is 70+ hours of training while we explore the beauty of the park. We will stay at the campgrounds within, and use the mountainous terrain, and remote valleys to explore while practicing our skills.
With 750,000 acres of soaring cliffs, lush meadows, and cascading waterfalls, it is easy to see what makes Yosemite so incomparable. There are over 40 different types of amphibians and reptiles, 11 fish species, along with 242 different bird species, and 77 different types of mammals within the park environment. The park also has 880 miles of rivers and streams, and 318 major lakes!
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Additional Trip Information:
Getting to Yosemite:
Accommodations:
Park Entry:
Passports: Not required for this adventure.
What’s Included:
A certified and highly experienced 4Points Instructor.
WFR and CPR certification
Permits, and camping for the duration of your time
What’s not included:
Personal equipment—backpack, sleeping bag, rescue and WFR equipment
Transportation to Yosemite; accommodations in Yosemite for the night prior or the night after the course
Meals ARE NOT included for this course
Admin Information:
WFA Price: $1275.00 per person
WFR is valid for 3 years and can be renewed doing a two day course. CPR for 2 years.
Group Size: Minimum of 8 participants. Maximum of 30 participants.
Ideal Clientele: Clients need to be physically capable of completing the backcountry WFR curriculum including challenging hikes with some limited steep uphill sections. Must be able to carry a litter with a patient as part of a team. Minimum age is 16.
Itinerary:
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Class topics: Medicolegal issues, patient assessment, vital signs, critical care and backcountry survival; traumatic injuries: Sprains, strains, fractures; spinal and head injuries; cardiothoracic trauma
This adventure begins when you meet your instructor and other participants at the designated meetup spot. We hike the distanceto the campground to set up and organize our gear. After a quick tour and exploration of the area, we’ll settle in and begin our initial class program. Today will include a mix of classroom, skills, and time to explore around our home for the next 3 days.
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Class topics: Skill acquisition; environmental emergencies [heat/cold, allergic reaction, lightning, drowning]; bleeding control; wound care and infections; shock, and medical emergencies
Today we’ll hike to Smuggler’s Beach as we continue class with our medical emergency topics. Our day will consist of exploring the beach area, taking in views of our surroundings, practicing skills and learning new topics. After we hike back to the campground we’ll end with a short review before sunset at Cavern Point.
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Class topics: CPR certification, testing and skills day
Our 3rd day has us up and out early to explore more of the island; we’ll hike to Potato Harbor after completing our CPR skills certification. The rest of the day will be spent on skills practice and exploring along the huge cliffs on this side of the island. The final part of our day we’ll clean up our gear and prepare to head back to the mainland from our island paradise.
