Backcountry First Aid

During this interactive hiking experience participants will be given the opportunity to role play various medical emergencies that may occur when hiking or traveling.

The group will work as a team to provide appropriate care, and will learn by engaging hands-on with techniques for how to help. We will utilize materials that anyone can carry, and demonstrate techniques to immobilize fractures and treat common conditions that frequently occur when in the wilderness.

This will be a physically active trail-based program utilizing the Bear Valley Trail. Total hiking distance will be 6 miles.

Please note that this is NOT a certification program.

James Pretorius, MD has been a physician for over 41 years and has worked in the Emergency Room, as a Family Physician, and as a Hospitalist. He is a long term outdoorsman with over 25 years of experience riding horses in backcountry, as well as being a current avid hiker, routinely hiking over 1500 miles a year. James graduated from University of Texas Medical school At Houston .

Photo Credit: Avani Fachon

Details

-We will be meeting at the Bear Valley Visitor Center

- Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in

- Refunds available for all classes 7 days in advance of the start date, after 7 days and before 2 days, participants can credit their class for a future date. All requests before 48 hours in advance will be declined.

- Please follow the parking instructions for the facility used that day

- Please provide an email you check regularly for updates and reminders about your class

- Registration is required online prior to the event in order to maintain class sizes

- Sales end 48 hours before the start date.

- Waitlists are available when the class sells out

Ticket Pricing

A range of pricing options are available to meet your needs. We welcome your participation and appreciate your support at any level.

What to Bring

Day Pack

Lunch

Warm Variable Weather Clothing

Hiking Shoes

Water Bottle

Notebook and Pen/Field Journal

Eventbrite Confirmation Email

Binoculars (Optional)

Camera (Optional)

About the PRNSA Field Institute

The PRNSA Field Institute offers hands-on environmental education classes throughout the year that foster enjoyment of Point Reyes National Seashore. Our classes are led by expert instructors, who take you out of your everyday life and into the natural world. We host a variety of classes about the arts and sciences and have something for everyone. You can reach the Field Institute at (415) 663-1200 x304 or by email at [email protected].

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Health Guidelines

Masks are welcome at your discretion as we all work together to remain safe and healthy.

Host or Publisher Point Reyes National Seashore Association