Wilderness Medicine
Right Place, Right Time: A Wilderness First Responder in Action
It's the scenario we train for but hope we never have to face. You're enjoying a beautiful day on the…
Meet Cobalt: How Wilderness First Aid Training Shows Up When You Least Expect It
When Cobalt signed up for a Wilderness First Aid course, it was to prepare for volunteer search and rescue work.…
When the First Responder Becomes the Patient: Karen Yee’s Survival Story
Karen Yee is the kind of person you want around in an emergency. A long-time Scoutmaster who has been certified…
Wilderness First Aid For Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Updated June 2026 // This article is based on current wilderness medicine guidance, including the Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice…
Training for the Trail: One Scoutmaster’s Experience with Wilderness First Aid
Taking a group of scouts deep into the backcountry is a tremendous responsibility, and true preparation requires much more than…Wild Horses & Wilderness Safety: Meet Lisa Rani
The dust settles on a long, remote dirt road, miles from the nearest town. For lifelong photographer Lisa, this is…“When It Roars, Go Indoors”: Mitigating Thunderstorm Risks in the Backcountry
By Ted Lenzie "When it roars, go indoors" is a perfect rule for urban areas, but what happens when you…Come as You Are, Babe: Trail Wisdom from Tris Murphy
If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Tris Murphy’s Instagram, you know she isn’t your average hiking guide. Her content…Prepared for the Wild: A Conversation with Wildlife Travel Designer Suzi Eszterhas
For wildlife photographer and travel designer Suzi Eszterhas, a typical workday might take place on the African savanna, in the…
How to Treat a Burn in the Wilderness: A WFA First Aid Guide
Updated June 2026. Reviewed for consistency with current wilderness burn care guidance. Burns are common outdoors. They can happen while…
