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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. She never expected the training would prove even more valuable at home than in the field. Today, Cobalt is a volunteer with NAPSAR (Napa County Search and Rescue) and a Black Rock Ranger — the volunteer corps that helps keep…
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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…
The Outdoor Season: Essential Skills for the Trail and the Backyard
When the Northern California foothills trade their winter brown for vibrant green, the shift is immediate. Suddenly, Saturday mornings are…
The Outdoor Guide to Treating Strains and Sprains
Whether you are navigating a rocky trail, playing a pickup game at the park, or just working on a weekend…
Wilderness Medicine
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Courses & Certification
When you explore the remote landscapes of Northern California, the distance between you and the nearest hospital can be measured…
Avoiding and Treating Cold Illnesses and Injuries
By Ted Lenzie When we think of cold illness and injuries, most people picture severe hypothermia or deep frostbite. In…
Wilderness Wisdom: Hypothermia Reference Guide for Northern California Adventurers
Winter in Northern California can be breathtaking — the sun glinting off Lake Tahoe’s snow-covered slopes, fog weaving through the…
Workplace Safety & CPR for Business
What is STOP THE BLEED® and Why Does It Matter?
A person who is bleeding severely can die from blood loss within three to five minutes. In many cases, this…