*To reach the outpost, follow the directions to 2900 Simpkinstown Rd. Do NOT turn right into the main camp, instead, continue ahead on the gravel road .7 miles until you reach Foxfire on the right. There will be signs leading you there.
What to Expect:
American Red Cross WFA Course will be completed over 2 days beginning Saturday, September 12th at 8:00 am and finishing Sunday September 13th by 3pm. Current Adult CPR/AED certification is required to be completely trained in WFA. Attendees should bring proof of CPR/AED certification OR come early on SATURDAY ready to begin at 8:00am to complete that portion. The class is a mixture of hands-on experience and lecture. Participants must be present for all sessions in order to receive a completion card.
This course will take place in a primitive backcountry setting; attendees should plan to spend the entire time in a remote outdoor setting. There is no potable water, no cell service, a pit-toilet, and limited access to electricity. I will have a handwashing station set up. Attendees are welcome to camp overnight on 7x7 wooden platforms or claim a spot in the first-come, first-serve bunkhouse. No additional charge for camping. The nearest hotels are at least 30 minutes away off of I-81 in Dublin or Christiansburg.
Course Fees:
Wilderness First Aid ONLY $130 paid to Rebbecca Jackson at time of class (exact cash or check only)
OR
Wilderness First Aid Adult CPR/AED $160 paid to Rebbecca Jackson at time of class (exact cash or check only)
Course Schedule:
Saturday September 12th
8:00-9:30 Adult CPR/AED prerequisite (if you do not have this certification or yours has expired)
9:30am-12:30 Wilderness First Aid Part 1
1:30-5pm Wilderness First Aid Part 2
Sunday September13th
8:00-12:00 Wilderness First Aid Part 3
1:00-3pm Wilderness First Aid Part 4 (if needed)
Packing List:
- Class Fees to be paid in FULL at the time of the class, no exceptions
- Proof of current Adult CPR/AED (if you have it)
- 2 triangle bandages or bandanas
- Notebook (pens, pencils, highlighters)
- Comfortable and weather appropriate clothing (you will be outdoors the entire time!)
- Snacks, packed meals, and at least 2 liters of water each day, more if hot weather is expected
- Sunscreen, bug spray (optional)
- Helpful Items to Bring- personal first aid kit, small tarp or ground cloth, paracord, pocketknife, comfortable chair/seat pad (optional)
If you are staying onsite overnight, please bring:
- Personal camping gear (tent, sleep pad, lumination, etc.)
- A gallon of water
- Your own food and snacks for the duration, you are welcome to cook over a fire or bring a camp stove.
- Personal hygiene and medications
- Enough clothing to keep you warm, dry, and comfortable
*We will be in a backcountry setting sharing the surroundings with its natural inhabitants. We regularly have bears, raccoons, snakes (both rattle and copperhead), and other critters in the area. All smellables will be stowed away in a locked vehicle at all times- food, sunscreen, chapstick, deodorant, etc. No food may be left unattended! If you deliberately fail to follow this rule you will be asked to leave immediately and without a refund. Wildlife management is taken very seriously, and we count on everyone to do their part to keep the animals and humans safe. You will be required to sign a waiver upon arrival.
Final NOTE: Please contact the instructor, Rebbecca Jackson, BEFORE the first day of class if you have any needs or questions.