The July 2009 American Alpine Club Wilderness First Aid Course was a great success! We had 13 people in attendance at Umstead State Park, and they all received Wilderness First Aid Certification.

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Ascent Adventure Consultants and Triangle Rock Club are proud to host the 2009 Reel Rock Film Tour, as a benefit to the American Alpine Club.

2009 Reel Rock Film Tour

(www.reelrocktour.com)

October 24, 2009

Southern Village, Chapel Hill (www.southernvillage.com)

Reel Rock Film Tour delivers the year’s most exciting climbing and adventure films to audiences to over 100 cities around the world. Reel Rock shows are festive events where climbers and outdoors lovers gather to celebrate their passion for adventure. Gear giveaways, appearances by top climbers, and fund raising for non profit organizations all add to the fun and community of Reel Rock Events.

A raffle to benefit the American Alpine Club will be held during the event, with generous gear and prize donations from our sponsors.

The 2009 Films

Progression

The story of the world’s best climbers, and their efforts to advance the sport in all it’s forms. Chris Sharma, Kevin Jorgenson, Paxti Usobiaga, Johanna Ernst, Tommy Caldwell, and more

First Ascent

The Series- Co produced by Sender Films and the National Geographic Adventure Channel. Featuring top athletes attempted unclimbed walls and peaks around the world. Scheduled to air in over 150 countries starting January 2010. Come get a special preview!

Event Sponsors

Film Making Competition

Enter your own original 2 minute climbing film into the 2009 Film Making Competition. The winner will be featured at the Reel Rock Tour, and film makers will win cash and prizes from the Reel Rock Tour sponsors, such as North Face and Petzl. Visit the website for contest rules and submission instructions.

The course content will cover general WFA.  There will be an emphasis on climbing and mountaineering situations.  Students successfully completing the course will get Wilderness First Aid Certification.  You take add CPR certification for another $50.  The CPR portion of the class will take place on the evening Friday, July 17 at Triangle Rock Club.

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Presented by Ascent Adventure Consultants

Location

Umstead State Park

Time

9:00am-5:00pm

CPR Add on Course Available Friday Night July 17th for an additional $50.00

Wilderness First Aid is a good basic course in backcountry emergency response for almost any location. This 16 hour course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas – away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification of assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment. It expands the concepts in First Aid: When Help is Delayed to give more detailed information and hands-on skills practice.

The Course Will Cover

• The difference in WFA and street FA.
• Causes & prevention of wilderness injuries
• Seven Steps of of a  wilderness first aid response
• First Aid treatment for specific wilderness conditions
• Patient transfer and evacuation

The course content will cover general WFA.  There will be an emphasis on climbing and mountaineering situations.  Students successfully completing the course will get American Red Cross First Aid Basics certification.  You take add CPR certification for another $50.  The CPR portion of the class will take place on the evening Friday, July 17; location to be determined.

What is the class size and course length:

The class is designed to have up to 12 students and to be 16 hours long

What prerequisites are required for a participant to take the Wilderness First Aid Basics Course?

There aren?t any prerequisites for taking WFA

What minimum age is recommended due to the serious nature of the course?

15 years old

What is the certification period of the Wilderness First Aid Basics course?

3 years.

To Sign Up for the American Alpine Club Wilderness First Aid Course please fill out the following form