Episode 15: Today I sit down with certified wilderness first responder and instructor, Courtney Harvey, to chat about:
- Precautions and preparation steps to take before trekking out into nature, whether that is a local trail or an extended stay in the backcountry
- Common injuries and mistakes people make while in nature
- What safety and outdoor gear and food to pack for both day hikes and multi-day hikes
- Importance and benefits of different types of clothing and materials
- Safety tips for your canine trail buddy
- Drinking water safety tips
- Trash and human waste disposal methods
- Fire safety tips
- Wildlife safety tips
- Steps to take to prevent getting lost and what to do if you do get lost
- How to assess and mitigate risk
- Treating hypothermia and hypothermia
- What level of safety and first aid training you should get
- And so much more!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Website: https://soloschools.com/
Follow Courtney Harvey on Instagram
Follow Courtney Harvey on Facebook
- SOLO (Stoneheart Outdoor Learning Opportunities) School
- Global Rescue Medical & Security Evacuation
- Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
- Understanding Down Fill
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
Recommended Product Links:
- Patagonia Houdini Jacket: Men’s, Women’s
- Patagonia Better Sweater Options: Men’s, Women’s
- Darn Tough and Smartwool Socks for hiking
- Garmin InReach SE Satellite Communication Device
- Packable Down Blanket (Woobie)
- Cravat Triangular Bandage
- Vet Wrap
- Rolled gauze
- SAM Splint
- Rite in the Rain Book
- Battle Board Notebook
- Emergency Dog Carrying Harness
- SteriPEN Adventure UV Water Purifier
- Platypus GravityWorks High-Capacity Water Filter System
- Two-Sided Orange and Reflective Blanket/Tarp
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ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)
Courtney Harvey
Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness EMT
Courtney Harvey’s love for hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and camping was instilled by her parents at an early age. Her passion for outdoor recreation grew from there to include more remote activities like backcountry skiing, orienteering, and backpacking.
In graduate school, she studied strength and conditioning, and in 2015 she took her first wilderness first aid course. Shortly thereafter, she joined the search and rescue team in Killington, VT, and got further certifications as a wilderness first responder, a wilderness emergency medical technician, and then as an advanced EMT.
She continues to serve on the search and rescue team and now teaches CPR, first aid, and wilderness first aid for the Stonehearth Outdoor Learning Opportunities School, also known as SOLO. She also teaches wilderness leadership and safety skills to teenagers at the Okemo Mountain School.
