NOW Outdoors Wilderness Adventure Group: Northwoods

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one - and maybe even save a life. This certification is backed by SOLO, the longest running school of wilderness medicine in the world!

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and Wilderness First Responder (WFR) are hands-on trainings designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals working in remote locations. WFA is a 16-hour (two day) course that focuses on the basic skills of: response and assessment, musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries, environmental and medical emergencies, survival skills, and more.

Upon completion, you will receive a SOLO WFA certification (valid for two years) or, if you are recertifying your SOLO WFR, that remains valid for another 3 years.

This two-part class runs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday. You must have a current CPR/AED for WFA to be valid. CPR/AED can be added for a small fee of $35.

Learning takes place in an outdoor sheltered setting. Come prepared for any weather. Early spring can bring warm sunshine or cold wet conditions. Camping is free on site or you can stay at a hotel in town.

Included:

• All instruction
• SOLO Wilderness First Aid Book and Certification Card
• All class materials
• Add CPR/AED for $35
• Primitive camping
• Group shelter
• Water
• Firewood

Prices: Payment due April 1st

• Wilderness First Aid - $200
• Wilderness First Responder Re-Certification - $275
• CPR/AED - $35

> Payments can be made on the NOW Outdoors website at https://www.nowoutdoors.org/event-details/wilderness-first-aid-certification-wfr-recert-16-hours
> Spaces are limited and are filled in the order payments are received. An RSVP on Meetup without payment will not hold your spot. The event may fill before the payment deadline.
> Cancelations made within seven days of payment and on or before the payment deadline are eligible for a refund. Other cancelations will be converted to a credit to be used within one year for another Now Outdoors event.

Please send all questions to [masked].

Nick Gordon, Wilderness EMT, is owner and lead instructor for NOW Outdoors LLC. He teaches more than a dozen wilderness adventure courses for UW-Milwaukee and teaches for the SOLO School of Wilderness Medicine. Since 2009, Nick has been teaching and guiding wilderness adventure, medicine, and survival courses throughout the Midwest and abroad including Nepal, Canada, Peru, and deep in the Amazon Jungle.

Join us for this beautiful and laid back trip in the north woods. We start with a quick gear shakedown and a bit of paddle instruction before put-in. Then, we navigate a series of lakes and portage trails to reach our site for the weekend. From there, you'll have lots of free time to paddle, swim, fish, practice new skills, or just kick back and relax. There is also a substantial trail system for hiking that is accessible right from our campsite. The initial travel time from our put-in spot to camp is roughly 3 hours.

Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
While this is a great beginner trip, participants MUST be comfortable in the water. Paddling and backpacking experience is a plus. You should have your own personal items but we have some rental gear available on a first-come, first-serve basis including packs, hammocks, mess kits, etc. Participants should be in good physical health, able to carry their personal gear, and able to help portage group gear including canoes.

Upon registration, you will have access to the group page for this event. All of the trip information including gear lists and directions can be found there.

Price: $425 Registration closes May 1st
Early Bird Price! Register by April 1st and save $75

> Payments can be made on the NOW Outdoors website at https://www.nowoutdoors.org/event-details/3-day-beginner-wilderness-canoe-camping-4
> Spaces are limited and are filled in the order payments are received. An RSVP on Meetup will not hold your spot. The trip may fill before the payment deadline.
> Cancelations made within seven days of payment and on or before the payment deadline are eligible for a refund. Other cancelations will be converted to a credit to be used within one year for another Now Outdoors event.

Includes:
• Fantastic meals: Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast
• Experienced guides
• Tandem canoes
• Paddles
• Life jackets (PFDs)
• Purified water at camp
• Camp Kitchen
• Msc group gear (axe and saw, tarp, med kit, etc)
• Paddle and portage instruction
• Axe and saw

Not Included:
• Personal items
• WI State Fishing license (optional)
• Gratuities for guides

Please email us with any questions at [masked].

The ability to “stay found” is a critical skill to ensure your safety, survival, and success when traveling in the backcountry. During this weekend workshop, you will learn and practice basic map, compass, and navigation skills. Topics will include map basics (scales, symbols, topo maps, contour lines, three norths, and declination), compass basics (types, parts, uses), and how to use them all together. You’ll learn how to orient yourself to your map, take and follow a bearing, use your pace to calculate distance, and plan your route. You’ll also get some tips and tricks for navigating without a map and compass using the sun, stars, time, shadows, landmarks, and body parts.

The Plan:
We will be staying on 40 private acres at our NOW Outdoors basecamp in Waupaca, WI just west of Hartman Creek State Park. This gives us plenty of room to practice our navigation skills in varying kinds of terrain. Instruction will include presentations in an outdoor sheltered setting around a campfire, hands-on practice at various sites around the basecamp, and opportunities to apply your skills on an orienteering course. Come prepared for any weather and plan to be outside the entire time. Fall can bring warm sunshine, cold wet conditions, or even snow. Camping is free or you can stay at a hotel in town. Arrive at 10 am Saturday and hike down to the site (5-minute walk from your car on a clear wide path). Upon arrival, we'll help you find a place to set up your tent or hammock.

Price: $225 Registration closes May 23rd
Early Bird Price! Register by April 15th and save $50

> Payments can be made on the NOW Outdoors website at https://www.nowoutdoors.org/event-details/map-and-compass-skill-building-weekend-2
> Spaces are limited and are filled in the order payments are received. An RSVP on Meetup will not hold your spot. The trip may fill before the payment deadline.
> Cancelations made within seven days of payment and on or before the payment deadline are eligible for a refund. Other cancelations will be converted to a credit to be used within one year for another Now Outdoors event.

Included:
• Primitive on-site camping
• Water, coffee, and msc. group gear
• NOW Outdoors notebook
• All necessary materials for class such as maps, compasses, etc.
Each person will receive a Suunto compass with adjustable declination to use during the course. They will also be available for purchase.

Not Included:
• Personal camping items (clothing, tent, sleeping bag, camp chair, etc.)
• Personal meals, snacks, or drinks

AS ALWAYS >>> You will have access to a full recommended gear list and directions via our "group" page once your payment has been received. We have a limited quantity of gear for rent on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact us with any gear needs.

Please email us with any questions at [masked].

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one - and maybe even save a life. This certification is backed by SOLO, the longest running school of wilderness medicine in the world!

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and Wilderness First Responder (WFR) are hands-on trainings designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals working in remote locations. WFA is a 16-hour (two day) course that focuses on the basic skills of: response and assessment, musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries, environmental and medical emergencies, survival skills, and more.

Upon completion, you will receive a SOLO WFA certification (valid for two years) or, if you are recertifying your SOLO WFR, that remains valid for another 3 years.

This two-part class runs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday. You must have a current CPR/AED for WFA to be valid. CPR/AED can be added for a small fee of $35. Or, if you would like the American Heart Association BLS certification which covers adult, child, and infant CPR and AED, this can be arranged as well for $55.

Learning takes place in an outdoor sheltered setting. Come prepared for any weather. Camping available on site for free.

Prices (all payments due by May 24th):

• Wilderness First Aid - $225
• Wilderness First Responder Re-Certification - $275
• Adult CPR/AED - $35
• AHA BLS - $55

> Payments can be made on the NOW Outdoors website at https://www.nowoutdoors.org/event-details/solo-wilderness-first-aid-certification-wfr-recert-16-hours
> Spaces are limited and are filled in the order payments are received. An RSVP on Meetup without payment will not hold your spot. The event may fill before the payment deadline.
> Cancelations made within seven days of payment and on or before the payment deadline are eligible for a refund. Other cancelations will be converted to a credit to be used within one year for another Now Outdoors event.

Included:

• All instruction
• SOLO Wilderness First Aid Book and Certification Cards
• All class materials
• On-site camping
• Water
• Coffee
• Cobbler
• Firewood

Not Included:

• Meals
• Personal gear if camping
• State park sticker/overnight parking pass

Please send all questions to [masked].

Nick Gordon, Wilderness EMT, is owner and lead instructor for NOW Outdoors LLC. He teaches more than a dozen wilderness adventure courses for UW-Milwaukee and teaches for the SOLO School of Wilderness Medicine. Since 2009, Nick has been teaching and guiding wilderness adventure, medicine, and survival courses throughout the Midwest and abroad including Nepal, Canada, Peru, and deep in the Amazon Jungle.