Our friends down in the States at REI publish a great set of articles for general consumption about maximizing your enjoyment in the outdoors. We have included a link to a great article from their site. Just click on:
REI Article on General Aches and Pains.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Life is GOLDEN!
Following Canada's search for gold at the Olympics has become a past-time when not building and not first aiding. It was very exciting to see the skeleton gold tonight! And the skate dancing pair that currently stand second were just great. It was a much better night tonight than last night with that squeaker of a win over Switzerland in hockey. I am so happy for all the Canadian medal winners and for Canadians in general for having success in these games. Go Canada!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Re-certs and re-builds
While Georgia is re-certifying her first aid (something I have to do in the Fall as well), I have been volunteering time to RE-build a storage shed at a local school. I forgot I had some of those muscles! They are definitely different from kayaking or hiking muscles. But this is also a good way to help get into shape for the coming season after a winter of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's delights. Bon Chance!
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Taking caring of our guests
Every three years each guide has to re-certify their Wilderness First Aid Certification in order to remain current. For lead guides this involves a 80-90 hour training taken over 2 weeks. This usually takes place in the Fall or Winter in some of the wettest, muddiest conditions that British Columbia has to offer. Certifying bodies include 'Wilderness Alert' and 'Slipstream Wilderness First Aid' This is what Coastal Bliss Adventures owner / guide Georgia Newsome will be doing through 'Slipstream', in Victoria, for the next two weeks, in addition to fitness preparation for hiking the North Coast Trail.
