Alpine Rescue Team’s 2019 Skills for the Hills Backcountry Safety Series

Join us at our HQ at El Rancho for this year’s series of free classes and programs (donations are appreciated). Seating is limited; register by clicking on the links below.

November 14, 2019 – 7:00 PM-9:00 PM – Managing Backcountry Emergencies Until help Arrives

Managing Backcountry Injuries Until Help Arrives.

Even minor injuries in the backcountry can become major issues and having a basic knowledge of medical kits, key concepts and simple procedures can moderate the impact. Learn about the most common injuries and how to manage them as well as what to carry in your medical kit. Sprains, wounds, fractures, blisters and more severe injuries will be discussed. Basic wound care, splinting and evacuation indications will be demonstrated.

Dr. Greg Stiller has practiced for 20 years as an emergency medicine physician and is a 10-year member of Alpine Rescue Team. He is a nationally recognized expert in wilderness and tactical medicine and has served on the Board of Directors for the Wilderness Medicine Society. Dr. Stiller is a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine and has taught and worked in austere places around the world. He has also taught as a Clinical and Associate Professor at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio and the University of Buffalo.

Skills for the Hills is Alpine Rescue Team's public wilderness and backcountry education program. Our classes are free, however we appreciate donations at the door. We never charge you, your family or the local authorities for search and rescue.

Support Alpine Rescue Team and all Colorado SAR teams by purchasing a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) Card. Buy a five-year ($12) or one-year ($3) card online .

"Skills for the Hills" is used with the permission of Mountain Aid, Scotland.