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Intermediate Ice Climbing on 18-Feb-12 7:30 AM

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Intermediate Ice Climbing
Start Date: 18-Feb-12 7:30 AM
End Time: 18-Feb-12 4:30 PM
Speaker: CMS Instructor

Event Details:

Intermediate Ice Climbing

If you enjoy ice climbing but know your technique could be better, this one-day course is just the thing. Our guides will get you on the steeps, pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, and offer specific, personalized techniques to help you avoid the dreaded vertical icepump.

Benefits

· Learn to use your skeleton more and your muscles less

· Develop the ability to find rests and relax on the steepest ice

· Learn techniques to avoid over-gripping – the source of the pump

· Practice the art of swinging less and climbing more

· Learn how rock climbing skills translate to more fluid and efficient movement on ice

· Climb a lot and get expert feedback

Prerequisites

· Already know how to belay, put on a harness and crampons properly

· Have ice climbed before in the past

· Ability to spend a full day out in the mountains

· Generally fit

Course Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Meeting Location: CMS, located at 341 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 (see attached map to CMS)

Equipment List: Click here for Ice Climbing Equipment List

Forms: Individuals must have a waiver filled out. See CMS Waiver attachment. Please bring this waiver with you and give it to the guide.

Course includes: All the technical gear needed for the outing (i.e. harness, helmet, boots, crampons, ice tools, etc.)

Course doesn’t include: Food*, water, transportation, individual’s soft goods (i.e. pants, jacket, gloves, etc.)

*A bag lunch will be provided for those staying at the YMCA of the Rockies and will be available for pick up in the Longs Peak Lobby at 7:30am

Transportation to and from CMS and the trailhead is not included. Please meet in the lobby of Longs Peak Lodge at 7:30am to pick up your bagged lunch and self-arrange carpool to CMS.

Snow Skills for the Mountains on 18-Feb-12 7:30 AM

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Snow Skills for the Mountains
Start Date: 18-Feb-12 7:30 AM
End Time: 18-Feb-12 4:30 PM
Speaker: CMS Instructor

Event Details:

COURSE TIMES ARE LOCAL MOUNTAIN TIME, NOT EST!

This one day course will help prepare you for spending time in the mountains during the winter as well as climbing higher glaciated peaks. Our guides will get you out on various snow terrain to teach you proper technique and movement.

Benefits

· Learn how to travel as a roped team

· Learn different ways of walking in crampons and when to use each technique

· Learn proper use of your mountaineering axe

· Learn how to self-arrest a fall

Prerequisites

· Ability to spend a full day out in the mountains

· Generally fit

Course Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm**

Meeting Location: 341 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 (see attached map to CMS)

Equipment List: See attached Mountaineering Equipment List

Forms: Individuals must have a waiver filled out. See CMS Waiver attachment. Please bring this waiver with you and give it to the guide.

Course includes: All the technical gear needed for the outing (i.e. harness, helmet, boots, crampons, mountaineering axe, etc.)

Course doesn’t include: Food*, water, transportation, individual’s soft goods (i.e. pants, jacket, gloves, etc.)

*A bag lunch will be provided for those individuals staying at the YMCA of the Rockies

**Transportation to CMS and to/from the trailhead is not included. Please meet in the main lobby of Longs Peak Lodge at 7:30am to get your bag lunch and carpool to CMS.

Wilderness First Aid on 18-Feb-12 8:00 AM

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Wilderness First Aid
Start Date: 18-Feb-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 20-Feb-12 5:30 PM
Location: Adams State College, Alamosa, CO
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

WMTC Wilderness First Aid workshops are designed to introduce participants to the concepts of medical care in a wilderness setting. The course focuses on Basic Life Support skills, minor trauma and selected environmental topics, the focused spine assessment and ruling out process, and allergic & toxic reactions. As with all our courses, the majority of time is spent in hands-on skills practice and simulations; lecture is limited to basic anatomy and physiology.

Our WFA courses are accepted by the American Camping Association (ACA) for camp programs that are close to standard EMS assistance and by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) including Philmont Scout Ranch. While the course includes instruction in adult CPR techniques, due to time constraints CPR certification is not included.

This course may be used to recertify current WAFA, WFR, and WEMT certifications from accepted wilderness medicine providers. To receive certification graduates must register and complete the on-line Review & Recertification exam; there is a $25 fee for the on-line exam.

We have direct reciprocity with Wilderness Medicine Outfitters (WMO), First Lead, Aerie Backcountry Medicine, Desert Mountain Medicine (DMM), Sierra Rescue, Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO), Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS (WMI), and Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA).

Cost is $245

Click here to download a registration form

Adams State College

WILD about Nature: Fun Kid-Friendly Activities for Outdoor Professionals on 18-Feb-12 9:00 AM

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

WILD about Nature: Fun Kid-Friendly Activities for Outdoor Professionals
Start Date: 18-Feb-12 9:00 AM
End Time: 18-Feb-12 4:00 PM
Location: YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO 80511
Speaker: Sarah Folzenlogen and Alicia Hamilton

Event Details:

Join education staff from the Butterfly Pavilion and Downtown Aquarium for an interactive workshop featuring hands-on activities from the Project WILD curriculum!

Project WILD is a wildlife focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students. One of the most widely used and successful environmental education programs, it is based on the premise of connecting young people to the natural world through meaningful, interactive curriculum. Emphasizing the importance of wildlife within the broader context of conservation issues, it aims to plant the seed of environmental stewardship and help develop responsible, global citizens.

Workshop participants will get up close and personal with the Project WILD curriculum through a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities. They’ll also leave the workshop with Project WILD tools and resources so they can begin implementing the curriculum within their own outdoor programs.

YMCA of the Rockies

2515 Tunnel Rd

Estes Park, CO 80511

WEA Accreditation Workshop on 18-Feb-12 1:30 PM

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

WEA Accreditation Workshop
Start Date: 18-Feb-12 1:30 PM
End Time: 18-Feb-12 4:30 PM
Location: YMCA of the Rockies
Speaker: Chris Pelchat

Event Details:

This workshop will provide an overview of the WEA Accreditation program and the self study process.

Topics include:

the development of your institutional portfolio,
the self-study, and
various evaluative strategies that can be used to enhance program effectiveness.

Organizational representatives are encouraged to attend this workshop prior to the submission of the self-study.

We are offering this workshop free of charge, but we do request that you register for this workshop in advance. Donations in lieu of a registration fee will be accepted for thos that wish to support the accreditation program and this workshop.

YMCA of the Rockies

2012 ICOL Exhibitor Registration on 19-Feb-12 8:30 AM

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:30:00 GMT

2012 ICOL Exhibitor Registration
Start Date: 19-Feb-12 8:30 AM
End Time: 21-Feb-12 10:00 PM
Location: Estes Park, Colorado
Event Details:

Stand-alone Exhibitor Table:

Skirted table

BEST FOR: Organizations with a table top display and no 'official' representative on-site.

Organizational Member Rate: $175

Non-Member Rate: $225

Exhibitor Table with Representative:

Skirted table
Registration for one representative

BEST FOR: Organizations with a table top display and a 'roaming' representative.

Organizational Member Rate: $375

Non-Member Rate: $475

Exhibitor Booth with Representative:

10 x 10 pipe and drape booth
Skirted table
Two chairs
Registration for one representative*

BEST FOR: Organizations with larger displays, merchandise samples, and those who preferto interface and meet with attendees at their booth.

Organizational Member Rate: $500

Non-Member Rate: $650

*One additional representative may be added for an additional $250.

Estes Park, Colorado

2012 ICOL Registration on 19-Feb-12 1:00 PM

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

2012 ICOL Registration
Start Date: 19-Feb-12 1:00 PM
End Time: 21-Feb-12 10:00 PM
Location: YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO
Speaker: Andrew Buerger

Event Details:

Early Registration Deadline Extended to January 2!

IF YOU....

Need an Invoice

Want to pay by check

Registering more than one person

Please call the WEA National Office (802.448.1191) prior to completing online registration

Registration Notes:

Student registration is available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full time and is not intended for individuals working full time. Please be honest.

Presenters must register before December 16th (workshop tracks, student presenters, OLRS, OLPS, etc)

WEA Members must be logged in as members (via site log-in not basecamp) to have access to member rates.

Online payment is required during registration. If you need to pay by check, please contact the National Office and request an invoice.

YMCA of the Rockies

Wilderness First Aid on 24-Feb-12 8:00 AM

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Wilderness First Aid
Start Date: 24-Feb-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 25-Feb-12 5:30 PM
Location: Alderleaf Wilderness College, Monroe, WA
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

Cost is $225 December 24; $250 after.

Click here to download a registration form

Alderleaf Wilderness College

Wilderness First Aid on 3-Mar-12 8:00 AM

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Wilderness First Aid
Start Date: 3-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 3-Mar-12 5:30 PM
Location: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

This course is a WMTC Distance Learning Project (DLP) course. You will receive WMTC's water-proof handbook, a data DVD, and access to an on-line text. You must pass the on-line test prior to attending the the practical session. Click here for details.

Our WFA certifications are accepted by the American Camping Association (ACA) for camp programs that are close to standard EMS assistance and by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) including Philmont Scout Ranch. While the course includes instruction in adult CPR techniques, due to time constraints CPR certification is not included.

The course may be used to recertify current WAFA, WFR, and WEMT certifications from accepted wilderness medicine providers.

Cost is $210 before January 20; $250 after.

Click here to download a registration form

Texas Tech University

Wilderness First Aid on 9-Mar-12 8:30 AM

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Wilderness First Aid
Start Date: 9-Mar-12 8:30 AM
End Time: 11-Mar-12 5:30 PM
Location: Five Rivers Metroparks, Dayton, OH
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

Cost is $230

Click here to download a registration form

Five Rivers Metroparks

Wilderness First Responder on 10-Mar-12 8:00 AM

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Wilderness First Responder
Start Date: 10-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 18-Mar-12 5:30 PM
Location: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

The Wilderness First Responder course has been designed specifically to meet the needs of wilderness guides, expedition leaders, and outdoor instructors. It is the outdoor education and recreation industry's standard for wilderness medical training. It is the wilderness medicine training course for outdoor professionals...and the course you want your friends to have taken before you travel with them. The course includes WMTC Adult CPR, child CPR, & AED certification.

Cost is $535 February 3; $575 after.

Click here to download a registration form

Texas Tech University

Wilderness First Responder on 10-Mar-12 8:00 AM

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Wilderness First Responder
Start Date: 10-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 14-Mar-12 5:30 PM
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

This course is a WMTC Distance Learning Project (DLP) course. You will receive WMTC's water-proof handbook, a data DVD, our full-color text book, and access to on-line tests. You must pass the on-line test prior to attending the the practical session. Click here for details

Cost is $ 700

Click here to download a registration form

Wilderness WEMT on 10-Mar-12 8:30 AM

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Wilderness WEMT
Start Date: 10-Mar-12 8:30 AM
End Time: 14-Mar-12 5:30 PM
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

The WMTC Wilderness EMT Module has been designed to meet the needs of experienced medical practitioners who are practicing their skills as ski patrollers, SAR team members, expedition medics, etc. Participants must be a licensed EMT (basic, intermediate, or paramedic) with patient care experience. Nurses, physicians, or veterinarians may also attend but will receive a completion card in lieu of certification and may be eligible for CEU. Similar to a WFR, the WEMT Module focuses on assessment and treatment of traumatic, environmental, and medical emergencies in a wilderness environment. The skills taught during our WEMT Module may be applied directly to situations where prolonged EMS transport is unavoidable (e.g.: disaster relief, interface with local SAR units, rural EMS calls, etc.)

Cost is $ 700

Click here to download a registration form

Wilderness First Responder on 23-Mar-12 8:00 AM

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Wilderness First Responder
Start Date: 23-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 27-Mar-12 5:30 PM
Location: Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

Cost is $525 before Feb. 1; $600 after.

Click here to download a registration form

Westminster College

Wilderness EMT Module on 23-Mar-12 8:00 AM

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Wilderness EMT Module
Start Date: 23-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 27-Mar-12 5:30 PM
Location: Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

Cost is $525 before Feb. 1; $600 after.

Click here to download a registration form

Westminster College

Wilderness First Responder on 24-Mar-12 8:00 AM

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Wilderness First Responder
Start Date: 24-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 28-Mar-12 5:30 PM
Location: Boise State University, Boise, IDaho
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

Cost is $ 525 for BSU students ~ $550 for Non-students

Click here to download a registration form

Boise State University

Wilderness EMT Module on 24-Mar-12 8:00 AM

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Wilderness EMT Module
Start Date: 24-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 28-Mar-12 5:30 PM
Location: Boise State University, Boise, IDaho
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

Cost is $ 525 BSU Students ~ $ 550 Non-students

Click here to download a registration form

Boise State University

Wilderness First Aid on 27-Mar-12 8:00 AM

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Wilderness First Aid
Start Date: 27-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 29-Mar-12 5:30 PM
Location: Southwest Rescue, Durango, CO
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

Cost is $250

Click here to download a registration form

Southwest Rescue

Wilderness First Responder on 31-Mar-12 8:00 AM

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Wilderness First Responder
Start Date: 31-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 8-Apr-12 5:30 PM
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) click here

Cost is $ 550 before February 1; $ 625 after.

Click here to download a registration form

Wilderness Medicine Recertification on 20-Apr-12 8:00 AM

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Wilderness Medicine Recertification
Start Date: 20-Apr-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 22-Apr-12 5:30 PM
Location: Southwest Rescue, Durango, CO
Event Details:

Certification is through

the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) go to website

Re-certifies WAFA, WFR, & WEMT graduates from accepted providers. We have direct reciprocity with Wilderness Medicine Outfitters (WMO), First Lead, Aerie Wilderness Medicine, Desert Mountain Medicine (DMM), Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO), Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS (WMI), and Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA). The course includes WMTC Adult CPR, child CPR, & AED certification.

Cost is $225 before February 20; $275 after.

Click here to download a registration form

Southwest Rescue