Cold Weather, Mountain, & High Altitude Survival
Some of the most difficult survival conditions occur at temperatures from 32° to 55° F, especially when accompanied by rain and wind. In fact, some of the first hypothermia research occurred when studying British long distance runners who appeared to lose their focus when running in wet and cold conditions. If a person learns to prepare for and handle cold rainy conditions, he or she can more easily adapt to colder mountain weather and high altitude conditions.
This course, usually last 5 days, covers cold weather physiology and psychology, environmental and altitude injuries, clothing and equipement, energy, and basic survival skills. Keeping our mental faculties sharp, along with a thorough understanding of survival's real challenges, are emphasized throughout the course.
The academic portion is ideally 3 days followed by 2 days in the field. The course is interesting, fast paced, and contains relevant information participants will use for the rest of their lives.
Course Content
ERI training programs are custom designed to meet specific host organization needs and may include several of the topics listed below:
This course, usually last 5 days, covers cold weather physiology and psychology, environmental and altitude injuries, clothing and equipement, energy, and basic survival skills. Keeping our mental faculties sharp, along with a thorough understanding of survival's real challenges, are emphasized throughout the course.
The academic portion is ideally 3 days followed by 2 days in the field. The course is interesting, fast paced, and contains relevant information participants will use for the rest of their lives.
Course Content
ERI training programs are custom designed to meet specific host organization needs and may include several of the topics listed below:
- Trip Preparation
- Survival Psychology & Physiology
- Energy Use, Loss & Conservation
- Environmental Hazards & Injuries
- Attitude's Physiological & Physiological Effects
- Lightening
- Traumatic Injuries
- High Altitude Concerns
- Clothing & Equipment
- Survival Kits & Equipment
- Sheltercraft, Firecraft & Signaling
- Search & Rescue (SAR)
- Water Procurement & Preparation
- Food Procurement Realities
- Travel Considerations & Techniques
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survival challenges, resources and techniques.
survival challenges, resources and techniques.
