Tag: first aid
Talking Ski First Aid Kits with Teague Holmes
As the backcountry season begins to open up in the Northern Hemisphere, thoughts turn to being prepared for emergency scenarios. This means first-aid kits and repair kits are robust enough to do the job, yet light enough to haul in the pack all day long. Here’s Teague Holmes’ take on the preparedness/efficiency equation.
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Backcountry Skiing First Aid Kit Series: Starting in the Middle
First aid kit contents are one of the more varied/contested items among ski touring partners and communities. From the legendary French guide’s first aid kit: two cigarettes and a cell phone, to a seasoned guide/search and rescue member who has seen too much and prepares as such, there is a huge variety of kits that folks are carrying.
In this series, we will explore both extremes and more middle-of-the-road kits that various folks carry during their day-to-day skiing. The goal here isn’t to provide a definitive kit for a reader to copy for themselves but rather to give context and a framework for building a first aid kit that matches your location, risk tolerance, medical training, and personal needs.
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