Hard Skills
ExpertWilderness First Responder (WFR)The ability to provide emergency medical care in remote settings where evacuation may be delayed.
AdvancedWinter Navigation and OrienteeringProficiency in using GPS, topographic maps, and compasses to find routes in snow-covered terrain with limited visibility.
AdvancedAvalanche Risk AssessmentEvaluating snowpack stability and terrain hazards to minimize the risk of being caught in an avalanche.
AdvancedCold Weather Survival TechniquesKnowledge of heat retention, shelter building in snow, and identifying signs of hypothermia or frostbite.
IntermediateLeave No Trace (LNT) EthicsPracticing and teaching environmental stewardship to minimize the ecological footprint of camping.
IntermediateWinter Gear Maintenance and RepairThe ability to fix broken stoves, bindings, or tents using field-expedient methods.