TrailBound Project

To secure your spot in the course please visit the link here to register- this course is part of a full weekend package with lodging and meals included!

This weekend getaway is $595.
Visit this link to register https://www.trailboundproject.com/service-page/wfa-wilderness-first-aid-9?referral=service_list_widget

A completely different experience - a 3-day / 2-night weekend getaway WFA course at the Frost Valley YMCA campus in the Catskills with lodging and all meals included!

It’s vital to have the tools, the right skills, and the know-how to improvise when faced with a medical emergency in the backcountry. Learn practical WFA skills and gain the confidence to step up, make decisions, and create positive outcomes from unpredictable situations. Hands-on exercises improve retention and confidence. Developed for the public by Search & Rescue professionals, learn the most current practices for patient assessments, splinting, environmental emergencies like venomous snakebites, medical emergencies like strokes, illnesses, and more.

Upon completion, students receive a 2-year ASHI WFA certification, accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and accepted by Scouts BSA and GSUSA.

Minimum Age: 12 years old - the minor(s) and a parent/guardian must all be paid registered participants.

Prerequisite: CPR certification - Adult CPR & AED (or higher). After course, WFA certification only provided after proof of CPR is presented.

3-day/2-night lodging and meals included on-site at the Frost Valley YMCA • Check-in Friday, 4/19/2024 after 4:00pm • Check-out Sunday, 4/21/2024 by 5:30pm • Cabin has 6 bunk beds (holds 12 people) and 2 bathrooms. Cabin will be co-ed, heated, and has electricity.

Meals included: • Friday evening snack (eat dinner on the way there or bring dinner) • Saturday breakfast • Saturday lunch • Saturday dinner • Sunday breakfast • Sunday lunch • Coffee bar during classes Saturday and Sunday

*Vegan and vegetarian options are available, as are dairy-free, gluten-free, and other options for dietary restrictions.

Activities included when not in class: • After dinner activities vary but could be night hikes, trivia, bingo, or karaoke for example. We will also be hanging out by the campfire in the evenings.

Rules: • Bring your own linens (blanket & pillow supplied though) • Speed limit is 15mph on YMCA property • Firewood from any location other than Frost Valley YMCA is prohibited • Alcohol is only permitted in group lodging, not in program areas • Fishing is allowed with NYS fishing license • No pets • No swimming • Smoking and vaping are not permitted within 50 feet of any building • Two Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations are available, call (845) 985-2291 ext. 200 for reservation

In order to officially secure your spot on this hike and receive the details email for parking directions etc you need to register on our site by clicking the link below.

https://www.trailboundproject.com/service-page/guided-hike-stone-living-room?referral=service_list_widget

The Torne Mountain, Osio Rock, and Stone Living Room hike in Norvin Green State Forest is a 3-mile figure-8 loop with about 750’ of elevation up and down. It's a moderate hike, packed with fun scrambles, interesting scenery, and great views, that we'll take at a leisurely pace.

We will email the parking and hike details to those registered closer to the hike date.

After hitting the woods we quickly start our first climb of 300' to the top of Torne Mountain where we'll find rewarding views and, just off the trail, the renowned Stone Living Room.

The Stone Living Room, featured in the original Weird NJ book, is the stuff of legends. Why this Fred-Flintstone-esque gathering area was created, by whom, and how, remains a mystery. Legends include ancient civilizations, Native Americans, Boy Scouts, drunk teenagers, stoned hippies, or cult members who brought the stones, weighing hundreds of pounds, together to make couches, chairs, and tables giving them a place to be closer to the sky and far from authorities. Stories of spooky noises, eerie drafts of cold air, and forces invisibly pushing people abound. It's not a place you easily forget!

Continuing along the ridge we'll come across some large glacial erratics and more great views with NYC in the distance before we head down into the drainage between Torne Mountain and Osio Rock. We cross the drainage and head back up to Osio Rock with its amazing 270-degree view including the Wanaque Reserior down below. Once we get our fill we'll pass another great viewpoint and again descend to the drainage. We'll follow the fun scramble-ridden path on a constant ascent back until, near the end, we drop back down to the trailhead.

To secure your spot in the course please visit the link here to register- this course is $230.

https://bit.ly/3RlDQbS

This is a 16-hour course given over 3 days.
Day 1- Tues, Dec 10th, 6pm-10pm
Day 2 -Thurs, Dec 12th, 6pm-10pm
Day 3 - Saturday Dec 14th 9am - 5pm

Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time, but in the woods we’re more limited in what we can do. We only have ourselves and what’s in our pack. WFA students will learn the first aid skills and the confidence to make decisions and create positive outcomes from unpredictable situations.

It is vital to have the right skills and the right tools to enable you and others around you. We’ll gain our confidence from practical hands-on exercises and scenarios. Developing from years of teaching this course to Search & Rescue professionals, students now benefit by learning the best and most current practices for patient assessment, splinting, stopping the bleed, and more. The skills you learn will not only apply just when hiking, but anytime we’re in the outdoors. We welcome students from a variety of outdoor pursuits - scout leaders, quad riders, beachgoers, mountain bikers, fishermen, adventure racers, and just those who enjoy relaxing at the family BBQ. Having the knowledge and confidence to step up and help in a time of need is invaluable. It starts by learning and practicing the skills to develop muscle memory for those emergency situations.
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Upon completion, students will receive a 2-year ASHI WFA certification, which is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and accepted by Scouts BSA and GSUSA.
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Minimum Age: 12 years old - the minor(s) and a parent/guardian must all be paid registered participants.