Stepping Down the Trekking Trail
Are you ready to trek into the wilds of Community Education? To guide you on the trail
articles in WMS Wilderness Medicine Magazine's "Reach Out" section discusses in
greater detail specific topics, teaching methods and equipment appropriate for the general
public. Check the FALL 2004, WINTER 2005 & SPRING 2005 issues for ideas.
Start to accumulate other resources such as books and websites for more information.
After a few lectures you will realize it is about stretching your muscles and sense of
adventure beyond the trail. It is an opportunity to connect with your community, educate
your community and expose your community to a safer outdoor experience. So put on
your hiking boots and gear up to give a lecture on wilderness medicine in your
community. The trail is challenging, fun and endless. You'll find yourself reaching new
peaks of career satisfaction and you won't need a GPS to get there
BOOKS
Wilderness Medicine by Auerbach, Paul S.; Mosby
Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine by Auerbach, Paul S., Donner, Howard J., Weiss,
Eric A.; Mosby
Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines by WMS; Globe Pequot Press
Medicine for the Backcountry by Tilton, Buck, Hubbell, Frank; Glode Pequot Press
Backpacker Everyday Wisdom by Berger, Karen; The Mountaineers
Parents Guide to Hiking & Camping Trailside Series, W.W. Norton & Co.
Hiking & Backpacking: A Complete Guide Trailside Series, W.W. Norton & Co.
Winter Adventure: A Complete Guide to Winter Sports Trailside Series, W.W. Norton
& Co.
Nols Wilderness First Aid by Schimelpfenig, Todd, Lindsey, Linda, Safford, Joan;
Stackpole Books
WEBSITES
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/
National Center for Infectious Diseases Travelers' Health website
http://www.who.int/ith/
World Health Organization travel and health website
http://health.nih.gov/result.asp/687/34
National Institutes of Health Travelers' Health website
http://www.wms.org/pubs/pubs.html
Wilderness Medical Society's wilderness medicine updates for the public website
http://www.nols.edu/wmi/index.shtml
National Outdoor Leadership School website
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