Training Still

        Last evening we took on some medical training as part of our Philmont preparation. Several members of our contingent participated in an American Heart Association Heartsaver course taught by the Auburn Fire Department. This results in certification in CPR and the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED).

Andrew and Dakota ready the AED while Cameron gives breaths.

     
        The training included video instruction as well as hands on training using various scenarios. Although the scouts did well with the training, it was noted that we would be unlikely to find an AED affixed to a convenient tree in the backcountry at Philmont. Our thanks to Chief Datnoff and Firefighter Kemp for conducting the training. 

        Today we made our last hike at Chewacla before our big weekend training on the Pinhoti Trail. The scouts wanted to hike around the lake and eat lunch at the waterfall while they viewed nature. Unfortunately, there was not much to be seen on a Wednesday morning. 

        The trip back involved a steep climb up the side of the hill and then back down. We also made a creek crossing with somewhat mixed results. However, we all made it back to the parking area and are ready for the next adventure this weekend. More photos are found in the online photo gallery.