First Aid Policy
Ski Touring Section
Loma Prieta Chapter
Sierra Club

(1) Chapter minimum first aid is required for beginner trips as defined by
the leadership committee and published in Track; "Includes first time
crosscountry skiers. Leaders frequently provide some type of beginner
instruction. 1-2 miles on gentle terrain". Chapter minimum first aid is
presently American Red Cross Standard First Aid or Medic First Aid.

(2) Wilderness first aid (WFA) is required for all trips above beginner
level.

(3) Assistant leaders require chapter minimum first aid.

(4) Course cost for WFA will be reimbursed to leaders who have led a minimum
of 3 trips over the past 3 years.

(5) WFA requirements shall begin June 30th, 2005.

(6) First aid policy shall be reviewed annually at the  beginning of season
leaders' meeting.

(7) WFA reimbursement shall begin January 1st, 2004.

(8) First aid policy resolved here shall be reviewed with the membership at 
the November meeting and published before hand in Track.


Last Modified:  October 4, 2004