Day 2 of training at Retallack, and after a few hours of class time we felt we should bust out for some fresh air.  Hey…the Monster needs some clearing, let’s go there!

It gave us a chance to review our wildflower identification skills.

Here’s a brief look inside the mind of Mac.  Operation Canary Freedom is on the horizon…

We had heard there were a few trees down, so Mike brought the saw along.

While Mike was busy, Lorraine put on a bit of a clinic on how to schralp some Kootenay singletrack.

Of course, the day wasn’t done.  There are always more scenarios to do.

This is one of the innovations we were practicing.  If you’re into the 1st aid, you’ll know that lateral packaging is becoming more and more prevalent, especially if you are transporting via heli.  It’s a great management strategy, but it can be a right bugger to implement.  We were practicing with some new toys like this wheel kit for the basket and also an inflatable litter for aiding with full body immobilization.  Mac has come up with this system that greatly simplifies lateral packaging while also improving stability both on the trail and in the heli.

As always, awesome training and I am totally exhausted by the experience.  No rest for the wicked, though.  Right back at it in the morning as the guests for the next three days are rolling in after dinner.