MHYC Alum Inspired by Wilderness First Responder Course

February 21, 2020

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A recent MHYC alum used an AmeriCorps education award to successfully complete a NOLS First Responder Course in Yellowstone. This student intends to pursue a Community Emergency Response Team Certification in Thornton, Colorado, building on wilderness medicine skills learned at NOLS.

“Snow covered plains and roaming buffalo at every turn—this was the start of winter in Yellowstone. Several months ago I was able to experience the beauty of Yellowstone National Park while I completed my Wilderness First Responder Course. I completed my course with NOLS, the National Outdoor Leadership School.”

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Brooke Ortel

Brooke is a runner and writer who enjoys finding adventure in the everyday. True to her island roots, she loves sunshine, that salty ocean smell, and the sound of waves against the shore.