Lodge owners and outfitters face the same challenges as any operation located in remote environments or in areas where emergency response is limited or delayed. The lack of immediate medical care requires a well thought out medical plan that includes appropriate training, first aid kits and an evacuation plan to definitive care.
We have found that Emergency Action Plans in our industry are often inadequate due to the lack of available resources and information for outfitters and lodges catering to clients in austere environments.