Backcountry Medical Guides (BMG)

Backcountry Medical Guides began in 2010 from the cabin of a small boat in the Santa Cruz Harbor. Founder and paramedic John Taussig used ‘Breezy’ for the long commute from Santa Cruz, CA, across the Monterey Bay to host some of the first programs in the Monterey area. Along with family and a handful of paramedic friends, John developed and taught the first WFA and WFR classes in between his full time job as a flight medic in Big Sur.

Mission:
To build community preparedness through inclusive education, science-based advocacy, and local accessibility.