Whether you're planning a solo traverse of a remote range or pulling together a first aid kit for an unsupported desert crossing, there's a lot to think about. I love helping people get it right — before they leave.
I'm an emergency medicine specialist based in Australia, with a career that has taken me from trauma bays to base camps and from operating theatres to open water. I have spent years thinking about what happens when things go wrong in remote places — and more importantly, what you can do to prevent it.
Most people planning adventurous trips don't have access to someone with this specific combination of medical training and real expedition experience. They end up relying on generic gear lists, forum advice, and the optimism that nothing will go wrong. Sometimes that works out fine. Sometimes it doesn't.
This service exists to change that. Whether your trip is a weekend overnight or a three-month traverse, I can help you think through the medical and logistical side properly — without drowning in jargon.
No two expeditions are alike. Every conversation starts with where you're going, who's coming, and what your support looks like. From there, we work through what actually matters for your specific situation.
I genuinely love this part. Layering systems, shelter choices, footwear, navigation tools, emergency signalling — what's worth the weight and what you can leave at home. Honest, opinionated advice based on what I've actually used in the field.
Generic first aid kits are mostly wrong for serious expeditions — either overpacked with useless items or missing critical ones. I'll help you build a kit tailored to your destination, your group size, your medical background, and your realistic evacuation timeline.
What are the realistic medical risks for where you're going? What should your emergency plan look like? Evacuation routes, communication options, insurance considerations, and the decisions you need to make before you leave — not in the field.
High-altitude illness is the most common serious medical problem on trekking expeditions — and most of it is preventable with a sensible ascent profile. I'll review your planned itinerary and help you build in the right rest days, symptoms to watch for, and clear decision-making rules around when to descend.
From altitude medication to antibiotics for remote environments, I can advise on what you may need, why, and how to have an informed conversation with your own GP. I don't prescribe remotely, but I can help you walk into that appointment knowing exactly what to ask for.
Not sure what first aid training is actually useful for your trip? Wondering whether a wilderness first responder course is overkill or essential? I can help you decide what skills gap to close before you go, and point you towards the right courses.
No referrals, no waiting rooms, no jargon. Just a conversation with someone who has been there.
Fill in the form below with a bit of detail about your trip — where, when, who, and what you're most unsure about. The more context, the better.
We'll arrange a video call or email exchange — whichever works better for you. Most people find 45–60 minutes is plenty to cover the essentials.
You'll walk away with a clear action list — kit to buy, decisions made, gaps closed. And you'll have somewhere to come back to if questions arise closer to departure.
Two options depending on what you need. Payment is by bank transfer or PayPal once we've confirmed the session — nothing up front when you enquire.
All prices in Australian dollars. Payment via Wise once we've confirmed your session — nothing up front when you enquire. Not sure which option suits you? Just get in touch.
Pay via Wise · @offchartcpdSend through a bit of detail and I'll come back to you within a couple of days. There's no obligation — if I think I can genuinely help, I'll say so; if you'd be better served by a different resource, I'll point you there.
I particularly enjoy talking to people planning their first serious expedition, those going somewhere genuinely remote, and anyone who has been worrying about the medical side of a trip and just needs someone sensible to talk it through with.