a friend
Schizoid personality disorder means that the solo part is a large part fo what provides the relaxation and decompression.
wilderness first aid
I'm in south Ontario, so the usual trainers are St. John's Ambulance. Looking it up, there's a two-day course in a nearby city next month for $200 that could be worth it.
basic safety stuff
There are a couple of versions of the "Ten Essentials" that I keep in mind.
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