5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for early registration! See our website for details…

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- all within walking distance of your course. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes (usually max of 12) to enhance healthy and quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
12/6/25 - 12/10/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States

5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for early registration! See our website for details…

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- all within walking distance of your course. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes (usually max of 12) to enhance healthy and quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
9/20/25 - 9/24/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States

5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for early registration! See our website for details…

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- all within walking distance of your course. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes (usually max of 12) to enhance healthy and quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
10/18/25 - 10/22/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States

5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for early registration! See our website for details…

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- all within walking distance of your course. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes (usually max of 12) to enhance healthy and quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
11/15/25 - 11/19/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States

Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

Come train with a group of leaders who spend weeks to months on trail adventuring and leading others into the wild and safely home again! Food and lodging options are available. Hosted at our sister camp in Eveleth, MN

Full Course Description
Instructor: Alice Henshaw
Host: Menogyn YMCA
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Date
5/16/25 - 5/23/25
Cost
$900.00
Location
Grand Marais, Minnesota United States

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Make wilderness medicine training your #1 piece of gear — by earning your WFR this spring in the New River Gorge National Park.

Space is limited, $150 deposit reserves your spot today! $25 discount if remainder paid via cash/check on first day of class.

Because I want you to have enough time to complete the required pre-course work, registration will close on April 5th. Students may be admitted after this date on a case-by-case basis.

See registration page for details.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Katie Woods
Host: Katie Woods
Date
5/19/25 - 5/23/25
Cost
$675.00
Location
Lansing, West Virginia United States

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