Make the Most Out of Summer’s Final Stretch
Summer is in full swing, bringing warm days, busy trails, and plenty of time in the wilderness. Whether you’re training, guiding, or exploring, we’ve got stories and updates to keep you inspired and prepared. This month, catch up on industry news, explore a featured course, and enjoy snapshots straight from the wild.
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COURSE SPOTLIGHT
Missed the WALS in New Hampshire? Here’s Your Next Chance.
If you weren’t able to join us in New Hampshire, there’s another opportunity to take a Wilderness Advanced Life Support™ (WALS) course this fall—this time, 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa, at Ciel et Bois in Cantley, QC
(this course will be taught in English).
October 22–26, 2025, join lead instructor, WMA’s Curriculum Director, Julie Marie Anderson, and a team of experienced instructors (including two MDs and an EMT) for five immersive days of advanced wilderness medical training. Designed for physicians, PAs, NPs, RNs, paramedics, and residents, this course combines:
- Realistic outdoor simulations
- Patient assessment drills
- Classroom discussions, presentations, and case studies
- Skills labs
- Analyses of recent research and current best practices
…to help you apply critical skills in real-world scenarios.
Stay onsite in shared lodging for just $39/night, or commute from home if you’re local. Optional meal plans and transportation services make participation easy, no matter where you’re coming from. At course completion, you’ll walk away with AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and the confidence to manage complex medical challenges in remote settings.
Cost: MD $2199 CAD | PA/NP $1999 CAD | Resident $1949 CAD | RN/Paramedic $1839 CAD
Limited to 18 participants—don’t wait to register.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Volunteer Opportunity with Girls Gotta Run Foundation
The Girls Gotta Run Foundation (GGRF), a U.S.-based nonprofit supporting girls in Ethiopia through education, running, and life-skills programs, is seeking a volunteer medical support lead for its upcoming 12-day fundraising and cultural immersion trip, November 19–30, 2025.
The trip includes time in Addis Ababa for the Great Ethiopian Run 10K (Nov. 23), a visit to GGRF’s program site in Bekoji, and a 3-day hiking adventure in the Bale Mountains. The volunteer will serve as the group’s medical point person, providing basic first aid and wellness guidance in a low-risk, adventure travel setting.
This non-clinical role is ideal for a WFR, Wilderness EMT, RN, or MD with expedition experience and a passion for global impact. Volunteers will gain valuable field experience in international travel, wilderness support, and group health logistics—while supporting GGRF’s mission to empower Ethiopian girls through education and sport.
Click the yellow button below for full details. If you or someone you know is interested, reach out to GGRF directly to learn more.
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