Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Join us at this spectacular venue in the Clearwaters and earn a WFR. Lodging and camping are available.

This course is limited to 15 participants. Enrollment Deadline = April 27, 2025

Full Course Description
Instructor: Brigitte Denton
Host: Susitna Adventure Lodge
Licensed Training Company: Beyond Limits Education
Date
5/12/25 - 5/16/25
Cost
$850.00
Location
Cantwell, Alaska United States

Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

Come join an incredible group of students at the Voyageur Outward Bound HomePlace to earn your WFR. Food and rustic lodging are included in your tuition. This is a fantastic venue and community that supports your journey in this course with top-notch meals (that are able to cater to a variety of dietary needs) and accomplished outdoor professionals.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Alice Henshaw
Host: Voyageur Outward Bound School
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Date
5/5/25 - 5/12/25
Cost
$900
Location
Ely, Minnesota United States

5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Wilderness First Responder in Big Sky, Montana. Contact Andrea or Denise for details. Course price includes books, certificates and supplies. Bring camp chair, comfy clothes and food.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Susan Purvis
Host: Crested Butte Outdoors
Licensed Training Company: Crested Butte Outdoors
Date
4/14/25 - 4/18/25
Cost
$1,050.00
Location
Gallatin Gateway, Montana United States

5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Wilderness Medicine Training Courses year round in Whitefish, Montana. Join us at the gates of Glacier National Park, Montana. Course signup deadline is April 16th, 2025. Contact Susan for more details.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Susan Purvis
Host: Susan Purvis
Licensed Training Company: Crested Butte Outdoors
Date
5/7/25 - 5/11/25
Cost
$1,050.00
Location
Whitefish, Montana United States

5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Group Departs from Rockland: Monday, April 21st at 2:45 pm.
Group Departs from Hurricane: Saturday, April 26th at 4:00 pm.
The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals, leaders, and outdoor adventurers in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments.

This cost includes transportation between Rockland and Hurricane Island, all food and housing, all programming, and all facilities use.

$1200/adult for the class. This cost includes transportation between Rockland and Hurricane Island, all food and housing, all programming, and all facilities use. Please plan to arrive at the Rockland Ferry Terminal by 2:15 pm to allow enough time to check in with us to get your (provided) ferry tickets and be prepared to board the ferry on time. You will need to find and, if necessary, pay for vehicle parking. More information can be found on the Hurricane Island website.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Sarah Adelberg
Host: Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medicine Leadership
Date
4/22/25 - 4/26/25
Cost
$1,200.00
Location
Rockland, Maine United States

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

GVSU Students: $575
GVSU Faculty, Staff & Alumni: $650
General Public: $700

RECERTIFICATION FEES
GVSU Students: $330
GVSU Faculty, Staff & Alumni: $360
General Public: $385

Full Course Description
Instructor: Robert Schumacker
Host: Grand Valley State University
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Training Consultants
Date
5/10/25 - 5/14/25
Cost
$550.00
Location
Allendale, Michigan United States

Wilderness First Responder

Course Details
Instructor: Deborah Hayes
Host: Zoar Outdoor
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medicine Leadership
Date
6/2/25 - 6/8/25
Cost
$829.00
Location
Charlemont, Massachusetts United States

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