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Course Spotlights

  • Wilderness First Aid

    Wilderness First Aid

    You’ll practice medical decision-making in environments where plans evolve, terrain is unstable, and conditions demand adaptability—exactly what spring travel in the Wasatch Range requires.
    Course Overview

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    Date
    5/23/26 – 5/24/26
    Location
    Heber City, Utah, United States
    Cost
    $350.00
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  • Wilderness First Responder

    Wilderness First Responder

    Wilderness First Responder training at Mansfield Outdoor Centre, where the classroom is surrounded by biking, hiking, and ski trails.
    Course Overview

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    Date
    6/6/26 – 6/14/26
    Location
    Mansfield Outdoor Centre (north of Toronto), Ontario, Canada
    Cost
    CA$1,379.00
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  • Wilderness First Responder

    Wilderness First Responder

    Join us in the mountains of Western Maine! Classes are hosted by Far Out Maine and take place at the Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation Mountain Center in Newry.
    Course Overview

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    Date
    6/13/26 – 6/19/26
    Location
    Newry, Maine, United States
    Cost
    $1,000.00
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Courses

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Take your wilderness skills to the next level in the outdoor mecca of the Eastern Sierra. With snow-capped mountains, skiing, climbing, and camping galore, it’s a great place to soak in new skills.

Most of our students capitalize on the numerous dispersed camping options the Eastern Sierra offers!

This course is being held at the Crowley Lake Community Center (15 miles south of the incorporated town of Mammoth Lakes, CA).

Full Course Description
Instructor: Brigitte Denton
Licensed Training Company: Beyond Limits Education
Date
4/12/26 - 4/16/26
Cost
$775.00
Location
Mammoth Lakes, California United States
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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
4/15/26 - 4/19/26
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Course is offered in beautiful Boulder, CO. World-class climbing, hiking, skiing and so much more are available just outside the classroom.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Michelle Murphy
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Date
4/15/26 - 4/19/26
Cost
$900.00
Location
Boulder, Colorado United States
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Registration is though the course host – Kayak Adventures Worldwide, Seward AK

Full Course Description
Instructor: April Grisetti
Host: Kayak Adventures Worldwide
Licensed Training Company: Peninsula Wild Med LLC
Date
4/16/26 - 4/20/26
Cost
$875.00
Location
Seward, Alaska United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

“I am still blown away but how well I have been taught these skills, and how confident Sarah made me feel with using these skills in such a short time frame!” – Hurricane Island WFR student, 2025

Boat to the island is on April 20, the day before the course starts. This is a phenomenal wilderness setting that brings us to the birthplace of the WMA wilderness medicine curriculum and provides a rustic and unforgettably gorgeous backdrop to the week of a lifetime.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Sarah Adelberg
Host: Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medicine Leadership
Date
4/21/26 - 4/25/26
Cost
$1,200.00
Location
Rockland, Maine United States
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details
Full Course Description
Instructor: Tim Shaw
Host: The Mountain Guides Montana
Licensed Training Company: Crane Marsh Wilderness Medicine, LLC
Date
4/22/26 - 4/26/26
Cost
$695.00
Location
Whitefish, Montana United States
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

As of March 13th, this course is fully enrolled. Please email to get on the waitlist.

Join Above and Beyond Alaska for their annual hybrid WFR course.

Course Details:
– Format: Hybrid — ~30 hours of online coursework (released February 24, 2026) + 5 days in-person training
– Enrollment Deadline: April 8, 2026
– Availability: Only 13 public spots—early registration encouraged (courses often fill 8+ weeks in advance)

Full Course Description
Instructor: Brigitte Denton
Host: Above and Beyond Alaska
Licensed Training Company: Beyond Limits Education
Date
4/22/26 - 4/26/26
Cost
$775.00
Location
Juneau, Alaska United States
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Take your wilderness medicine skills to the next level. Find the Wilderness Medical Associates International course that will empower you to handle a medical emergency in a remote or under-resourced area. Our full course descriptions highlight key details like title, duration, and cost, so you can quickly identify the right fit for your professional or personal travel (or training) needs and register for a course near you.

Panoramic view of a mountain range.
Wilderness rescue students utilizing skills learned throughout courses.

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