Find A Course

High-Altitude Training in Peak-Season Terrain
Summer brings long days and big objectives in the mountains surrounding Heber City. Training here means exposure to altitude, heat, and remote terrain that mirrors real summer travel in the Uintas and central Wasatch. The setting supports extended scenarios and realistic evacuation considerations without sacrificing accessibility.

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

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

A WMAI Brasil é baseada na cidade de São Paulo e representa a WMA International desde 2011, ministrando treinamentos em português, com materiais didáticos 100% traduzidos.

MD/DO: $1500.00 • PA/NP: $1200.00 • Resident $900.00 • RN / Paramedic / AEMT: $800.00

Jon Tierney: RN / Paramedic, FAWM, FP-C, WP-C, IFMGA Mountain Guide, former NPS climbing and backcountry ranger. WMAI Lead Instructor since 1980s.

Evie Marcolini: EM and Neuro critical Care Physician at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. Former Outward Bound instructor.

Paul Marcolini: Paramedic, retired Flight Paramedic, former climbing ranger and EMS co-coordinator and QI Coordinator for Denali and Rainier.

Our 2-Day Wilderness First Aid course includes CPR and is taught at our beautiful private facility bordering National Forest. Lodging available on site in cabins, yurts, or camp on site depending on the season. Other lodging options available in nearby town of Buena Vista, daily bus service from Denver and available shuttle to the course site. Backcountry Lifeline’s Education Director holds a Masters Degree in Education and has over 35 years experience as an outdoor professional.

Meals and lodging are not included in your course tuition. A range of accommodations are available at AMC’s Harriman Outdoor Center during your program, and meals are also available for purchase. Participants may reserve lodging and meals at a discounted rate while attending the course. For questions or to reserve your space, please call the AMC Contact Service Center at 603-466-2727 (Option 1), Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, and reference Reservation #756202 Wilder Mountain Medicine

Hosted at Stone Valley Recreation Area (near Penn State in Centre County), 10266 Lodge Lane, Petersburg, PA

KTA Volunteers- $265
KTA Members- $295
General Public- $325

Lodging and camping available on site for additional cost. See registration link for additional details.

General training questions can be directed to Kate Prisby, Manager of Events & Programs at: .

Lodging is available at the course site in heated yurts or camp on site with access to showers and kitchen. Our property is on a private ranch that borders National Forest, but is only ten minutes from town. Bus service from Denver and available shuttle to the course site.