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  • 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.
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    Date
    5/23/26 – 5/24/26
    Location
    Heber City, Utah, United States
    Cost
    $345.00
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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

5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for early registration! See 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 quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. A great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
8/8/26 - 8/12/26
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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WFR Recertification

Verify your eligibility before registering
Course Details

(This course will be conducted within the first three days of a full WFR course.)

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing & bouldering…phenomenal hiking & mountain biking…with lots of foodie options (and a brewpub), 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 quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. A great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
8/8/26 - 8/10/26
Cost
$395.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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Wilderness First Aid

Course Details

Learn basic first aid skills needed for wilderness adventures. The course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience at Whitewater Centers Grayson Campus just south of Grayson highland State Park. Camping and Lodging available

Full Course Description
Instructor: Tim Slusser
Licensed Training Company: Dynamic Wilderness Education LLC
Date
8/8/26 - 8/9/26
Cost
$400.00
Location
Lansing , North Carolina United States
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Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

This is our full in-person 7-Day course format. There are no pre-requisites or pre-course work. Students will have access to the online textbook in advance and will be sent a hardcopy of the textbook upon request. 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.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Darren Stokes
Host: Backcountry Lifeline
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Date
8/8/26 - 8/14/26
Cost
$800.00
Location
Buena Vista, Colorado United States
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Hybrid WFR Recertification

This course requires pre-course work.
Verify your eligibility before registering
Course Details

Enrollment is limited. Discounts for Fort Lewis students.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Joshua Kling
Host: Fort Lewis College
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medic.
Date
8/13/26 - 8/14/26
Cost
$395.00
Location
Durango, Colorado United States
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Wilderness First Aid

Course Details

WFA is a great introduction the concepts of wilderness medicine- ideal for personal adventures, and is also a requirement for many outdoor education programs.

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie (and a brewpub!) within walking distance. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes to enhance quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options.

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
8/15/26 - 8/16/26
Cost
$295.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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Wilderness First Aid

Course Details

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.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Darren Stokes
Host: Backcountry Lifeline
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Date
8/15/26 - 8/16/26
Cost
$300.00
Location
Buena Vista, Colorado United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Join us at Hoofbeat Ridge, a beautiful family-owned equestrian camp just west of Madison, WI.

Room and board included! Tuition includes three delicious hot, home-cooked meals daily and on-site bunkhouse lodging.

“The venue was fantastic – great scenery and great food!”
”The food at Hoofbeat Ridge is amazing! They are wonderful hosts.”
”The people and the food were the best parts of the course. I don’t have a worst part!”

$250 deposit to register, balance due 45 days before course.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Gary Holt
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Date
8/17/26 - 8/21/26
Cost
$1,100.00
Location
Mazomanie, Wisconsin 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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