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Wilderness First Aid

Course Details

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.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Samanta Chu
Licensed Training Company: WMAI Brazil
Date
7/31/26 - 8/2/26
Cost
$0.00
Location
Itamonte, Minas Gerais Brazil

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

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.

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Instructor: Eli LaMouria
Host: Eli LaMouria
Licensed Training Company: Turn Left Adventures
Date
8/3/26 - 8/7/26
Cost
$800.00
Location
Heber City, Utah United States

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Explore. Learn. Respond.

Earn your WFR certification in California’s stunning Eastern Sierra. Our course is based in the alpine town of June Lake—a true outdoor paradise and the perfect classroom for hands-on learning.

Spend your days gaining life-saving skills and your evenings exploring mountain trails, soaking in hot springs, or relaxing by the lake. With nearby rentals, camping, and in-town lodging options, this is the ideal blend of professional training and mountain adventure.

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Instructor: Natalie Brechtel
Licensed Training Company: Gut-Z Journey
Date
8/5/26 - 8/9/26
Cost
$800.00
Location
June Lake, California United States

WFR Recertification

Course Details

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.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Eli LaMouria
Host: Eli LaMouria
Licensed Training Company: Turn Left Adventures
Date
8/5/26 - 8/7/26
Cost
$450.00
Location
Heber City, Utah United States

Hybrid WFR Recertification

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Explore. Learn. Respond.
Earn your WFR certification in California’s stunning Eastern Sierra. Our course is based in the alpine town of June Lake—a true outdoor paradise and the perfect classroom for hands-on learning.
Spend your days gaining life-saving skills and your evenings exploring mountain trails, or relaxing by the lake. With nearby rentals, camping, and in-town lodging options, this is the ideal blend of professional training and mountain adventure. —Join waitlist!

Full Course Description
Instructor: Natalie Brechtel
Licensed Training Company: Gut-Z Journey
Date
8/7/26 - 8/9/26
Cost
$400.00
Location
June Lake, California United States

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

WFR Recertification

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

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

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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

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

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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