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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.
    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

WFR Recertification

Verify your eligibility before registering
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: Darren Stokes
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Date
10/16/26 - 10/18/26
Cost
$425.00
Location
Boulder, Colorado 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 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
10/17/26 - 10/21/26
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California 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
10/24/26 - 10/25/26
Cost
$295.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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WFR Recertification

Verify your eligibility before registering
Course Details

Course instructor: Jon Tierney

$600.00 w food and lodging.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Jon Tierney
Host: Mahoosuc Guide Service
Licensed Training Company: Acadia Mountain Guides
Date
10/31/26 - 11/2/26
Cost
$485.00
Location
Newry, Maine United States
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WFR Recertification

Verify your eligibility before registering
Course Details

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
11/6/26 - 11/8/26
Cost
$395.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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Wilderness Advanced Life Support™

Course Details

Jon Tierney: Course host. RN / Paramedic, FAWM, WP-C, FP-C, RN, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide, former flight paramedic, NPS climbing and backcountry ranger.

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

Paul Marcolini: Paramedic, retired Flight Paramedic, former Outward Bound Instructor, climbing ranger and EMS co-coordinator and QI Coordinator for Denali National Park.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Jon Tierney
Host: Acadia Mountain Guides
Licensed Training Company: Acadia Mountain Guides
Date
11/6/26 - 11/9/26
Cost
$800.00
Location
Bangor, Maine 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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