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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

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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Bridge (WAFA to WFR)

Course Details

Taught in English.

The site, Ciel & Bois, is 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa, ON.

Accommodations: A) Onsite shared lodging. Gorgeous location for $29/night includes fully equipped kitchen, bedding, sauna, trails, and more! B) Book a hotel/Airbnb, C) Commute from home or elsewhere.

Optional pick-up/drop-off in Ottawa: $19 CAD each way.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Nic Hornsveld
Licensed Training Company: Boreal River Rescue
Date
4/23/26 - 4/26/26
Cost
CA$799.00
Location
Ottawa area (Cantley, QC), Ontario Canada
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Bridge (WAFA to WFR)

Course Details

WMA BRIDGE course with WFR recert students attending.
Housing and additional meal options available on-site.
Course Fee $350 includes lunch
Registration info through Camp Bighorn
Instructor contact,

Full Course Description
Instructor: Zach Vanderwall
Host: Camp Bighorn Inc
Licensed Training Company: Vanderwall and Associates
Date
4/23/26 - 4/26/26
Cost
$350
Location
Plains, Montana United States
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WFR Recertification

Verify your eligibility before registering
Course Details

Taught in English.

The site, Ciel & Bois, is 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa, ON/Gatineau, QC.

Accommodation options: A) Onsite shared lodging. Gorgeous location for $29/night includes fully equipped kitchen, bedding, sauna, trails, and more! B) Book a hotel / Airbnb, C) Commute from home or elsewhere.

Optional pick-up / drop-off at Ottawa airport, train, or hotel: $19 CAD each way.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Nic Hornsveld
Licensed Training Company: Boreal River Rescue
Date
4/23/26 - 4/26/26
Cost
CA$579.00
Location
Ottawa area (Cantley, QC), Ontario Canada
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Hybrid WFR Recertification

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

This course is fully enrolled. Contact to get on the waitlist.

Join Above and Beyond Alaska for their annual hybrid WFR course. Recert students attend the last days (April 24th-26th).

Course Details:
– Format: Hybrid — ~8+ hours of online coursework (released February 24, 2026) + 3 days in-person training
– Enrollment Deadline: April 8, 2026
– Availability: Only a few 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
4/24/26 - 4/26/26
Cost
$385.00
Location
Juneau, Alaska United States
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Hybrid WFR Recertification

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

Discount available for UGO/Gov’t Employees. Please contact instructor Katie Woods at for promo code to use at registration.

Space for tent and/or vehicle camping is available on-site. Additional food/lodging not provided. Please see registration page for more details!

Full Course Description
Instructor: Katie Woods
Host: Holiday River Expeditions
Licensed Training Company: First Aid Outdoors
Date
4/24/26 - 4/25/26
Cost
$380.00
Location
Green River, Utah 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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