Our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is designed for the outdoor enthusiast, trip leader, raft guide, or land agency field staff who want more than what an urban first aid course provides. The WFA is a great introduction to wilderness medicine and basic life support skills. This training focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment of environmental illnesses and the most common injuries in the backcountry. From handling blisters, burns stain and sprains in the field to recognizing and stabilizing life threats caused by trauma and calling for a rescue in the event of a wilderness emergency, participants will be given hands on skills training so that they will be capable for their level of care. More in depth than many of its counterparts this this two day course is jam packed with information and hands on skills giving participants the tools they need to manage minor emergencies in the field, to know when and how to call for help, and the confidence to takle on the challenges of wilderness first aid. Camping is provided but not required. All participants must be age 15+
COURSE DATES FOR FALL AND SPRING 2026-2027 COMING SOON
Our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is designed for the outdoor enthusiast, trip leader, raft guide, or land agency field staff who want more than what an urban first aid course provides. The WFA is a great introduction to wilderness medicine and basic life support skills. This training focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment of environmental illnesses and the most common injuries in the backcountry. From handling blisters, burns stain and sprains in the field to recognizing and stabilizing life threats caused by trauma and calling for a rescue in the event of a wilderness emergency, participants will be given hands on skills training so that they will be capable for their level of care. More in depth than many of its counterparts this this two day course is jam packed with information and hands on skills giving participants the tools they need to manage minor emergencies in the field, to know when and how to call for help, and the confidence to takle on the challenges of wilderness first aid. Camping is provided but not required. All participants must be age 15+
COURSE DATES FOR FALL AND SPRING 2026-2027 COMING SOON