Wilderness Medical Associates

Wilderness Medical Associates Face Any Challenge, Anywhere. https://linkin.bio/wildmed

Wilderness Medical Associates International is dedicated to the development of remote and practical medicine around the globe. We are medical rescue professionals, researchers, experienced educators, and advocates for healthcare in wilderness contexts. Our curriculum, overseen and continually revised by a committee of medical practitioners and academics, has been taught on all seven continents. Wi

lderness Medical Associates International annually trains over 8,000 medically and non-medically trained students around the world. Our participants include colleges and universities, medical schools, camps, outdoor adventure companies, rural ambulance services, private industry, and government entities. Wilderness Medical Associates International will train the responders and practitioners needed for medical care in low resource settings, anywhere in the world.

⚓ Wiscasset, Maine. Early June. Wilderness medicine right on the coast of one of New England's most iconic states.Medoma...
04/28/2026

⚓ Wiscasset, Maine. Early June. Wilderness medicine right on the coast of one of New England's most iconic states.

Medomak Outdoors and Chewonki Wilderness Trips are teaming up to bring two back-to-back courses to midcoast Maine this summer, led by instructor Eric Duffy. No scramble to find lodging, no hunting for lunch — just show up and dig in. Lunch included | Breakfast, dinner & housing available for $75/day

🩺 Wilderness First Responder — Jun 7–13 | $1,250
7-day format | No pre-course work required

✅ WFR Recertification — Jun 11–13 | $480
Pre-course work required — link sent ~one month before class
Eligibility verification required

🏕️ Stay on-site, eat well, and spend your evenings in the kind of Maine summer that reminds you why you love the outdoors in the first place.

🔗 Register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=37443%2C%2037444⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌞 Summer is just around the corner and Adventure Risk Management is ready to bring you along for a 5-Day Wilderness Firs...
04/27/2026

🌞 Summer is just around the corner and Adventure Risk Management is ready to bring you along for a 5-Day Wilderness First Responder training in Idyllwild, California!

📅 June 6–10, 2026
💰 $795
👨‍🏫 Instructor: John Jacobs
⚠️ Pre-course work required | Max 12 students

Idyllwild isn't just a backdrop — it's got a bit of everything. World-class bouldering, mountain bike trails, stellar hiking, great food, and a brewpub all within walking distance of your course. Train hard all day, then step outside into one of Southern California's most beloved mountain towns. Joshua Tree is 75 minutes down the road.

Small class sizes mean you'll get the hands-on attention that makes a difference when it counts.

🔗 Register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36739⁠⁠⁠

🌲 Whether you're starting from scratch, bridging up, or keeping your certification current, Boreal River Rescue delivers...
04/24/2026

🌲 Whether you're starting from scratch, bridging up, or keeping your certification current, Boreal River Rescue delivers the kind of training that sticks, in a setting that makes every break feel like an adventure.

Trails for biking, hiking, or running right outside the classroom. Flexible lodging to fit any style. Four courses all in one spectacular location.

🩺 Wilderness First Responder — Jun 6–14 | CA$1,379
🏕️ Wilderness Advanced First Aid (CPR-C) — Jun 6–9 | CA$799
🔗 Bridge: WAFA to WFR — Jun 11–14 | CA$799
✅ WFR Recertification — Jun 11–14 | CA$579
Eligibility verification required

🏕️ Lodging made easy:
⛺ Camp onsite for CA$19/night — showers & bathrooms included
🏠 Book a cabin, hotel, or Airbnb nearby

🔗 Register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36406%2C%2036407%2C%2036408%2C%2036409⁠⁠⁠

🌲 New England is calling and Wilderness Medicine Leadership is answering with two back-to-back courses this June.From th...
04/23/2026

🌲 New England is calling and Wilderness Medicine Leadership is answering with two back-to-back courses this June.

From the lakes of New Hampshire to the hills of western Massachusetts, this is your chance to train in two stunning corners of the Northeast — with instructors who know how to make wilderness medicine click.

🩹 Wilderness First Aid 📅 June 1–2 | $300
📍 Holderness, New Hampshire 👩‍🏫 Instructor: Sarah Adelberg 🏫 Hosted by Holderness School

🩺 Wilderness First Responder 📅 June 5–11 | $859
📍 Charlemont, Massachusetts 👩‍🏫 Instructor: Deborah Hayes 🏕️ Hosted by Zoar Outdoor

Two courses. One organization that consistently delivers the kind of training people can't stop talking about. Whether you're just getting started or ready to go all-in on your WFR, Wilderness Medicine Leadership's got you covered this June.

🔗 Register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36858%2C%2036855⁠⁠⁠

🌎 Happy Earth Day!We are thankful for the earth and the amazing places we get to adventure today and everyday. ...
04/22/2026

🌎 Happy Earth Day!

We are thankful for the earth and the amazing places we get to adventure today and everyday.

🏔️ 30+ hours of pre-course work + five focused days. Hands-on scenarios. Real skills for real emergencies. Pre-course wo...
04/22/2026

🏔️ 30+ hours of pre-course work + five focused days. Hands-on scenarios. Real skills for real emergencies. Pre-course work is required and must be completed before the first day of class.

Join Blue Mountain Medic, LLC for a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder to Harrisburg, PA from June 3–7, led by instructor Tara Cross. Whether you're guiding trips through the Appalachians, working with youth in the outdoors, or simply someone who refuses to be the least-prepared person on the trail, the WFR is the certification that changes how you move through wild places.

🔗 Register using the link below and come ready to dig in!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=37247⁠⁠⁠

🌿 Two days. Three incredible locations.Wilderness First Aid across North America at the end of May. Whether you're a wee...
04/20/2026

🌿 Two days. Three incredible locations.

Wilderness First Aid across North America at the end of May. Whether you're a weekend adventurer, a camp counselor, or an outdoor educator gearing up for the season, WFA is a solid foundation to help you walk into the backcountry with real confidence.

🌊 Skamokawa, Washington — May 30–31 | $325 Facilitated by: Cascadia Wilderness Medicine | Instructor: Mark Whitaker

🏔️ Fernie, British Columbia — May 30–31 | CA$450 Facilitated by: College of the Rockies | Instructor: Amy Chris

🍂 Morrisville, Vermont — May 30–31 | $250 Facilitated by: Healing All Wounds, LLC | Instructor: Sawyer Alberi

🔗 Register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36932%2C%2037409%2C%2037411%2C%2036858⁠⁠⁠⁠

🏔️ A private ranch bordering National Forest. Heated yurts under Colorado skies. Seven days of wilderness medicine, no p...
04/18/2026

🏔️ A private ranch bordering National Forest. Heated yurts under Colorado skies. Seven days of wilderness medicine, no pre-course work, no prerequisites, just show up ready to learn.

Colorado Outside and Backcountry Lifeline are hosting a 7-Day Wilderness First Responder in Buena Vista, Colorado from May 31–June 6, and this one is built for adventurers who want the complete, immersive WFR experience. With no pre-course work required, the entire certification unfolds in person — hands-on, scenario-driven, and set against some of the most breathtaking terrain in North America.

Getting there is easy too, bus service runs from Denver, with shuttle options to the course site. Stay in a heated yurt, pitch a tent, or grab a shower and use the on-site kitchen. Buena Vista is a mountain town and there's nowhere better to kick off your summer with a certification that will follow you into every wild place you love.

🔗 Use the link below to register and save your spot.⁠

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36815⁠⁠⁠

🍁 Two iconic destinations. One essential wilderness medicine credential.Two Wilderness Advanced First Aid courses with s...
04/17/2026

🍁 Two iconic destinations. One essential wilderness medicine credential.

Two Wilderness Advanced First Aid courses with slight differences in delivery. Both set in the kind of wild, water-rich landscapes that make this training feel less like a classroom and more like an adventure.

🏔️ Hybrid Wilderness Advanced First Aid — May 29–31
📍 Squamish, British Columbia
👨‍🏫 Instructor: Ben Richardson
🏢 Facilitated by: Canadian Outdoor Medical Consulting
20+ hours of online pre-course work

🛶 Wilderness Advanced First Aid (CPR-C) — May 30–Jun 2 | CA$760
📍 Palmer Rapids, Ontario
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Rachel Worth-Cappell
🏕️ Facilitated by: Braiding Rivers | Hosted by: Paddler Co-op
🍱 Lunch included | Camping available for CA$21/person/night

These courses deliver the hands-on wilderness medicine foundation that every serious outdoor adventurer needs heading into summer.

🔗 Register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=37006%2C%2037382⁠⁠⁠

🌊 Two focused days on Minnesota's legendary North Shore. The Hybrid WAFA is built for outdoor enthusiasts who want real ...
04/15/2026

🌊 Two focused days on Minnesota's legendary North Shore. The Hybrid WAFA is built for outdoor enthusiasts who want real skills for real emergencies, without a heavy time commitment by combining online pre-course work with 2 days of in-person learning.

Cook County Higher Education is hosting AVH Global for a Hybrid Wilderness Advanced First Aid course to Grand Marais, Minnesota at the tail end of May the perfect way to cap off the month and head into summer with serious medical skills and knowledge in your corner.

🩺 Hybrid Wilderness Advanced First Aid
📅 May 26–27, 2026
📍 Grand Marais, Minnesota
💰 $425
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Alice Henshaw

Whether you're a weekend paddler, a backcountry hiker, a camp professional, or anyone gearing up for the season ahead, this is the course that closes the gap between adventure and preparedness.

🔗 Don't let this one slip by, register today using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36281

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🌲 Twenty minutes from downtown Ottawa, where great wilderness medicine training happens.Boreal River Rescue is facilitat...
04/14/2026

🌲 Twenty minutes from downtown Ottawa, where great wilderness medicine training happens.

Boreal River Rescue is facilitating a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder at Ciel & Bois in Cantley, QC this May. Five immersive days (May 22–26) tackling the skills, scenarios, and decision-making that define a confident wilderness responder.

Join the waitlist for onsite shared lodging (fully equipped kitchen, bedding, sauna, and trails right outside your door) or book a nearby hotel, Airbnb, or commute in from the city. However you set up your lodging, the training itself is the main event.

Pre-course work is required and must be completed before the first day of class. Course fee: CA$1,179.

🔗 Register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=37106⁠⁠⁠

⏳ WFR expiring soon? We've got you covered — from the Cascades to the Adirondacks and everywhere in between.🏔️ Squamish,...
04/13/2026

⏳ WFR expiring soon? We've got you covered — from the Cascades to the Adirondacks and everywhere in between.

🏔️ Squamish, BC — May 22–24
Canadian Outdoor Medical Consulting | Instructor: Ben Richardson
Hybrid | Pre-course work required

🐴 Mazomanie, WI — May 23–25 | $675
Lochsa Wilderness Education | Instructor: Amy Attivissimo
Room, board & home-cooked meals included! | $150 deposit to register

🌄 Buena Vista, CO — May 25–27 | $400
Colorado Outside | Instructor: Darren Stokes

🌲 Boulder Junction, WI — May 27–29 | $535
Resilient Ann | Instructor: Ann Dunphy

🏔️ West Glacier, MT — May 27–29 | $425
Crane Marsh Wilderness Medicine | Instructor: Tim Shaw

🌊 Port Angeles, WA — May 30–31 | $399
Peninsula Wild Med LLC | Instructor: April Grisetti
Hybrid | Pre-course work required

⛰️ Mammoth Lakes, CA — Jun 4–5 | $400
Gut-Z Journey | Instructor: Natalie Brechtel
Hybrid | Pre-course work required

🌲 Newry, ME — Jun 6–8 | $395
Robin Nesbeda, LLC | Instructor: Robin Nesbeda
Tent & van camping available on-site

All courses require eligibility verification before registering. Hybrid courses require pre-course work completed in advance.

🔗 Find your course and claim your spot using the link below, summer adventures are coming fast.

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=37007%2C%20%EF%BB%BF36867%2C%2036726%2C%20%EF%BB%BF36614%2C%2036704%2C%20%EF%BB%BF37130%2C%20%EF%BB%BF%EF%BB%BF36769%2C%20%EF%BB%BF37364⁠⁠⁠

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Portland, ME

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12077307331

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