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. Wilderness 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.

📍 Traverse City, Michigan | May 21–26Catch Adventure Training Consultants at Camp Hayo-Went-Ha this May, for a Hybrid Wi...
04/03/2026

📍 Traverse City, Michigan | May 21–26

Catch Adventure Training Consultants at Camp Hayo-Went-Ha this May, for a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder led by instructor Robert Schumacker. Nestled on the shores of Lake Torch in the heart of northern Michigan, Camp Hayo-Went-Ha provides an ideal setting for the kind of hands-on, scenario-based learning that makes this wilderness medicine course amazing.

The Hybrid WFR is a rigorous five-day certification program combining 30+ hours of online pre-course work with intensive in-person training, covering patient assessment, emergency care, and medical decision-making in remote and resource-limited environments. It's the gold-standard credential for outdoor professionals, guides, educators, and anyone who spends meaningful time in the backcountry.

Please note: pre-course work must be completed prior to the first day of class.

🔗 Visit the link below to view the full course description and register today.

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36588

🌿 There's something special about learning wilderness medicine in a place that feels like wilderness itself. We hope to ...
04/02/2026

🌿 There's something special about learning wilderness medicine in a place that feels like wilderness itself. We hope to see you in Huntsville this spring. 🤝

Head to Huntsville, Ontario for two back-to-back wilderness medicine courses Instructed by Marty Pomerleau. Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (May 20–24 | CA$1,195) — 30+ hours of online pre-course work combine with five days of immersive, hands-on training for anyone ready to deepen their knowledge and show up more prepared for the wild places they love.

If your certification is due for a refresh, the WFR Recertification (May 22–24 | CA$595) offers a focused, rewarding way to reconnect with your skills and stay sharp in the field. Eligibility verification is required before registering for the recert.

🔗 Register using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36439%2C%2036440

🗺️ Six locations. One certification. Endless reasons to go further.5-Day Wilderness First Responder courses launching co...
04/01/2026

🗺️ Six locations. One certification. Endless reasons to go further.
5-Day Wilderness First Responder courses launching coast to coast — from the rocky shores of Maine to the glaciers of Montana. Wherever you are, your next adventure starts here.

🦞 Rockport, Maine — May 15–19 | $799
Acadia Mountain Guides | Instructor: Jon Tierney
Hosted by Maine Sport Outdoor School

⚓ New London, Connecticut — May 18–22 | $800
Healing All Wounds, LLC | Instructor: Julie Harjung
Hosted by Connecticut College

🧗 Boulder, Colorado — May 20–24 | $900
Global Emergency Medics | Instructor: Rocco Altobelli
World-class climbing and hiking right outside the classroom

🍽️ Mazomanie, Wisconsin — May 21–25 | $1,100
Lochsa Wilderness Education | Instructor: Amy Attivissimo
Hosted by Devils Lake Climbing Guides at Hoofbeat Ridge
**Room, board & home-cooked meals included!

🌲 Boulder Junction, Wisconsin — May 25–29 | $855 includes lunch each day OR $1,100 includes food and lodging during the course
Resilient Ann | Instructor: Ann Dunphy

🏔️ West Glacier, Montana — May 25–29 | $695
Crane Marsh Wilderness Medicine | Instructor: Tim Shaw
Hosted by The Mountain Guides Montana

Every course includes pre-course work and five intensive days of hands-on wilderness medicine training taught by experienced instructors in settings that remind you exactly why this certification matters.

🔗 Find your course and secure your spot using the link below! May is filling fast.

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=37207%2C%2037178%2C%2036800%2C%2036866%2C%2036612%2C%2036703⁠⁠⁠

🌲 Late May. Eight days of wilderness medicine that could change the way you move through the wilderness forever.AVH Glob...
04/01/2026

🌲 Late May. Eight days of wilderness medicine that could change the way you move through the wilderness forever.

AVH Global and Menogyn YMCA are teaming up to bring back-to-back courses to Grand Marais, one of the most jaw-dropping stretches of Lake Superior shoreline in existence. Instructor Alice Henshaw brings energy and expertise that makes even the hardest material click.

📍 Grand Marais, Minnesota | 🏕️ Hosted by Menogyn YMCA

🩺 Wilderness First Responder — May 15–22

🔄 Hybrid WFR Recertification — May 23–24
⚠️ Pre-course work required | Eligibility verification required

Grand Marais isn't just a backdrop, it's the kind of place that fuels the adventurous spirit you're here to protect. Train hard and walk away with a certification built for the wild places you love most.

🔗 Claim your spot now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36248%2C%2036249⁠⁠⁠

🌿 Spring in Heber City is defined by change. Snowmelt, cold runoff, and rapidly shifting weather create complex, realist...
03/31/2026

🌿 Spring in Heber City is defined by change. Snowmelt, cold runoff, and rapidly shifting weather create complex, realistic training conditions. 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 requires.

🩺 Hybrid Wilderness First Responder — May 18–22 | $800
⚠️ Pre-course work required

✅ WFR Recertification — May 20–22 | $450
⚠️ Eligibility verification required

🏔️ Whether you're earning your WFR for the first time or keeping your certification sharp, Instructor, Eli LaMouria at Turn Left Adventures brings experience that makes every course worth showing up for.

🔗 Register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36993%2C%2036994⁠⁠⁠

🏔️ Squamish, BC world-renowned climbing, massive peaks, and some of the most dramatic wilderness in all of Canada. 🗓️ Ma...
03/31/2026

🏔️ Squamish, BC world-renowned climbing, massive peaks, and some of the most dramatic wilderness in all of Canada.

🗓️ May 14–18, 2026
30+ hours of interactive online learning combined with five intensive days of hands-on training. Whether you're a guide, an outdoor educator, or simply someone who spends serious time in the mountains, the WFR is the certification that proves you're ready for whatever the wilderness throws at you and Squamish is about as fitting of a classroom as it gets.

Pre-course work is required and must be completed before the first day of class.

🔗 Register now using the link below because the mountains don't wait, and neither should your training.

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=37086⁠⁠⁠

🌿 Five days of hands-on wilderness medicine training in the heart of Appalachian country. A focused weekend recert in on...
03/31/2026

🌿 Five days of hands-on wilderness medicine training in the heart of Appalachian country. A focused weekend recert in one of the South's most vibrant cities. Two chances to sharpen the skills that matter most when you're deep in the backcountry and help is nowhere in sight.

🩺 Hybrid Wilderness First Responder — May 13–17 | $725
📍 Bedford, Virginia
👨‍🏫 Instructor: Tim Slusser
⚠️ Pre-course work required

✅ WFR Recertification — May 15–17 | $450
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina
👨‍🏫 Instructor: Lucas Vance
⚠️ Eligibility verification required

🔗 Find your course and register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36785%2C%2036783⁠⁠⁠

🧗 World-class climbing. Epic trails. A brewpub within walking distance. Oh, and a WFR certification to top it all off.📍I...
03/27/2026

🧗 World-class climbing. Epic trails. A brewpub within walking distance. Oh, and a WFR certification to top it all off.

📍Idyllwild, California

🩺 5-Day Wilderness First Responder — May 16–20 | $795
Pre-course work required | Early registration discounts available!

✅ WFR Recertification — May 16–18 | $395
Conducted within the first three days of the full WFR course | Eligibility verification required

🏔️ Flexible lodging and camping options on-site
🍺 Restaurants, cafés, and a brewpub steps from your course
🌵 Joshua Tree National Park just 75 minutes away

This is wilderness medicine training with serious scenery to match. Small class sizes mean you'll get the hands-on attention and quality instruction that actually sticks — in a mountain town you won't want to leave.

🔗 Register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36738%2C%2036741⁠⁠⁠⁠

🗺️ Lake Placid. Grand Marais. Two iconic destinations, one essential skill set. Because the best adventures deserve the ...
03/25/2026

🗺️ Lake Placid. Grand Marais. Two iconic destinations, one essential skill set. Because the best adventures deserve the best preparation.

On May 9–10, Healing All Wounds, LLC and the Adirondack Mountain Club are hosting a WFA course in Lake Placid, New York ($344) | ADK members get 10% off.

Then on May 12–13, AVH Global and Cook County Higher Education are heading to Grand Marais, Minnesota, for a WFA led by instructor Alice Henshaw ($299).

Two stunning locations. One essential certification. If you're an outdoor enthusiast who spends time on overnight trips or backcountry adventures, this is the course for you.

🔗 Register using the link below and head into the wilderness ready for anything.

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=37164%2C%2036280⁠⁠⁠

🏔️ Nelson, British Columbia is the kind of place that reminds you why you fell in love with the outdoors in the first pl...
03/25/2026

🏔️ Nelson, British Columbia is the kind of place that reminds you why you fell in love with the outdoors in the first place and this May, it's also where you can level up your wilderness medicine skills.

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
🗓️ May 9–13 | CA$1,075

Hybrid WFR Recertification
🗓️ May 9–11 | CA$625

Both courses require pre-course work completed in advance, and the recert requires eligibility verification before registering.

Facilitated by Mountain Med Consulting these two courses are designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who want to show up prepared for whatever the backcountry throws their way.

🔗 We'd love to see you in Nelson this May — register today using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36596%2C%2036597⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌊 The Green River is flowing and this spring, it's bringing some of the best wilderness medicine training in the Southwe...
03/24/2026

🌊 The Green River is flowing and this spring, it's bringing some of the best wilderness medicine training in the Southwest with it.

Three courses facilitated by First Aid Outdoors, all led by instructor Katie Woods. Whether you're earning your WFR for the first time or just keeping your certification current, there's an option for you

Hosted by Holiday River Expeditions, on-site tent and vehicle camping makes it easy to stay for the whole stretch.

🔄 Hybrid WFR Recertification — Apr 24–25 | $380
🩺 Hybrid Wilderness First Responder — Apr 27–May 1 | $795
✅ WFR Recertification — Apr 29–May 1 | $380

Pre-course work required for hybrid courses. Eligibility verification required for recerts. Government and UGO employees, reach out to katie@firstaidoutdoors.com for a discount code before registering.

🔗 Register now using the link below!

⁠https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36596%2C%2036597⁠⁠⁠

🏔️ Train in Yosemite. Need we say more?Wilderness medicine in one of the most awe-inspiring places on the planet! Gut-Z ...
03/24/2026

🏔️ Train in Yosemite. Need we say more?

Wilderness medicine in one of the most awe-inspiring places on the planet! Gut-Z Journey is facilitating two courses with lodging right on the Merced River, hosted by Fresno Pacific University Wilderness Studies.

🩺 Hybrid Wilderness First Responder — May 13–17 | $900
🔄 Hybrid WFR Recertification — May 15–17 | $450
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Natalie Brechtel
⚠️ Pre-course work required for both | Eligibility verification required for recert
🏕️ Choose your vibe — residential lodge or tent camping under the stars. Either way, your evenings are spent in the heart of Yosemite.

This isn't your average classroom. Between outdoor scenario sessions and hands-on skills practice, you'll be immersed in the exact kind of environment you're training to respond in. This is wilderness medicine the way it was meant to be learned.

🔗 Spots are limited, register now using the link below!

https://wildmed.com/find-a-course/?search_term=36873%2C%2036874⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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