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This is a five day hybrid WFR course based in Durango, CO. The lead instructor is a female paramedic, full time fire fighter, pro-ski patroller, and long time Outward Bound instructor.

This is an intensive version of our standard course and requires 30+ hours of self-directed pre-course review of a textbook and completion of a study guide prior to 40+ hours of in-person learning over the course of five days. Conscientious preparation, studying, and time prior to the course is essential for success. Students are provided an electronic or physical textbook and downloadable study guide to review the curriculum and are expected to come to class ready to engage in drills and skill practice. We recommend that students register for the course four weeks prior to the course start date to allow time to 1) receive the textbook by mail (if applicable), 2) download the PDF Study Guide, and 3) adequately complete the 30+ hours of pre-course work.  Students are encouraged to register and begin pre-course review in advance of the required deadlines. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.

Onsite primitive camping is available for an additional fee

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Come enjoy the start of summer nestled between snow capped peaks in the spectacular Eastern Sierra region of California.  With ready access to skiing, climbing and camping galore, it’s an outdoors paradise and the perfect place to increase your knowledge and practice your skills.

This course will be outside of Mammoth Lakes, the world class ski and mountain bike town.

The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the ideal medical training for anyone who spends a lot of time outside! This includes serious outdoor enthusiasts, outdoor educators, wilderness guides, members of the military, professional search and rescue teams, wildland firefighters, researchers, and those involved in disaster relief. The course provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working and traveling in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments. The WFR curriculum is both comprehensive and practical and involves a minimum of 70 hours of instruction when taught in the United States (hours vary slightly in other countries). During the course, students learn the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments for days and weeks if necessary. To earn certification, students must meet the criteria set forth in our Functional Position Description as well as the minimum WFR performance and testing standards by the last day of course. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Wilderness First Responder certification and certification of CPR taught to an equivalent health care provider level.

Course Location:
Located in the Willamette Valley, just outside of the Portland metro area, George Fox University provides a convenient setting with quick access to hotels, restaurants, and nearby camping. The city of Newberg is also just one hour from endless adventure on Mt. Hood and the Pacific Ocean on the Oregon coast.

This course is taught in English. The course site, Ciel et Bois, is 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Cantley, QC. The beautiful property is surrounded by hundreds of acres of backcountry where you can hike, run, bike, cross-country ski and connect with nature.