This two-day, 16-hour training introduces the essential skills needed to recognize, assess, and respond to medical situations in the backcountry. Through a combination of instruction, hands-on practice, and realistic scenarios, you'll learn how to manage common outdoor emergencies, make informed decisions with limited resources, and provide care until help arrives. Portions of the course take place outdoors, adding authenticity and practical context to the skills you develop.
Highlights
Learn foundational wilderness medical skills including patient assessment, injury management, and environmental emergency response.
Practice splinting, wound care, and decision-making in realistic scenario-based training.
Gain essential survival knowledge and confidence to respond effectively during backcountry incidents.
Optional on-site CPR add-on available for students seeking additional certification.
Who This Trip Is For
Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, trip leaders, camp staff, hikers, paddlers, and anyone who spends time in remote areas. No prior medical training is required.
Additional information regarding this experience
What's Included?
16-hour Wilderness First Aid Training
What to Bring
Part of this training takes place outdoors. Please bring appropriate layers for the weather.
Other Notes:
We will also be offering a 2-hour CPR course on the first day of the course from 5 - 7 pm. Add the CPR option at the time of registration.
Each participant, or their guardian, must sign a waiver to participate in an Adventure East experience. Following payment of your online booking, your reservation confirmation will include a link to e-sign the waiver. Due to insurance requirements, we are unable to accommodate guests who do not sign a waiver.
