Our Courses

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Our courses are the gold standard for evidence based wilderness medicine.  From our  3 day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) to the 9 day Wilderness First Responder (WFR), the gold standard for outdoor professionals, we've got courses that have you covered!  Modern techniques for trauma care, common medical situations, environmental issues and evacuation decisions and much more are covered in these courses.  

Real world survival training with a focus on in depth planning, developing a response for contingencies, and the mastery of backcountry bushcraft skills.  Survival priorities, fire craft, shelter construction, water purification and many other subjects will be covered

From natural disasters to running a backcountry trail, your ability to communicate with your team can make all of the difference!  Our courses cover the selection and practical use of a wide range of radios and digital communication devices.  Let our expert instructors simply the complex world of radio communications. 

Learn how to "read the road" and safely operate your rig off-road in rugged and austere locations.  You'll learn how to assess a "stuck" vehicle and Expert instruction in the physics of and safe use of recovery gear including traction boards, winche, come alongs and more.    

Mastering navigation skills opens the world up to your exploration!  Using a map, a compass and modern digital navigation tools you'll learn how to read a map and navigate safely through any terrain.  This course also discusses how we use technology to plan adventures and factor in contingency plans.

Visual tracking skills are valuable for the hunters, wildlife photographers, and Search and Rescue teams alike.  Our seasoned instrutors will share their decades of experience in the art and science of cutting sign.  

There's nothing like a great homemade meal in the back country!  Our culinary team will guide you through understanding various methods of cooking while camping.  From propane burners to cast iron Dutch ovens we teach you how to make every meal a culinary experience!  Food safety, meal planning and prep for expeditions, fire safety and knife safety are also covered.