2025/11/10 | HYBRID WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER (H-WFR)
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Online: November 10, 2025 || Onsite: December 3-7, 2025
A flexible certification course combining self-paced online learning with a 5-day, in-person practical session. This modern format allows you to build a strong foundation in wilderness medicine theory at your own pace before solidifying your skills through immersive, hands-on training.
The 5-day practical session is held in the stunning subalpine landscape of Heather Meadows. Nestled at the foot of the iconic Mt. Baker, this world-class training ground provides a truly immersive mountain environment. You won't just learn in a classroom; you'll be in the field, practicing wilderness first responder techniques on rugged trails and in realistic conditions, making your training exceptionally practical and memorable.
For essential details including a complete packing list, driving directions, and facility information, please review the Heather Meadows - Student Resource Guide.
Location - Heather Meadows
Nestled in the stunning subalpine landscape of the North Cascades, Heather Meadows offers a world-class training ground for wilderness medicine. Based out of the Heather Meadows Visitor Center at the foot of the iconic Mt. Baker, this course provides a truly immersive mountain environment. The dramatic, glaciated peaks, steep volcanic terrain, and rapidly changing weather conditions provide an ideal and dynamic setting for complex wilderness first responder scenarios.
Get in the field and put your skills to the test. This is not a classroom-only course; you will be practicing hands-on techniques in the very environment where they are most needed. Students will learn to manage everything from high-altitude emergencies to injuries on rugged trails, all under the expert guidance of our instructors.
Please Note: This is a field-based course. Lodging and meals are not included, allowing students the flexibility to camp nearby or stay in the surrounding communities. Students are responsible for their own transportation. The Heather Meadows Visitor Center is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Bellingham, WA, and is best reached with a personal vehicle.
Student Resources
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Course FAQs
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Hybrid WFR Students
Your Path to Confidence
Course Commitment
Begin with 30 hours of self-paced online learning, then step into a five day intensive environment that turns knowledge into confident action through realistic, hands-on scenarios.
Night Scenario
Lead your team through a high-pressure overnight scenario that challenges your triage, scene safety, and evacuation skills—with guidance to help you excel when it counts.
Expert-led Instruction
Train with certified professionals who’ve been there, and build the skills, confidence, and command to perform when it matters most.
