5 Day Hybrid Wilderness First Responder | May 19 -23, 2025
Do you want to feel more prepared outdoors? If you’re ready to go farther— with more confidence — it’s time to upgrade your adventures with Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training.
Join Katie Woods, lead instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) and owner of Barefoot Wild Med, for plenty of group discussion, hands-on time, and real-life case scenarios to practice critical thinking and learn crucial medical skills.
Make wilderness medicine training your #1 piece of gear — especially when help may be several hours, miles, or days away!
Space is limited, $150 deposit (see below for promo code) reserves your spot today! $25 discount if remainder paid via cash/check on first day of class.
In order for you to have ample time to complete the required pre-course work, registration will close on April 5th. Students may be admitted after April 5th on a case-by-case basis.
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WHO:
This course is open to anyone 18 years or older. No precious medical training/knowledge required.
WHAT:
A 5-Day Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course taught by Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) lead instructor, Katie Woods. Please note that this course requries a minimum of 30 online, self-paced hours of pre-course work to be completed prior to the first day of class.
Certification is valid for 3 years. EMR/EMTs/AEMTs/Paramedics can receive up to 70 hours of CEU credit with CAPCE.
HOW MUCH:
The total for the WFR Recertification is $675 per person. Pay in full today or use promo code: hwfrdeposit at checkout to pay $150 and reserve your spot (on a mobile device, select “Show Summary” for spot to enter code).
If paying deposit only, the remaining $525 (or $500 if paying with cash/check) is due on/before the first day of class.
WHEN:
Day 1: Monday, May 19th, 8am - 5:30/6pm
Day 2: Tuesday, May 20th, 8am-5:30/6pm
Day 3: Wednesday, May 21st, 8am - 5:30/6pm
Day 4: Thursday, May 22nd, 9:30/10am - 5:30/6pm
Day 5: Friday, May 23rd, 8am - 5:30/6pm
WHERE:
Class will be held at just outside of Fayetteville, WV at Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) in Lansing, WV.
Other Important Details:
Lunch is not inlcuded, but there will be a 30-60 minute break depending on the needs of the group.
Fayetteville and the surrounding area is home to the famous New River Gorge Bridge, the New River Gorge National Park, and so many more outdoor adventures and things to do.
At this time, no lodging/activity discounts are available from AOTG.
If you are traveling to the area and considering an AirBnB (or similar type of lodging) and want to connect with others in the same boat, please let me know and I'll do what I can to connect folks!
Please reach out to katie@barefootwildmed.com with any questions/concerns prior to registering.
Looking forward to learning with you!
Course Refund Policy
Payment is refundable/transferable until 11:59pm MDT on April 18th, 2025. To receive a refund/request a transfer, please send an email to katie@barefootwildmed.com before that deadline.
No refunds after 11:59pm MDT on April 18th, 2025.
Deposit Code Disclaimer
By using the code "hwfrdeposit" to pay $150 and reserve a spot for the course, you agree to pay the remainder of your tuition balance ($525, or $500 if using cash/check) on/before the first day of class, May 19th, 2025.
Students who do not pay their balance on/before the first day of class will not be allowed to participate in the in-person portion of class, and will therefore be considered in-eligible for WFR recertification.