When calling for help is not an option, the rules change . . . plain and simple! The Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS is defining the standards in wilderness medicine training.

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Wilderness First Aid is different from the Red Cross or urban first aid. Focus is on initial and prolonged care for a patient in the backcountry. WMI of NOLS is internationally recognized as the leading school teaching wilderness first aid.

WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSES (16-24 hours)
Sponsored by Crossing Latitudes
Some of these course can also be used as a WFR recert course.

Wilderness First Aid (16 hours)
Bozeman, MT March 22-23, 2008 $200.00
Course Location: Lindley Park.

Wilderness First Responder Recert (24 hours / CPR included)
Bozeman, MT April 4-6, 2008 $250.00
Course Location: Lindley Park.

Wilderness First Aid (16 hours) & WFR Recert
Bloomington, MN April 29-30, 2008 (Tuesday & Wednesday) $200.00
Course Location Hyland Lake Park Visitor Center in Bloomington, MN

Wilderness First Aid (16 hours) & WFR Recert
Minneapolis, MN May 3-4, 2008 $200.00
Course Location: Wilderness Inquiry HQ in Minneapolis.

Wilderness First Aid (CPR included) & WFR Recert
Göteborg, Sweden May 23-25, 2008 Price: SEK 2350:- This course is taught in Swedish.

Wilderness First Aid (CPR included) & WFR Recert
Stockholm, Sweden May 30 - June 1, 2008 Price: SEK 2350:- This course is taught in Swedish.

Wilderness First Aid (3-day course / CPR included) & WFR Recert
Tysfjord, Arctic Norway June 6-8, 2008 Price: NOK 2500:- This course is taught in both Swedish and English.

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER COURSE (80 hours)

Crossing Latitudes is not sponsoring a WFR course in Europe at this time. We hope to sponsor a ten day WFR course in the Spring of 2009. Course fee approximately: SEK8500:- per person. Food, lodging, course materials, text book all included. Course taught in English. Please email us for more information on this internationally recognized Wilderness First Responder course or Click Here

WMI of NOLS courses are for folks who recoginizes the importance of having first aid skills if you spend time in the outdoors. We have climbers, trekkers, paddlers, blueberry-pickers, parents, sailors, teachers, outdoor guides, scout leaders, fishermen and hunters - all learning about how to care for an injured or sick friend. If you guide for a living - these skills are a must!

For more information: If you are interested in having a course just for your staff or organization please contact Lena Conlan at: info@crossinglatitudes.com or call our office in the USA +1-406-585-5356 or in Sweden +46-70-670 11 53.

Reservations can be made through Crossing Latitudes offices. Master Card and VISA cards are welcome. Please call or email for more information.

Comments from participants:
“I would tell a friend: This first aid course was great! You will get a lot of hands-on practice. The scenarios are realistic and we spent a lot of time outside in all kinds of conditions. The other participants were interesting people. We all worked hard as a team and I now feel prepared to help others on the trail.”

“The staff were great. They made me feel really comfortable and they went out of their way to explain, demonstrate various procedures and answer my questions. This course definitely helped me develop confidence.”

Leave No Trace Courses: Five day wilderness based courses with certification through the federally sponsored LNT program as teachers of the LNT environmental conservation principles and ethics. These courses are provided on a contract basis.