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Meet our family Wilderness Medicine

Dynamic educators with years of practical, hands-on experience in the wilderness and in medicine.

The founding of

Crossing Latitudes

Founded in 1995 by Tim and Lena Conlan, Crossing Latitudes has promoted and combined the thrill of outdoor adventure with cultural exploration. With decades of experience, Tim beginning in 1978, and Lena in 1986 through their respective NOLS instructor courses—they’ve led unforgettable paddling and hiking expeditions worldwide.

Today, we focus on delivering NOLS Wilderness Medicine courses and Risk Management Training across the US, Scandinavia, Europe, and beyond, continuing our commitment to safe, responsible outdoor pursuits.

Crossing Latitudes is an affiliate of NOLS Wilderness Medicine, a member of WMS – Wilderness Medical Society and a member of Swedish Nature and Ecotourism Society

We empower outdoor enthusiasts and professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize, treat, and prevent injury and illness in the wilderness.

Through expert-led Wilderness Medicine training, we are committed to fostering confidence, critical thinking, and responsibility in the wilderness and beyond.

Why us

We are proud to teach NOLS Wilderness medicine courses and are dedicated to equipping you with the skills and assurance needed to handle emergencies in remote settings. Through our rigorous, data-informed curriculum, you’ll learn to recognize, treat, and prevent injuries and illnesses in the wilderness or resource limited environments. We offer practical scenarios on our hands-on courses, led by expert NOLS instructors, allowing you to build critical skills, and empowering you to respond effectively even in cases of uncertainty, or when resources are limited and immediate help isn’t available.

With over 1,000 courses annually in more than 40 countries around the world empowering students who work and recreate in every continent, NOLS Wilderness Medicine has set the standard in wilderness medicine training. From short, two-day courses to comprehensive 30-day programs, we provide flexible options to meet a wide range of needs.

In Europe and beyond, Crossing Latitudes has been hosting NOLS Wilderness Medicine courses since 2000, with well over 6,000 participants trained so far. Trusted by universities, outdoor programmes, adventure organisations, and scout groups, we continue to expand access to this essential education.

Join us to develop the skills you need to act with confidence and competence, making the great outdoors a safer place for all.

Do you enjoy recreating in the wilderness?

Have you a hunger for exploration and adventure?

Do you combine passion with profession, working in the wild and remote places of our world?

Are you responsible for the health and safety of others in the wilderness?

Are you a medical professional who works in austere environments?

Whatever your background or curiosity, our internationally recognised courses are open to everyone who seeks high-quality, reliable training in wilderness first aid.

Locations

  • Sweden

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  • Norway

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  • Taiwan

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  • Finland

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  • Austria

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  • Germany

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  • Italy

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  • Switzerland

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  • Nepal

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  • Hungary

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  • & Beyond

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Meet our NOLS Wilderness Medicine instructor family!

Our skilled instructors bring a wealth of diverse experiences and years of expertise, each with a dynamic background that makes learning engaging and impactful. Passionate about wilderness medicine, they bring energy, sparkling humour, humanity, and real-world knowledge to every course, creating an inspiring and memorable training environment.

Born from a spirit of adventure that transcends geographical lines and cultures, Crossing Latitudes started by guiding adventures and teaching wilderness skills. Now we continue to empower those who join us by teaching wilderness medicine and leadership skills.

“Letters”

from the wilderness

Our friends in the Industry

NOLS WILDERNESS MEDICINE

When 911 / 112 is not an option, the rules change. If it’s your responsibility to recognize, prevent and treat wilderness medicine emergencies, you need to be ready. NOLS Wilderness Medicine is the leader in wilderness medicine education. Our goal is to provide the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies.

NOLS

NOLS is the Leader in Wilderness Education. The mission of NOLS is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills and leadership that serve people and the environment

Wilderness Medical Society

Founded in 1983, the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) is the world’s leading organisation devoted to wilderness medical challenges. Wilderness medicine topics include expedition and disaster medicine, dive medicine, search and rescue, altitude illness, cold- and heat-related illness, wilderness trauma, and wild animal attacks.

Hilleberg – The Tentmaker

Hilleberg is a family owned company with 40 years of experience in making tents of the highest quality. In the backcountry, inadequate shelter can have serious consequences – the tent must be reliable. Crossing Latitudes depends on Hilleberg – The Tentmaker.

SARInfo Sweden

Adventure, whether it’s on the water or in the woods and mountains, requires knowledge & proper equipment. SARInfo teaches Search & Rescue and rents Sat phones and PLB’s. Our Hugging the Coast Exp. in Indonesia appreciates SARInfo support!

Naturturismföretagen

Naturturismföretagen arbetar för ekoturism, en turism som bevarar och tar ansvar för ömtålig natur och kultur. Nature´s Best is the first national quality label for nature tours in Europe. This is ecotourism at it’s best!

Crazy Creek

Crazy Creek is focused on developing new products to enhance people’s outdoor experiences. Crazy Creek’s tag line says it all: Creating Comfortable Products for the Outdoors. We’re here to serve the comfort needs of hikers, backpackers, RV’ers, stadium-goers, fishermen, soccer moms/dads, festival-goers, picnickers

Join us on a NOLS Wilderness Medicine course

Follow this link to find out more about the courses we offer.