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Tuesday, May 4, 2027 - Sunday, May 9, 2027

DatesMay 4-9, 2027

Overview

**In Partnership with National Park After Dark Podcast**

This Wilderness First Aid Course is offered in partnership with the National Park After Dark Podcast hosts Danielle and Cassie.  NPAD has hosted exciting trips all over the world and now look forward to incorporating Wilderness Medicine Education into their trip offerings for the second time.

Curriculum:  The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is designed for the outdoor enthusiast, trip leader, recreationalist or land agency field staff who spend time in rural or wilderness areas. The WFA is a great introduction to wilderness medicine and basic life support skills. This training focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment of environmental illnesses, recognizing and stabilizing life threats caused by trauma, addressing common medical concerns and calling for a rescue in the event of a wilderness emergency.  Curriculum follows the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC) guidelines.

Meals & Lodging:  Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided at the Hatchet Resort.  On-site lodging is also provided at the Hatchet in Standard Rooms (Double Occupancy, 2 Queen).  A limited number of Single Occupancy rooms are also available.

Proposed Itinerary:

May 4th:  Arrival Night (Check In available at 4pm), Meet and Greet & Fire pit

May 5th:  WFA course 9am - 3pm, afternoon activity

May 6th: WFA Course 9am - 3pm, afternoon activity

May 7th:  Grand Teton National Park Exploration

May 8th:  WFA Course 9am - 1pm, afternoon activity

May 9th:  Departure Morning

***Activities and WFA class times are subject to change based on weather and outfitter availability.  Early May is a beautiful and exciting time in the Tetons during which weather can be warm and pleasant or a spring snow squall and everything in between!  Have no doubt that there will be ample opportunity to explore the trails, waterways and scenery that give GTNP its grandeur.  Evening activities may include Fire pits, Ranger talks, Hot Spring Adventures, Wildlife Viewing or an evening in downtown Jackson, WY.  Please check weather forecasts prior to departure and pack accordingly***

Certifications

Upon successful completion of this course, students will obtain:

DMM (Desert Mountain Medicine)
  • DMM WFA Certification, valid for 2 years.
  • DMM CPR/AED Certification, valid for 2 years.
  • DMM Wilderness Anaphylaxis Training (WAT) Certification, valid for 2 years.

Refund Policy

Refund available, less 15% Admin fee, with 45 days notice prior to course start date.