Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
In this course we’ll discuss medical and trauma incidents that you might encounter during your favorite outdoor activities. Activities we often discuss include backcountry skiing, rock climbing, alpine climbing, hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, road biking, and more.
We'll cover the following topics and skills:
- Patient Assessment
- How to provide effective first aid treatment for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors
- Techniques to improvise first aid solutions in the backcountry
- How to make appropriate evacuation decisions
*Students must register at least 2 weeks before the in-person course date to allow time to receive the textbook and adequately complete the required pre-course work. All students must complete the pre-course learning module in order to attend the in-person sessions.
**Course Price Does Not include the required Textbook, and has been reduced accordingly. After booking, you'll receive a link to purchase the book online (~$50) which expedites your timeline for receiving the book and beginning the pre-course work.
This program requires at least 4 participants to run.
Here's the schedule for your 80 Hour Wilderness First Responder WFR Course:
This is a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Course, with in person days on consecutive weekends.
- Coursework: Pre-Course Study combined with 5 in-person days, conducted on two consecutive weekends.
- First weekend: Saturday, Sunday.
- Second Weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
- Field Days: Run 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Days will typically begin in the classroom with a series of lectures, videos, and discussions before moving outside for practical skills applications. We will close the program at the trailhead with a quick review of the skills learned and an overview of what to expect for the following day.
Online Coursework
You’ll begin by reading the textbook, watching videos and taking chapter quizzes. This takes about 20-30 hours of time and you’ll need to finish this before the in-person portion begins.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
- Chest Injuries
- Documentation
- Lightning
- Snakes, ticks, water disinfection
- Written and Practical Exam
- Closure
- Basic Fitness - This program involves minimal physical fitness and is appropriate for anyone who is able to travel one to two miles over the course of the day on relatively flat ground.
Here's what's included with your course:
- Expert WFR Trained Guide - Bill Seline - The former Fire Chief of Truckee Fire and a licensed paramedic in California. Bill has years of experience treating injuries and medical emergencies.
- 80 Hour NASAR (National Association for Search and Rescue) Wilderness First Responder Certification (Valid for 3 years)
- ASHI (American Safety & Health Institute) Adult/Child CPR and AED Certification (Valid for 2 years)
Clothing & Accessories
- Light Outerwear (check the weather)
- Multiple Midlayer Options
- Gloves
- Beanie
- Baseball Cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle / Hydration Pack (2L)
- Lunch and Snacks
Know Before you go
Blackbird Mountain Guides offers both scheduled group programs and private programs.
Private programs are simply above and beyond what Blackbird Mountain Guides currently has scheduled. Scheduled courses are not always less expensive. Before booking a trip with Blackbird Mountain Guides, clients are encouraged to review the differences between these types of programs, and to decide what works best for them.
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS
Scheduled Programs have fixed dates, itineraries, objectives, curriculum, and costs. They typically appeal to solo individuals or small groups or who are looking to share the cost of their program with a larger group. Correspondingly, scheduled programs are less expensive for smaller groups (1-2), and they provide the opportunity to meet others with similar interests. If you have a large group (3+), Scheduled programs will often be more expensive. They can fill up quickly, and scheduling flexibility is obviously limited.
Scheduled programs will have advertised dates. All scheduled programs can be run as private programs with private dates/rates as well.
PRIVATE PROGRAMS
Private programs have scheduling freedom. They typically appeal to those who would like some flexibility in planning their own trip or course. In this regard, Itineraries and objectives can be tailored to suit current conditions as well as client goals. Private programs are normally less expensive for larger groups (3+). If you have a small group (1-2) private programs will be more expensive.
Here's the schedule for your 80 Hour Wilderness First Responder WFR Course:
This is a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Course, with in person days on consecutive weekends.
- Coursework: Pre-Course Study combined with 5 in-person days, conducted on two consecutive weekends.
- First weekend: Saturday, Sunday.
- Second Weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
- Field Days: Run 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Days will typically begin in the classroom with a series of lectures, videos, and discussions before moving outside for practical skills applications. We will close the program at the trailhead with a quick review of the skills learned and an overview of what to expect for the following day.
Online Coursework
You’ll begin by reading the textbook, watching videos and taking chapter quizzes. This takes about 20-30 hours of time and you’ll need to finish this before the in-person portion begins.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
- Chest Injuries
- Documentation
- Lightning
- Snakes, ticks, water disinfection
- Written and Practical Exam
- Closure
In this course we’ll discuss medical and trauma incidents that you might encounter during your favorite outdoor activities. Activities we often discuss include backcountry skiing, rock climbing, alpine climbing, hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, road biking, and more.
We'll cover the following topics and skills:
- Patient Assessment
- How to provide effective first aid treatment for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors
- Techniques to improvise first aid solutions in the backcountry
- How to make appropriate evacuation decisions
*Students must register at least 2 weeks before the in-person course date to allow time to receive the textbook and adequately complete the required pre-course work. All students must complete the pre-course learning module in order to attend the in-person sessions.
**Course Price Does Not include the required Textbook, and has been reduced accordingly. After booking, you'll receive a link to purchase the book online (~$50) which expedites your timeline for receiving the book and beginning the pre-course work.
This program requires at least 4 participants to run.
Here's the schedule for your 80 Hour Wilderness First Responder WFR Course:
This is a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Course, with in person days on consecutive weekends.
- Coursework: Pre-Course Study combined with 5 in-person days, conducted on two consecutive weekends.
- First weekend: Saturday, Sunday.
- Second Weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
- Field Days: Run 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Days will typically begin in the classroom with a series of lectures, videos, and discussions before moving outside for practical skills applications. We will close the program at the trailhead with a quick review of the skills learned and an overview of what to expect for the following day.
Online Coursework
You’ll begin by reading the textbook, watching videos and taking chapter quizzes. This takes about 20-30 hours of time and you’ll need to finish this before the in-person portion begins.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
- Chest Injuries
- Documentation
- Lightning
- Snakes, ticks, water disinfection
- Written and Practical Exam
- Closure
- Basic Fitness - This program involves minimal physical fitness and is appropriate for anyone who is able to travel one to two miles over the course of the day on relatively flat ground.
Here's what's included with your course:
- Expert WFR Trained Guide - Bill Seline - The former Fire Chief of Truckee Fire and a licensed paramedic in California. Bill has years of experience treating injuries and medical emergencies.
- 80 Hour NASAR (National Association for Search and Rescue) Wilderness First Responder Certification (Valid for 3 years)
- ASHI (American Safety & Health Institute) Adult/Child CPR and AED Certification (Valid for 2 years)
Clothing & Accessories
- Light Outerwear (check the weather)
- Multiple Midlayer Options
- Gloves
- Beanie
- Baseball Cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water Bottle / Hydration Pack (2L)
- Lunch and Snacks
Epic Reviews From Adventurers
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars5 Stars
I had a great time and learned a ton! Thank you Blackbird.
Moshe - Rated 5 out of 5 starsExtremely Professional & Safe!
I highly recommend Blackbird Mountain Guides. They are extremely professional and made me feel safe on each and every Backcountry Tour I took with them. They provide excellent staffing to teach you the skills you need to stay safe in the mountains; their expertise is derived off of collective decades worth of experience in the field.
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