Backcountry Ready, Outdoor Education
Prepare Today, Adventure For a Lifetime
Proudly providing the most up to date curriculum standards & protocols put forth by Desert Mountain Medicine.
Here at Backcountry Ready, we believe our student’s education shouldn’t end on the last day of class. Instead, we partner with Desert Mountain Medicine to offer unique continuing education opportunities both online & in-person so our students always feel Backcountry Ready.
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Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - 16 hrs
This 2 day course is the perfect way to get acquainted with the field of wilderness medicine. With a primary focus on patient assessment, finding and stabilizing life threatening injuries, initiating a rescue, and risk mitigation, WFA students will leave class feeling confident on their next backcountry adventure.
Looking for a WFA specific to a certain season or sport? Email us for more information on our specialized WFA classes.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - 80 hrs
Also known as the “golden standard” of wilderness medicine certifications. This course is geared toward outdoor professionals in addition to backcountry enthusiasts who participate in action sports or multi-day trips.
This is our only course that offers an online portion (30 hrs), perfect for folks with busy schedules. The remaining 50 hours are broken up over 5 days, with a night scenario so you can practice your skills in adverse conditions.
First Aid Skills Clinics- 2 - 8 hrs
Need to freshen up on a few skills before the start of the season? Have a work, school, or club event coming up? Our specialized skills clinics are the perfect opportunity to build first aid awareness into your pre-season routine.
Choose from any of our pre-organized skills clinics, or customize your own based on your group’s needs.
Click the link below, or email becky directly for more information: Becky@BackcountryReady.com.
Our Philosophy
While there are certainly places to save time & money… your safety & education isn’t one of them.
At Backcountry Ready, we pride ourselves in providing the best outdoor education training possible. We strive to ensure each and every one of our students completes their course feeling proud and confident in their skills. This means providing hands-on practical training with instructors that have 30+ years of collective backcountry medical & rescue experience and a curriculum that’s constantly updated by Desert Mountain Medicine.
We’re all in the same backcountry community— it’s up to us to be ready for each other.
