Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

[Ages 18+]

The Wilderness First Responder course provides comprehensive instruction in backcountry medicine. This course is the industry standard for professional outdoor guides, ski patrol, and trip leaders, or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions. Offered on-site at Mink Lake Wilderness Camp, Our WFR course is facilitated by Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO), a world leader in Wilderness Medicine.

Students will gain extensive, hands-on instruction from certified SOLO educators on topics such as Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies and Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. Course includes both a comprehensive written exam and comprehensive practical skill assessment. WFR certifications are valid for three years.

Also available is a four-day Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) course. AWFA certifications are valid for 2 years. For current SOLO-certified WFRs, this AWFA course can act as a recertification of your WFR.

For more information, please contact us at info@coldwaterfoundation.org.

WFR | June 9 – 19 | Tuition: $675

Additional cost for Room and Board: $24/day for meals, $10/day for a bunk in a shared cabin.

Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA)

[Ages 18+]

Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) is an entry-level first aid course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants basic training for wilderness trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. AWFA certification is valid for 2 years. This course meets the American Camp Association guidelines and is approved for recertifying SOLO’s WFR program.

For more information, please contact us at info@coldwaterfoundation.org.

AWFA | June 3 – 6 | Tuition: $340

Additional cost for Room and Board: $24/day for meals, $10/day for a bunk in a shared cabin.

Location: Mink Lake Wilderness Camp, Grand Marais, MN

Mink Lake is our base camp and center for outdoor leadership. Located in the heart of the Superior National Forest and strategically situated nearby several entry points for the unparalleled Boundary Waters Wilderness and Canoe Area. Mink Lake is a simple and beautiful camp with a long, rich history of inviting people to enjoy the solitude and power of wilderness. Mink’s historic lodge, heated log cabins, camp sauna and high ropes course are the perfect base camp for a wilderness tripping ministry and a great place to come back to.