Wilderness Medicine
It Takes a Village: WFRs Come Together in the Linville Gorge Wilderness
A NOLS Wilderness Medicine grad shares how her first aid training became critically important when she encountered an injured climber on a weekend trip.
10 Useful Wilderness Medicine Posts To Read Before Your Next Adventure
Check out these blog posts to get a refresher on key first aid topics before heading out on your next outdoor trip.
When Your Teammate Becomes Your Patient: My First Aid Training in Action
A NOLS Wilderness First Aid grad shares the story of how his first aid training helped him when a friend was injured in a mountain biking accident.
What to Do If You Get Sick While Camping
Get recommendations from NOLS Wilderness Medicine on how to deal with colds and flu-like symptoms in the backcountry.
An Astronaut Candidate’s Take on Goals and Leadership
Astronaut in training Shawna Pandya talks to us about pursuing big goals.
Preparing for a Miracle: WFR Training in Family Emergencies
Two parents tell the story of their family's worst day—and the happy ending that came as a result of being prepared.
A Night in Norway: Why I’m Thankful for My NOLS Wilderness Medicine Field Guide
A WFR graduate recalls responding to a hypothermic patient while stuck in a hut in Norway's mountains.
Real Life Scenario: Helicopter Evacuation on the Bailey Range Traverse
3 days into guiding a 9-day trip on the Olympic Peninsula, my colleagues and I noticed that a 65 year old client was showing more fatigue than we thought normal.
First Aid Kit Advice for River Travel
When it comes to rafting down rivers, especially on multi-day adventures, we can usually go ahead and build our own comprehensive first aid kit.
Highlights from the 2016 NOLS Wilderness Medicine Staff Meeting
September 12 kicked off the 2016 NOLS Wilderness Medicine Staff Meeting, our annual gathering at the Wyss Campus in Lander, Wyo. Read on for highlights!
Any Year Can Be a Gap Year
Best Time to Take a Gap Year: Discover how any year can be transformed into an impactful and transformative gap year.
ASL-Supported Course Fosters Inclusive Diversity and Growth
Longtime instructor shares stories from the most diverse NOLS Wilderness Medicine course she has ever taught.
Which Wilderness Medicine Course Is Right for You? [Infographic]
Take a look at all your options for wilderness medicine courses
6 Reasons Wilderness First Aid Is for Everyone
Take charge of your adventures, your safety, and your life—take a course. Preferably, before you crack your tailbone snowboarding or have a close call with a bear (like I did...)
Case Study: Scenario Near Yellowstone Park
A bear encounter leaves you with some first aid to perform, including confirming scene safety and caring for your patient.
7 Materials That Can Be Used To Improvise a Splint
An important part of managing emergencies in the backcountry is coming up with first aid solutions using the supplies you have on hand, and this includes improvising splints
When Urban Environments Go Wild: Wilderness Medicine in the Aftermath of Disaster
When Urban Environments Go Wild: Wilderness Medicine in the Aftermath of Disaster
Ready for the Challenge: How I Became a Wilderness EMT
Ready for the Challenge: How I Became a Wilderness EMT
Beyond Limits and Proud: LGBT & NOLS Wilderness Medicine Experience
River guide Emily Ambrose shares lessons learned about building confidence as a leader and in her identity during a WFR course
27 Considerations for a Wilderness First Aid Kit
There’s no such thing as the perfect first aid kit, so you should consider your needs and build a kit that meets them.
Self-Care in the Backcountry: Red Flags You Shouldn’t Ignore
Self-care, any action or behavior that helps us avoid triggering health problems, is totally necessary but often goes ignored.
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