Wilderness Course
Gain expertise in leading wilderness trips in challenging settings. The course covers route planning, navigation, hazard assessment, camp skills, food and water handling, wildlife safety, risk management, and basic medical response. Design low-impact itineraries, lead groups safely, and protect ecosystems while exploring the Pacific Northwest and similar regions.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills to plan and guide safe backcountry adventures in tough terrains like the Pacific Northwest. You'll master navigation using maps and GPS, assess routes and hazards, select proper gear, handle camp setup, manage food and water, ensure wildlife safety, mitigate risks, and apply basic wilderness first aid. Learn to create reliable trip plans, lead groups with confidence, follow Leave No Trace principles, and handle emergencies in remote areas effectively.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Pro trip planning: design safe, efficient wilderness routes in any terrain.
- Map and GPS mastery: navigate confidently with topo maps, compass, and devices.
- Field risk management: assess hazards, prevent accidents, and lead safe rescues.
- Campcraft and survival: build low-impact camps, manage food, water, and fires.
- Group leadership: manage clients, teach skills, and apply Leave No Trace.
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