Wilderness First Responder

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training is the hands-on medical course that is the industry standard for backcountry rangers, river guides, outdoor guides, as well as NOLS and Outward Bound instructors. The course includes engaging classroom sessions and outdoor scenarios taught by medical professionals from the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

All College Outdoors Trip Leaders and Assistant Leaders are required to be WFR certified in order to lead off-campus trips. College Outdoors at Lewis & Clark College has sponsoring Wilderness First Responder courses for LC students and the broader community since 1996. Learn more at the NOLS website.

Courses Sponsored by Lewis & Clark College

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - Hybrid Online/In Person format

• Jan. 13 - 17, 2025, plus ~30hrs online pre-work
• $925 for General Public: Register through the NOLS website here
• $695 for L&C Undergraduate Students: Register in-person at the College Outdoors office in Fowler 239, or by calling 503-768-7116
• Click here for course details and other information.

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - In Person format

• May 12 - 21, 2025
• $925 for General Public: Register by calling 503-768-7116, ask for Kori Campbell
• $695 for L&C Undergraduate Students: Register in-person at the College Outdoors office in Fowler 239, or by calling 503-768-7116
• Click here for course details and other information

WFR Recertification (WFR-R) - Hybrid Online/In Person format

• Nov 23 -24, 2024, and May 23-24, 2025, plus ~10hrs online pre-work
• $395 for General Public (May dates only): Register through the NOLS website here for November, or here for May.
• $325 for L&C Undergraduate Students: Register in-person at the College Outdoors office in Fowler 239, or by calling 503-768-7116
• Click here for course details and other information