NOLS
WILDERNESS FIRST AID

BOISE, IDAHO

Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two days. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you.

This course is great for people of all experience levels, and is best suited for those who recreate outdoors where EMS response can be expected in a timely manner (fewer than eight hours). You'll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions.

You'll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!

Sponsored by Idaho Rescue Training & NOLS Wilderness Medicine

Available Course Dates:

May 16-17, 2026- Bogus Basin Frontier Point Lodge, Bogus Basin, Boise, ID
August 8-9, 2026- Boise State University Outdoor Program, 1515 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83725
December 12-13, 2026- Riverstone International School, 5521 E Warm Springs Ave, Boise, ID 83716

Cost: $330-335

The class will be from 8 am-5 pm each day with 1 hour for lunch from around noon-1 pm.

Travel

BSU Raptor Research Center is near the Boise State Campus in central Boise.

The Bogus Basin Frontier Point Lodge is about 45 minutes into the foothills from Downtown Boise.

The Boise State Outdoor Program classroom is at the Boise State Recreation Center. On-site directions will be sent out pre-course. Free Street parking is available to the east and southeast of the classroom. Boise State will not be in session during the class.

Riverstone International School is in East Boise. Please park in the main lot and follow on-site directions to the class.

Meals & Lodging

Students are required to arrange all lodging and food.

Many food and lodging options are available in Boise. Food may be limited at Bogus Basin.