Wilderness Medicine in Montana — WFR & WFA Courses in Whitefish

Wilderness Medicine Near Glacier National Park

Based in Whitefish, Montana — just 15 minutes from Glacier International Airport and 30 miles from Glacier National Park — The Mountain Guides Montana offers Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certifications and recertifications in partnership with Wilderness Medical Associates. Our Montana wilderness medicine courses are taught by experienced mountain guides who bring real-world backcountry rescue experience to the WMA curriculum. Train in one of the most beautiful mountain settings in the Northern Rockies while earning an essential backcountry credential.

Our Montana Courses

Wilderness First Responder (WFR): The comprehensive multi-day wilderness medicine certification. Patient assessment, trauma management, environmental emergencies, evacuation decision-making, and leadership in remote settings. The standard for backcountry professionals.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA): A focused 2-day course covering essential wilderness emergency skills. Perfect for hikers, climbers, and outdoor recreationists who want to be prepared without the full WFR time commitment.

WFR Recertification: Renew your WFR certification with updated protocols and skills review. Keep your credential current.

When & Where

Montana wilderness medicine courses run spring through fall. Courses meet in Whitefish. Fly into Glacier International Airport (FCA), just 15 minutes away, or take Amtrak’s daily Empire Builder to Whitefish station. Contact us at (406) 344-7515 for upcoming dates.