Trips, Classes, & Certifications

Level up your outdoor skills with certifications with our Outdoor Experience team. Our comprehensive training programs cover essential disciplines like wilderness first aid, rock climbing, navigation, and more, empowering you with confidence and expertise for your next adventure. Learn from hands-on experiences by industry leaders to open doors for opportunities both personally and professionally.

Wilderness Medicine

Our Wilderness Medicine program is taught in-house in partnership with a local Leadville-based provider, Desert Mountain Medicine (DMM) to deliver, innovative, regularly updated, and dynamic wilderness medicine classes and courses. Our program offers a range of courses designed to empower individuals with the confidence and competence to respond effectively in remote and wild environments.

We believe in experiential learning and provide opportunities for participants to apply their skills in simulated wilderness scenarios. We also emphasize the importance of prevention, risk assessment, and environmental stewardship, ensuring that participants develop a well-rounded understanding of wilderness medicine.

Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, a professional guide, a wilderness explorer, or a medical professional seeking to expand your expertise, our Wilderness Medicine Program has a course that suits your needs. Our courses are recognized and respected by outdoor organizations, employers, and medical institutions, providing you with a valuable certification that can enhance your career opportunities.

Join us and become part of a community of individuals dedicated to promoting safety and well-being in the wilderness. Acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to handle medical emergencies in remote and challenging environments. Embrace the spirit of adventure while prioritizing the safety and care of yourself and others!

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  • Wilderness First Aid

    Upcoming Course: November 16 & November 17, 2024

    Gain life-saving skills with our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. Partnering with Desert Mountain Medicine, you can develop skills in prevention, assessment, and treatment of environmental illnesses and trauma, beyond a typical urban first aid course. This course consists of 16 hours of hands-on scenarios and lectures and successful completion will result in a 3-year certification, a CPR Certification, and Wilderness Anaphylaxis Training (WAT).

    Price: $150 | Location: Coors Fitness Center, DU City Campus | Schedule: 2 days, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Register by Nov. 11

  • Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

    Upcoming Course: COMING SOON

    Our Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course blends 30 hours of self-paced online learning with 50 hours of in-person, hands-on outdoor training over five days. This hybrid course prepares you for real-world scenarios with comprehensive wilderness first responder skills.

    Perfect for self-motivated individuals, the online section is available through CANVAS to course participants approximately 1 month before the practical section is to begin. The practical section consists of drills, skill stations, scenarios, and discussions with the same instructor team that supports the online section.

    Price TBD | Location: Hybrid | Schedule: 30-hours Self-Paced; 50-hours TBD

Outdoor Leadership Lab

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  • Outdoor Leadership Lab

    Modality: Two 8-hour days at KMC or Lectures at City Campus

    Areas of Focus: 

    • Problem Solving and Decision Making in Risky Situations 
    • Understanding Group Dynamics 
    • Emotional Intelligence for Leaders 
    • Reflection and Mindfulness 
    • Situational Leadership 
    • Facilitation & Mentorship 
    • Outdoor Exp. Resume (portfolio) 

Leave No Trace

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  • Awareness Class

    Modality: One 2-hour class on Leave No Trace Ethics and applicable environments

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  • Trainer Course

    Modality: One 16-hour course designed to equip you with tools to instruct your own Awareness Classes and become a leader for leaving no trace.

Obtaining certification through our program not only validates your proficiency in outdoor skills but also demonstrates your commitment to safety, professionalism, and ethical practices. It opens doors to new opportunities, such as employment in outdoor education, guiding, adventure tourism, or simply enriching your personal outdoor experiences.

Join us and embark on a transformative journey that will elevate your outdoor abilities and open up a world of possibilities. Take the first step toward becoming a certified outdoor enthusiast or professional by enrolling today. Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. Let's embark on this adventure together and unlock your full potential in the great outdoors!

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Desert Mountain Medicine informs our wilderness first aid practice