Learn how to respond to wilderness medical emergencies

This spring, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association is partnering with the American Red Cross, Wilderness Medicine Institute, Lake Tahoe School and Crested Butte Outdoors for a series of wilderness medicine courses. Whether you’re a crew leader, a wilderness guide, an outdoor enthusiast or you work in a remote environment, these courses are designed to give you the skills you need to respond to a backcountry emergency when help is delayed.

Crested Butte Outdoors (Wilderness Medical Associates) courses:

Location: Lake Tahoe School, 995 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village.

Dates: April 5–7: Wilderness First Responder Recertification.

April 9–13: Wilderness First Responder.

American Red Cross courses:

Location: 948 Incline Way, Incline Village.

Dates: May 4: Adult CPR & AED.

May 5–6: Wilderness and Remote First Aid.

May: 4–6: Wilderness and Remote First Aid & Adult CPR/AED.

Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS courses:

Location: 948 Incline Way, Incline Village.

Dates: May 16–17: Wilderness First Aid.

For program fees, online registration and other details about these courses, visit the website and search under “Medical Trainings”.