Mountain Bike Medicine Programs in Bellingham, WA & Santa Cruz, CA by BackcountryMedicalGuides

Mountain Bike Medicine WFR & WFA Programs with Backcountry Medical Guides

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Whether you've experienced an on-trail emergency yourself or just seen enough Friday Fails, the benefits of having wilderness medicine knowledge as a mountain biker cannot be overstated. If things go sideways (or over the bars) having the skills to address emergencies is critical. Backcountry Medical Guides is a 501(c)3 nonprofit specializing in sport-specific, experiential wilderness medical training with an industry-leading curriculum and programs designed specifically for mountain bikers.

Our upcoming five-day mountain bike Wilderness First Responder course (October 2-6 in Bellingham, WA) is the first of its kind, designed specifically for those who love to ride bikes and want to learn emergency medicine in the environments they frequent. We also have numerous Wilderness First Aid courses this fall and next spring, taking place in both Bellingham, WA and Santa Cruz, CA. Whether you're an avid rider who wants be prepared for big backcountry missions, or a novice wanting to be as safe as possible on the trail, our programs offer focused learning, practical experience, and fun riding.

Learn skills like improvised slings and splints, wound cleaning and bandaging, and how to pack a first aid kit to meet your needs.

MTB Wilderness First Responder Programs

October 2-6, 2023 - Bellingham, WA
May 25-29, 2024 - Bellingham, WA
August 3-7, 2024 - Bellingham, WA

If you're a mountain biker who likes to pedal far and adventure into remote places, this program is for you. The WFR certification is considered the wilderness medicine standard for industry professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. We combine 22 hours of self-paced, online wilderness medicine pre-course modules and assignments (issued one month before the program start date), with a five-day, hands-on outdoor learning experience.

WFR Details:
• Time: 50 hours in-person, 22 hours online
• Certifications: WFR / CPR AED / Epi Pen
• Activity: Be prepared to ride 7-10 miles with 900 feet of climbing on intermediate terrain
• Cost: Starting at $925

MTB Wilderness First Aid Programs

October 28-29, 2023 - Santa Cruz, CA
March 9-10, 2024 - Santa Cruz, CA
April 27-28, 2024 - Bellingham, WA
May 4-5, 2024 - Santa Cruz, CA
July 13-14, 2024 - Santa Cruz, CA
July 20-21, 2024 - Bellingham, WA

This two-day adventure-based Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is specifically tailored to mountain bikers of all skill levels. The program is designed for experiential learning and provides an active and practical environment. Participants learn fundamental wilderness medicine and preventative techniques while developing important judgment skills for outdoor emergencies.

WFA Details:
• Time: 18 hours in-person, 5 hours online
• Certifications: WFA / CPR AED / Epi Pen
• Activity: Be prepared to ride 7-10 miles with 900 feet of climbing on intermediate terrain
• Cost: Starting at $375

See the full calendar and learn more about our Mountain Bike Medicine programs here!

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Backcountry Medical Guides (BMG) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization specializing in remote wilderness and maritime emergency medicine. Our mission is to build community preparedness through science based advocacy, inclusive education, and local accessibility. We pride ourselves on our sport specific program model that incorporates experiential education in a guided experience.

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rbsnyder333 (Sep 7, 2023 at 12:15)

I took one of their WFA courses in Bellingham earlier this summer and I can’t say enough good things about them. The pre-course instruction online was great, the instructors themselves were excellent — very knowledgeable, very keen on interacting with everyone, and very good at answering questions both during and after the teaching sessions. It was worth my while and my $$ and they come highly recommended from someone who has taken many WFA classes over the years.