Spring Wilderness First Aid Courses in Idaho | 1-Day & 2-Day WFA
Wilderness First Aid Courses in Idaho
Cascade Raft and Kayak is offering a full lineup of Spring 2026 Wilderness First Aid courses in Idaho, including our new 1-day Wilderness First Aid class and several mountain bike specific Wilderness First Aid courses.
All courses include CPR, AED, and anaphylaxis training and are built for people who work or recreate in places where emergency response may be delayed.
Whether you are a mountain biker, paddler, guide, outdoor coach, hiker, hunter, or backcountry traveler, these classes give you practical skills to assess problems, make treatment decisions, and care for patients in remote environments.
Choose the Wilderness First Aid Course That Fits You
1-Day Wilderness First Aid
Our new 1-day Wilderness First Aid class is trauma focused call for students who want focused, practical training in remote care in a shorter format. This course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, trip leaders, and anyone who wants a strong foundation in wilderness medicine without committing to a full weekend.
Upcoming date
2-Day Wilderness First Aid
Our 2-day Wilderness First Aid course offers more time for hands-on practice, scenario work, and deeper skill development. This is a strong fit for multi-day guides, outdoor professionals, and anyone who wants a more complete wilderness medicine training experience.
Upcoming dates
Mountain Bike Specific Wilderness First Aid
Our Mountain Bike Specific Wilderness First Aid classes cover the same core curriculum as our standard 1-day Wilderness First Aid course, but every scenario is designed around mountain bike crashes, trail injuries, group rides, and remote trail access.
These courses are ideal for:
- Mountain bikers
- Coaches
- Ride leaders
- Trail organizations
- Bike patrol
- Adventure racers
- Anyone riding in areas where help may take time to arrive
Students learn the same wilderness first aid principles, but in a format that feels highly relevant to riding and trail-based emergencies.
Upcoming mountain bike specific dates
- April 4, 2026 — Boise
- April 12, 2026 — Horseshoe Bend
- May 8, 2026 — Idaho Falls
- May 9, 2026 — Rexburg
- May 16, 2026 — Horseshoe Bend
- May 16, 2026 — McCall
What’s Included in Every Course
Every Wilderness First Aid class includes:
- CPR training
- AED training
- Anaphylaxis training
- Hands-on skill practice
- Realistic scenarios
- Practical outdoor decision-making
Our teaching style is hands-on, straightforward, and built around situations students may actually face in the field, on the trail, or during outdoor recreation.
Who These Courses Are For
These Idaho Wilderness First Aid courses are a strong fit for:
- Mountain bikers
- Whitewater paddlers
- Rafters and guides
- Hikers and backpackers
- Hunters
- Outdoor educators
- Camp staff
- Coaches
- Search and rescue volunteers
- Anyone who spends time in remote places
Why Take Wilderness First Aid?
If you recreate outside of Boise you need these classes! When you are in Idaho's outdoors delayed in EMS response can change everything. Wilderness First Aid helps you stay calm, assess the situation, and make good choices until higher-level care is available.
Training in wilderness medicine can help you:
- Recognize serious problems early
- Manage injuries in remote settings
- Make evacuation decisions
- Care for a patient with limited equipment
- Build confidence as a trip leader, rider, or outdoor partner
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all classes include CPR?
Yes. All listed classes include CPR, AED, and anaphylaxis training.
Is the mountain bike course different from regular Wilderness First Aid?
The curriculum is the same, but the scenarios are tailored specifically to mountain biking and trail-based situations.
Which class should I choose: 1-day or 2-day?
The 1-day course is a great fit for students wanting a focus on practical trauma based training in a shorter format. The 2-day course allows more depth, more practice, and more scenario time.
Where are the classes held?
This spring’s courses are being held in Horseshoe Bend, Salmon, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and McCall. We can offer custom courses anywhere in the Pacific Northwest for groups of 8 or more.
