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Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Course – May 2026
The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification is the gold standard medical certification for outdoor professionals. It trains you to diagnose and treat nearly any outdoor and remote medical situation. This is one of the only in-person, kosher, Shomer-Shabbat friendly WFR courses.
Time & Location
May 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT – May 12, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT
We are finalizing the location
About the Journey
This course is ideal for backpacking guides, camp staff, outdoor educators, trip leaders, and anyone who would like to be more knowledgeable and safe in the backcountry.
To learn more about our Wilderness First Responder courses and future offerings, visit the WFR Course Overview Page.
Trek Leader
Lech-Lecha is excited to partner with Nathan Duclos, certified SOLO WFR instructor. Nathan has led expeditions in Argentina, Nepal, Iceland, Peru, the Alps, Mongolia, Alaska and beyond. He is a Wilderness Paramedic and licensed EMS instructor; he teaches wilderness medicine classes domestically and around the world.
Location
We are still finalizing the location. It won't be more than 2 hours away from NJ/NYC. If you register and for some reason, the updated location does not work for you, we will refund you.
Schedule
The immersive in-person course will take place May 10–12, 2026 (Sunday–Tuesday).
Sunday – full training day
Monday – full training day
Tuesday – half day
Participants must also complete one additional day of online coursework required for certification.
To learn more about this trek, please email noam@lechlechajourneys.org.
Cost breakdown
Because Lech-Lecha is a nonprofit organization, we run our WFR courses at cost.
Participants pay the instructor directly for the certification portion of the course, while Lech-Lecha only charges what is necessary to cover food, lodging, and logistical costs.
Course Fee (paid directly to the instructor)
$100 – online segment
$450 – in-person training
Lech-Lecha Trip Costs (paid upon registration)
This covers food, lodging, gear, and logistical costs.
Trip pricing:
Reduced: $150
At Cost: $250
Supporter: $350
All prices above reflect the early-bird discount. After April 1, prices increase by $50.
Scholarships are available to those who need them.
What Is Included?
All food (kosher)
Lodging / camping setup
Course materials
Group gear and tents
Participants must bring their own sleeping bag, sleeping pad, and personal gear (rentals are available).
What You’ll Learn
During the course you will learn how to:
Perform wilderness patient assessments
Treat fractures, dislocations, and spinal injuries
Manage hypothermia, heat illness, and altitude sickness
Handle wounds, infections, and allergic reactions
Make evacuation and rescue decisions
Care for patients in remote environments
Tickets
Lech-Lecha WFR Early Bird
Sale ends
Apr 01, 2:30 PM EDT
We are only collecting the in-person aspect of the payment from participants at the time of registration. You will get instructions on how to pay the WFR Instructor directly for the remaining $550. You can select which ticket is appropriate to you. Please see the F&Q section below for our cancellation policy.
From $250.00 to $350.00
$250.00
$350.00
Lech-Lecha WFR Ticket
Sale ends
Apr 30, 3:05 PM EDT
We are only collecting the in-person aspect of the payment from participants at the time of registration. You will get instructions on how to pay the WFR Instructor directly for the remaining $550. You can select which ticket is appropriate to you. Please see the F&Q section below for our cancellation policy.
From $300.00 to $400.00
$300.00
$400.00
Reduced Early Bird
Sale ends
Apr 01, 2:30 PM EDT
We are only collecting the in-person aspect of the payment from participants at the time of registration. You will get instructions on how to pay the WFR Instructor directly for the remaining $550. You can select which ticket is appropriate to you. Please see the F&Q section below for our cancellation policy.
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
Reduced Ticket
Sale ends
Apr 01, 2:30 PM EDT
We are only collecting the in-person aspect of the payment from participants at the time of registration. You will get instructions on how to pay the WFR Instructor directly for the remaining $550. You can select which ticket is appropriate to you. Please see the F&Q section below for our cancellation policy.
$200.00
+$5.00 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
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