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|AMC Mohican Outdoor Center
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Course – Sep 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
Aug 30, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT – Sep 01, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
AMC Mohican Outdoor Center, 50 Camp Mohican Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825, USA
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.
The Wilderness First Responder course will be taught by a certified third-party instructor contracted by Lech-Lecha. Lech-Lecha staff will provide overall program coordination, participant support, and logistical oversight throughout the course.
We will invite participants to assist with routine camp tasks such as meal preparation and campsite setup as part of the communal nature of the program.
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 hosting the course at the AMC Mohican Center. It's a gorgeous property with a swimmable lake, indoor and outdoor areas, and beautiful forests. It is about 1.5 hours from NYC.
We will be camping on the property.
Schedule
The immersive in-person course will take place Aug 30 - Sep. 1, 2026 (Sunday–Tuesday).
You will have to complete a 15 hour online course before the beginning of the in-person course.
Sunday – full training day beginning at 9am
Monday – full training day
Tuesday – half day ending at 12pm
Participants must also complete one additional day of online coursework after the completion of the in-person course required for certification.
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)
In person cost: $250
This covers food, lodging, gear, and logistical costs.
All prices above reflect the early-bird discount. Afterwards, 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
Jul 15, 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.
$250.00
Lech-Lecha WFR Ticket
Sale ends
Aug 16, 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.
$300.00
Deposit
Sale ends
Jul 15, 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.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
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