To help people prevent medical problems yet cope with those that occur.
Making Backcountry Medical Care Accessable
Wilderness medicine is the art and science of providing critical medical care in remote locations—where ambulances can’t reach and patients may face long transports—relying on skill, improvisation, and resourcefulness.
Since 1967
About Wilderness Medicine Outfiters
We believe WMO sets the standard for wilderness medicine training. Since 1967, WMO has combined decades of experience with a focus on personalized, hands-on instruction, ensuring each participant receives the guidance they need to succeed. Our programs offer state, national, and professional certifications, providing credentials that are recognized and respected across the outdoor and medical communities.
Classes
Since 1994, WMO has been an active contributor to wilderness medicine standards-setting organizations. Two of the most respected groups in the field—the Wilderness Medical Educators Coalition and the Professional Outdoor Medical Educators—have helped shape the very standards that WMO courses uphold. Our classes reflect these nationally recognized guidelines, ensuring that every participant receives training rooted in proven, peer-reviewed practices and trusted by professionals across the outdoor and medical communities.
Resources
You’ll not only receive exceptional, hands-on training and expert instruction but also gain exclusive access to the very same high-quality products used throughout your courses—available to you at an affordable price. Many of these supplies are sourced directly from the original manufacturers, ensuring authenticity, reliability, and performance you can trust. These products are not only used in training but are also relied upon in real-world medical emergencies nationwide.
Expert Witness
Carl Weil’s extensive hands-on experience in outdoor recreation—including rock climbing, firearms, archery, and horsemanship—enhances his effectiveness when reviewing cases, giving depositions, and providing courtroom testimony.
As a risk manager, he has evaluated approximately 3,000 outdoor businesses across the United States, Canada, and abroad.
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Empowering You with Skills, Guidance, and Professional Certification
WMO has been a trusted leader in wilderness medicine education since 1967, providing decades of experience and expertise. Our programs emphasize positive, personalized attention, ensuring that each participant receives hands-on guidance tailored to their learning style and experience level. WMO offers a comprehensive range of certifications—state, national, and professional—giving students credentials recognized and respected across the outdoor, medical, and emergency response communities. By combining expert instruction, individualized support, and industry-recognized certifications, WMO prepares participants not just to learn, but to confidently apply their skills in real-world wilderness and emergency situations.