The Provider of Training and Certification Courses in Vermont
* Wilderness Medicine
* Avalanche Education
* Rock & Ice Climbing
* Mountaineering
* International Trekking
Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides, LLC
275 Mountain Road * East Burke, Vermont 05832
kamountainguides@gmail.com * (802) 274-4112
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~ Northeast Kingdom Wilderness Medicine ~
2025 Wilderness Medicine Certification Courses
We are proud to serve as the instructional provider of Wilderness Medicine courses in Northern Vermont, across a variety of levels to meet your needs. Enrollment is limited to 16 students.
Wilderness First Aid Certification - $225 per person - tuition only
The two-day SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification course is the most popular creating a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Initially offered in 1975, this course was the first of its kind in the United States, and it is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based. This is a great course for mountain bikers, hikers, climbers, backpackers, backcountry skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts who venture out for day and weekend trips.
March 8-9
Advanced Wilderness First Aid - $425 per person - tuition only
This four-day SOLO course provides the same curriculum as the SOLO WFA course on the first two days with more advanced topics and skills provided during days 3 & 4. This course is a great alternative to 8-day Wilderness First Responder courses.
Course Dates - TBD
Wilderness First Responder Recertification - $225 per person
Wilderness Medical Associates; Wilderness Medicine Institute; University of Vermont; Aerie Backcountry Medicine; Wilderness Medicine Outfitters; Wilderness Medicine Training Center; and Remote Medical International certifications are recognized by SOLO for WFR recertification.
Course Dates - TBD
Wilderness First Responder. $675 per person - tuition only
This 8-day course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers.
Course Dates - TBD
To officially register for a course, go to the STORE page and select the course date and submit the course fee. Please email or call with any questions and to receive course details.
AVALANCHE COURSES 2025
For the 2025 winter season, John Kascenska will be returning for the 12th consecutive year to teach AIARE 1 three-day Avalanche Courses at International Mountain Climbing School (IMCS). Course enrollments are limited to 6 students. All courses provide the use of avalanche equipment (beacon, probe, and shovel).
AIARE 1 three-day course. $625 per person
December 21-23
December 28-30
January 31-February 2
Avalanche Rescue Course. $200 per person
Contact us to schedule a course date
The one-day rescue course is a stand-alone course that is designed for new and experienced recreational backcountry travelers, as well as aspiring avalanche professionals. New participants will learn the basics of companion rescue, while more experienced participants will have an opportunity to improve their current skill set, as well as learn about advanced topics through realistic scenario practice.
~ Basic First Aid & CPR Certificate Courses ~
One-Day First Aid & CPR $125.00 per person
Start the outdoor season right with a first aid course. This 8-hour training is designed to provide participants with the basic skills to more safely assess and provide first aid treatment of common outdoor injuries until EMS arrives. This a perfect course for hikers, mountain bikers, road cyclists, and other day outdoor travelers who are recreating in places where ambulance response is readily available. Students earn a certificate of completion.
Two-day: Wilderness First Aid & CPR Course $225 per person
This is a more advanced first-aid level course that provides more in-depth instruction for recreationists who may find themselves further off the beaten track. Additional course topics are covered along with in-depth scenarios. Please contact us to
schedule a course date. Students earn a certificate of completion.
