First Aid and American Heart Association (AHA), and a four hour CPR component is offered in addition to the 16 hour course. To stay current with WFA and CPR, you must repeat this course every two years. The WFA course can be taken as a WFR recertification course. You must pass a written exam and provide proof of current WFR. WFR recertification is valid for three years.
Introduction to Long Range Precision Rifle Shooting
Shepard Humphries
Saturday, April 22
9am-3pm
$115
Long range precision rifle shooting is a fast growing sport, and Jackson Hole is home to one of the leaders. Join us for both classroom and range time as PRS
Competitor Shepard Humphries introduces the basics of long range
shooting. Topics touched upon will
include ballistics, rifle & optics selection, shooting technique and much more.
Wilderness First Responder and BLS CPR
Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Monday-Friday, May 15-26
(weekend off)
9am - 6pm Daily
$725 per person
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the SOLO course that is recognized as the industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers. This 72-hour course is perfect for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry trips or expedition. The curriculum covers standards of care for urban situations with additional protocols for remote situations. Special topics include, but are not limited to: CPR considerations (when not to start and when to stop), wilderness wound and burn management, clearing patients of spine and head trauma, athletic injuries, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long-term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, common simple medical problems, plus advice on drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making. Certifications upon completion include: Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) Wilderness First Responder and American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR.
Bike Maintenance
Steve Dwyer
Tuesday, June 6 5:30-7:30pm
$45
This hands on class will show you the necessary pre-ride mandatory check items for purposes of safety and increased performance of your bicycle. Terminology of the parts of a bicycle will be discussed and basic maintenance taught using provided parts and tools. Discussion of the essential tools for every ride – on and off road. Flat tire and chain repair will be emphasized. No need to bring your bike, all tools and supplies provided.
(MAXIMUM 4 STUDENTS)