Respond With Confidence.
Professional Wilderness Medicine & Emergency Response training based in the Southern Black Hills
Explore Our Wilderness Medicine Courses
2-day course – Perfect for individuals who want the confidence to handle common backcountry emergencies when help could be a few hours away.
$325
5-day course – Perfect for individuals who want the industry gold standard for long-term patient care and evacuation decision-making.
$825
2-day course – Perfect for current WFRs looking to refresh their skills, stay current on the latest evidence-based protocols, and maintain their professional standing.
$325
3-week intensive – Perfect for aspiring medical professionals and search-and-rescue members who want to bridge the gap between urban EMS and the most demanding austere environments.
$2250
5-day course – Perfect for currently licensed medical professionals (EMTs, Paramedics, and Nurses) who want to adapt their clinical skills to the challenges of remote locations and limited resources.
$850
3-hour course – Perfect for workplace compliance, organizations, and groups who want to master life-saving basics like AED use and chest compressions for everyday emergencies.
$40/person - Minimum of 6 people per course
Why Don’t Panic?
Expert Instruction.
Taught by Sam Smolnisky, a Paramedic and SAR Director with real-world experience.
We provide gold-standard certifications through Desert Mountain Medicine (DMM) and the NREMT.
Hands-On Mastery.
No "death by PowerPoint." We use realistic, high-fidelity scenarios in the environments where you actually work and play.
Certified for Anywhere.
An austere environment mindset means mastering decision-making with limited resources. This way, you develop adaptability that applies to any situation—from the remote backcountry to the front lines of emergency medicine.
