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June 2021

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Costa Rica

June 16 - June 22

Course Location: Enjoy the best of Costa Rica, including an iconic volcano and the gorgeous southern Pacific coast, while learning…

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July 2021

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Jackson, WY

July 9 - July 11

$450 – $695 13 tickets left

The majestic Teton mountain range looms above Teton National Park and the town of Jackson. Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes and extraordinary wildlife.

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Lake Winnipesaukee, NH

July 14, 4:00 pm - July 17, 12:00 pm

Join us for an adventure filled vacation on Six Mile Island in the heart of Lake Winnipesaukee and earn your…

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Slade, KY

July 19, 9:00 am - July 22, 5:00 pm

Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 2135 Natural Bridge Road
Slade,Kentucky40376United States

Join RedStar Medical in the Red River Gorge, KY, for an AWLS course providing limitless outdoor recreation!

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September 2021

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Greenville, SC

September 10, 8:00 am - September 12, 5:00 pm

$450 – $695 12 tickets left

This 3-day course balances didactic lectures with hands-on instruction to most effectively train students in managing medical situations in austere…

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Adirondack Park, NY

September 12 - September 15

The Adirondacks in NY are the perfect backdrop for a fall Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course. With over 500 acres of secluded and private forest including a large lake for canoeing and fire pit to discuss our days achievement, the setting cannot be beat.

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Bend, OR

September 18, 8:30 am - September 19, 6:00 pm

Bend, OR is located along the Deschutes River on the east end of the Cascades, home to Mt. Bachelor and the famous Smith Rock State Park. These two features alone provide ample opportunity from adventures ranging from high alpine climbing, backcountry skiing, hiking, sport climbing, and a wide array of water sports.

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Cleveland, OH

September 24, 8:00 am - September 26, 5:00 pm

$450 – $695 19 tickets left

Cuyahoga Valley National Park lies along the Cuyahoga River between the Ohio cities of Cleveland and Akron. The Ohio and Erie…

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Syracuse, NY

September 25, 8:00 am - September 27, 5:00 pm

This three to four day course is an intensive, hands-on primer taught by CU School of Medicine faculty. AWLS® is…

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Reykjavik, Iceland: HYBRID

September 25, 8:00 am - September 26, 6:00 pm

$550 – $795 18 tickets left

Join us in Reykjavik for an exciting weekend of Advanced Wilderness Life Support! This course is for medical professionals looking…

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Highland Center Lodge, NH

September 29, 8:00 am - October 2, 5:00 pm

$750 – $1150 20 tickets left

Join us in beautiful Crawford Notch, NH for an educational and relaxing long weekend of AWLS! This all-inclusive retreat will…

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October 2021

Banff

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Banff, Alberta, Canada

October 1 - October 3

$450 – $695 14 tickets left

Join us in beautiful Banff, Canada, for an AWLS course with endless opportunities for outdoor recreation!

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