Crested Butte Outdoors offers, by far, the best medical training for the backcountry traveler.  The principles-oriented approach, combined with a curriculum refined by years of practical experience and expertise, has proven exceptionally effective at all levels of training. Once you’ve taken one of our courses, you will never forget what to do because you will understand what needs to be done. Courses are certified by Wilderness Medical Associates.

Crested Butte Outdoors is located in the  beautiful mountain town of Whitefish, Montana. This ski town is nestled against Big Mountain and near the entrance to Glacier National Park. Whitefish is surrounded by endless amounts of water including the three forks of the Flathead River and Whitefish and Flathead Lakes. It's a place where grizzly bears and wolves roam freely. It is a perfect location for students or organizations to enroll in a wilderness medicine course and explore the last best place. Whitefish is minutes away from Glacier International Airport and is serviced by the Amtrak train.

Our teaching staff headed by Susan Purvis offers a depth of experience in medicine, outdoor education, and wilderness travel that is hard to match. Read about Susan Purvis and Crested Butte Outdoors in the news. 

Course Schedule  Please check our course schedule and select the best course to develop your emergency outdoor skills.