Winter Medicine Course

Join our expert team of Wilderness Medics at Joe Dodge Lodge in Pinkham Notch for five days of wilderness medical training and adventure. Famed for its hiking, climbing, snowshoeing, and skiing on the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, Pinkham Notch provides the perfect winter wilderness for an action-packed and highly practical winter medicine course.

We’ll meet between 12:00-13:00 on the first day and settle into an afternoon discussing equipment, medical kits, clothing, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). After a short break, we’ll explore field craft and explore how medicine interacts with these essential skills before finishing with common conditions in cold environments.

We will build on your knowledge on day two, exploring hypothermia and cold injuries. We will then move outside, switching to practical workshops covering trauma and medical emergencies in the cold. At the end of the day, you will test your newfound knowledge in a simulated casualty scenario.

Days three and four will be spent mostly outside expanding your skillset by blending medicine, search, rescue and technical skills. Long days in the snow will allow you to hone your field skills and build confidence in your ability to manage emergency medical situations in austere settings.

The final day will focus on an extended simulation and testing of your skills. After a short briefing, you will work with your team to rescue and treat a casualty. Our expert faculty will be on hand to ensure you gain the most benefit from the experience. They will lead you through a comprehensive final debrief, ensuring you can reflect on the experience and continue to excel as a wilderness medic.