WILDERNESS GUIDE LEVEL 1
The Wilderness Guide Level 1 is an extensive and well-rounded training experience that goes beyond just acquiring outdoor survival skills. Throughout this 4 to 6-week course, you will gain technical expertise in leadership, outdoor survival, wildlife awareness, first aid in remote areas and navigation techniques by immersing in a range of ecozones, providing you with authentic, real-life situations that will truly test and enhance your capabilities.
The course has a core training of 3 consecutive weeks, and four elective modules to choose from based in different key study areas (Cold environments, Arid environments, Jungle environments, and Wildlife & Positive Guiding) followed by a practical period.
Besides preparing and training on your hard skills, a positive learning curve and developing your soft skills as a natural leader are key, becoming aware of and conscious about your personal limits and growth. An open mind, open will, open heart together with a reasonable physical shape are fundamental requisites to be able to join our training.
As part of our values, EWES enables regeneration through authentic connection with life and the world that surrounds us, including environment, wildlife and communities.
You will also become part of our growing international network, the EWES Forest. This network offers opportunities for both professional and personal growth, fostering connections with like-minded individuals who share your passion for nature and wilderness adventures. Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey with us and become a wilderness guide?
NEXT COURSE DATES
The first 3 modules are to be taken in consecutive dates only.
SPRING
April 15 - May 5, 2024
AUTUMN
Sept 23 - Oct 13, 2024
WILDERNESS ADVANCED FIRST AID
6 days – 66,5 hours
Alta Garrotxa, Spain
2nd Week
- Stabilisation, treatment and evacuation guidelines.
- Accident scene management.
- Basic life support systems.
- First aid related to environmental threats.
- Musculoskeletal threas.
- Evacuation procedures.
- Wilderness medicine & medical kits.
THEORY
6 days – 57 hours
Alta Garrotxa, Spain
1st Week
- Natural leadership.
- Risk management.
- Equipment.
- Nutrition.
- Wilderness ecology and nature conservation.
- Business development.
- Navigation.
- Expedition planning.
WILDERNESS GUIDE & SURVIVAL INTRODUCTION
7 days – 81,5 hours
Andorra, Spain
3rd Week
- Mountain navigation.
- Shelter building.
- Axe and knife handling.
- Firemaking.
- Wildlife observation.
- Group dynamics.
- Personal development.
- Natural leadership.
LEVEL 1: ELECTIVE MODULE
7 days – 84 hours
Environment specific to be chosen from below
1
COLD ENVIRONMENTS
France or Sweden
2
3
WILDER NATURE
Tarcu Mountains, Romania
4
JUNGLE ENVIRONMENTS
Surama, Guyana
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
01
02
Be aware of and conscious about your personal limits and growth
Possess a positive attitude at all times
03
Be able to transmit sustainable practices to minimize environmental impacts
04
Function as a key figure and communicator in social and culturally sensitive situations
05
Possess a profound understanding of participant’s behavior and apply leadership techniques in order to manage group dynamics
06
Be able to plan, evaluate risks and execute multi-day activities in wilderness areas
07
Possess survival and other outdoor skills relevant to specific environments
08
Be able to develop and execute business cases relevant to the work field
INCLUDES
Personal interview and evaluation
8 hrs online introduction
Module 1, 2, 3
Safety protocols and insurance
At distance guidance by EWES Experts
Course manual
Practical period guidance and evaluation
Official EWES certifications
DOES NOT INCLUDE
Travel expenses to the modules
Lodging during the course (aprox. 10€/night)
Food during the course
Personal equipment
Specific accident insurance
Personal costs
Elective module
OPTIONAL
Rent specific course equipment
Additional elective modules can be taken at an extra cost
