WILDERNESS GUIDE TRAINING
The Wilderness Guide Training program is an extensive and well-rounded training experience that goes beyond just acquiring outdoor survival skills. Throughout this 5 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 three elective modules to choose from based in different key study areas (Cold environments, Arid environments and Wildlife & Positive Guiding in Temperate forests) 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.
AUTUMN Edition 25
Sept 22nd - Oct 12th, 2025
SPRING Edition 26
April 12th - May 3rd, 2026
WILDERNESS ADVANCED FIRST AID
5 days – 55 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
7 days – 67 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 – 82 hours
Andorra, Spain
3rd Week
- Mountain navigation.
- Shelter building.
- Axe and knife handling.
- Firemaking.
- Wildlife observation.
- Group dynamics.
- Personal development.
- Natural leadership.
ELECTIVE MODULES
7+7 days – 164 hours
2 Elective Modules are mandatory to complete the WG training program
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COLD ENVIRONMENTS
Flatruet, Funäsdalen, Sweden
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3
WILDER NATURE
Tarcu Mountains, Romania
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that the locations mentioned for the training may vary due to weather conditions, local regulations and permits, or unforeseen external factors. We will always strive to provide the best experience possible, ensuring safety and quality throughout the training.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Explore out-of-the (personal) comfort zone in order to enhance personal growth.
Explore out-of-the (personal) comfort zone in order to enhance personal growth.
Maintain a positive and constructive attitude at all times
Function as a key figure and communicator in socially and culturally sensitive situations.
Profound understanding of group processes and application of leadership techniques.
Apply the Leave no Trace principle and transmission of sustainable practices.
Create a Go Prepared Protocol for multi-day activities in wilderness areas.
Navigation, survival, hiking, camping, guiding and other outdoor skills relevant to specific eco regions according to selected module.
Skills and knowledge building necessary to deliver meaningful experiences and develop and execute business cases relevant to the work field.
Interpretative guiding, rewilding practices, ecology and nature protection.
Lodging area at the base camp (Sadernes)
INCLUDES
Personal interview and evaluation
5 Online Sessions (12 hrs)
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
Food during the course
Personal equipment
Personal costs
Specific accident insurance
Elective modules
OPTIONAL
Rent specific course equipment
Additional elective modules can be taken at an extra cost
Legal permits and liability insurance
