
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course
Hands on wilderness first aid training focused on backcountry injury response, patient assessment, splinting, wound care, and improvised transports during realistic field scenarios led by experienced outdoor instructors.
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Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.

Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.
Guided slackpacking on the Appalachian Trail, day-hike format with support so participants carry light daypacks while guides manage gear, focusing on ridgeline views and hardwood forest trails.

A guided Pisgah Forest trek to scenic waterfalls with trail storytelling and local natural history along the way. Expect a moderate-pace hike on rugged mountain paths with time for photos and creekside breaks.

A guided Pisgah Forest trek to scenic waterfalls with trail storytelling and local natural history along the way. Expect a moderate-pace hike on rugged mountain paths with time for photos and creekside breaks.
A guided Pisgah Forest trek to scenic waterfalls with trail storytelling and local natural history along the way. Expect a moderate-pace hike on rugged mountain paths with time for photos and creekside breaks.

Hands-on outdoor foraging field class focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants, seasonal mushrooms, and safe harvest practices. Learn local ecology and practical tips for sourcing wild foods responsibly in the Asheville area.

Hands-on outdoor foraging field class focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants, seasonal mushrooms, and safe harvest practices. Learn local ecology and practical tips for sourcing wild foods responsibly in the Asheville area.
Hands-on outdoor foraging field class focused on identifying edible Appalachian plants, seasonal mushrooms, and safe harvest practices. Learn local ecology and practical tips for sourcing wild foods responsibly in the Asheville area.
Practical first aid training focused on recognizing life threatening bleeding and using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets under stress. Leave with confidence to respond quickly in real world emergencies.
Practical first aid training focused on recognizing life threatening bleeding and using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets under stress. Leave with confidence to respond quickly in real world emergencies.
Practical first aid training focused on recognizing life threatening bleeding and using direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets under stress. Leave with confidence to respond quickly in real world emergencies.

Hands-on Stop the Bleed training focused on recognizing life-threatening hemorrhage and taking fast action with direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet use. Practical emergency preparedness skills in a community workshop setting.

Hands-on Stop the Bleed training focused on recognizing life-threatening hemorrhage and taking fast action with direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet use. Practical emergency preparedness skills in a community workshop setting.
Hands-on Stop the Bleed training focused on recognizing life-threatening hemorrhage and taking fast action with direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquet use. Practical emergency preparedness skills in a community workshop setting.
A guided Blue Ridge Mountain hike culminating in a mountaintop yoga session designed to unplug and unwind in expansive scenic views. Slow-paced outdoor wellness experience focused on breath, grounding, and reconnecting with nature.
A guided Blue Ridge Mountain hike culminating in a mountaintop yoga session designed to unplug and unwind in expansive scenic views. Slow-paced outdoor wellness experience focused on breath, grounding, and reconnecting with nature.
A guided Blue Ridge Mountain hike culminating in a mountaintop yoga session designed to unplug and unwind in expansive scenic views. Slow-paced outdoor wellness experience focused on breath, grounding, and reconnecting with nature.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Gentle guided walks through mixed hardwood and evergreen canopy, emphasizing slow sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and nature-based stress relief suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.
Hands-on mushroom identification focused on Blue Ridge Mountains fungi during autumn leaf season. Certified wild foragers teach key field marks, lookalikes, and safe spotting techniques in a gardening shop setting.

Intermediate geology class exploring Blue Ridge natural hazards like earthquakes, mass movements, and floods. Held outdoors on a campus-style event lawn with a lecture-style learning vibe for continuing students.

Intermediate geology class exploring Blue Ridge natural hazards like earthquakes, mass movements, and floods. Held outdoors on a campus-style event lawn with a lecture-style learning vibe for continuing students.
Intermediate geology class exploring Blue Ridge natural hazards like earthquakes, mass movements, and floods. Held outdoors on a campus-style event lawn with a lecture-style learning vibe for continuing students.

Hands-on backyard herbalism session focused on identifying common medicinal plants and learning safe, practical uses. Expect an outdoor, garden-style learning vibe with seasonal summer herbs, simple preparations, and take-home tips for everyday wellness.

Hands-on backyard herbalism session focused on identifying common medicinal plants and learning safe, practical uses. Expect an outdoor, garden-style learning vibe with seasonal summer herbs, simple preparations, and take-home tips for everyday wellness.
Hands-on backyard herbalism session focused on identifying common medicinal plants and learning safe, practical uses. Expect an outdoor, garden-style learning vibe with seasonal summer herbs, simple preparations, and take-home tips for everyday wellness.

A nature-based yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall near Old Fort, blending mindful movement with outdoor relaxation and simple self care. Expect a calming, recharging midday escape in a scenic river corridor.

A nature-based yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall near Old Fort, blending mindful movement with outdoor relaxation and simple self care. Expect a calming, recharging midday escape in a scenic river corridor.
A nature-based yoga micro retreat set beside a refreshing waterfall near Old Fort, blending mindful movement with outdoor relaxation and simple self care. Expect a calming, recharging midday escape in a scenic river corridor.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.

Outdoor yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with panoramic ridge views and fresh mountain air. A midday session blending movement and breathwork in a trail setting, ideal for all levels seeking a nature reset.

Outdoor yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with panoramic ridge views and fresh mountain air. A midday session blending movement and breathwork in a trail setting, ideal for all levels seeking a nature reset.
Outdoor yoga practice on Bearwallow Mountain with panoramic ridge views and fresh mountain air. A midday session blending movement and breathwork in a trail setting, ideal for all levels seeking a nature reset.

A mountaintop yoga micro retreat blending vinyasa flow with grounding breathwork and quiet nature immersion along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Expect panoramic views, cool morning air, and a slow reset focused on energy, balance, and calm.

A mountaintop yoga micro retreat blending vinyasa flow with grounding breathwork and quiet nature immersion along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Expect panoramic views, cool morning air, and a slow reset focused on energy, balance, and calm.
A mountaintop yoga micro retreat blending vinyasa flow with grounding breathwork and quiet nature immersion along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Expect panoramic views, cool morning air, and a slow reset focused on energy, balance, and calm.
An afternoon on a mountain flower farm creating a fresh-cut arrangement straight from the fields. Expect outdoor time among seasonal blooms with a hands-on, nature-forward workshop vibe.
An afternoon on a mountain flower farm creating a fresh-cut arrangement straight from the fields. Expect outdoor time among seasonal blooms with a hands-on, nature-forward workshop vibe.
An afternoon on a mountain flower farm creating a fresh-cut arrangement straight from the fields. Expect outdoor time among seasonal blooms with a hands-on, nature-forward workshop vibe.

A half-day micro retreat blending a scenic waterfall hike with an all-levels yoga flow in the forests around Zirconia. Expect fresh mountain air, grounding movement, and quiet nature immersion for deep reset and renewal.

A half-day micro retreat blending a scenic waterfall hike with an all-levels yoga flow in the forests around Zirconia. Expect fresh mountain air, grounding movement, and quiet nature immersion for deep reset and renewal.
A half-day micro retreat blending a scenic waterfall hike with an all-levels yoga flow in the forests around Zirconia. Expect fresh mountain air, grounding movement, and quiet nature immersion for deep reset and renewal.

Sunset mountaintop flow blends yoga, breathwork, and vortex-style meditation with panoramic Blue Ridge Parkway views. A short micro retreat designed for grounding, nervous-system reset, and quiet post-practice reflection outdoors.

Sunset mountaintop flow blends yoga, breathwork, and vortex-style meditation with panoramic Blue Ridge Parkway views. A short micro retreat designed for grounding, nervous-system reset, and quiet post-practice reflection outdoors.
Sunset mountaintop flow blends yoga, breathwork, and vortex-style meditation with panoramic Blue Ridge Parkway views. A short micro retreat designed for grounding, nervous-system reset, and quiet post-practice reflection outdoors.

A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew pace and time for photos at the waterfall overlook. Expect trail walking, fresh mountain air, and casual conversation along the route.

A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew pace and time for photos at the waterfall overlook. Expect trail walking, fresh mountain air, and casual conversation along the route.
A midday group trek to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew pace and time for photos at the waterfall overlook. Expect trail walking, fresh mountain air, and casual conversation along the route.