NOLS Wilderness First Responder (3171)

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Contact the Landmark office:  main@landmarklearning.org or 828-293-5384 x100

Course Overview: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

SCHEDULE:

• The online modules will open on November 24. Expect to spend 10-15 hours each week on the online portion of your NOLS HWFR and ensure you finish assignments prior to the start of the in-person skills portion.

• Arrive by 7:45 AM on December 15, for the in-person skills portion.

• The skills portion runs 8AM-6PM daily with one evening session held on Day 3.

LOCATION: University of Georgia – Athens, 2600 South Milledge Ave

TUITION: $915

MEALS:  Meals are not included. Athens, GA, has many restaurant options.

LODGING:

Campgrounds 

• Pine Lake RV campground Pine Lake Campground (pinelakervcamp.com)
• Watson Mill Bridge State Park Watson Mill Bridge State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division (gastateparks.org)
• Commerce, Athens KOA Commerce, Georgia Campground | Commerce / Athens KOA Journey
• Fort Yargo State Park Fort Yargo State Park | Department Of Natural Resources Division (gastateparks.org)

Hotels 

• UGA Georgia Center Hotel University of Georgia Hotel in Athens Georgia | Hotel & Conference Center in Athens, GA (uga.edu)
• SpringHill Suites Athens West All-Suites Hotel in Athens, GA | SpringHill Suites (marriott.com)

• Holiday Inn Express Athens Hotels in Downtown Athens, GA | Holiday Inn Express Athens-University Area (ihg.com)

Or Check out the Dyrt,or Hipcamp!