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Backcountry Training

Learn the skills to save a life.

Experience:
Professional Instructors
Challenging curriculum
Hands-on training
Lifetime skills

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Adventure Travel

Take the trip of your lifetime.

Experience:
Professional Guides
Gourmet food
Amazing locations
Unforgettable landscapes

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$310 USD

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Wilderness First Aid

Upcoming dates:‍ ‍Our Highly-acclaimed Wilderness First Aid courses open to the public!

  • April 21-22, 2026 *Held at San Joaquin Experimental Range, Madera County. Hotel or Airbnb can be found in Oakhurst [15 miles away] Camping options:BLM-managed San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) with developed sites and dispersed BLM camping nearby, plus options in the Sierra National Forest like Jackass Meadow Campground (check status) or Dos Reis Regional Park in the valley for RVs/tents.

  • May 19-20, 2026 *Held in Carlsbad, CA

  • May 26-27, 2026 *Held at Sequoia National Park at Beetle Rock. Camping available in Sequoia National Park. Lodging available in Three Rivers, CA.

  • June 3-4, 2026 *Held in Lakeshore, CA 

  • June 8-9, 2026 *Held in Carpinteria, CA 

  • June 10-11, 2026 *Held in Sequoia National Park. Lodging available in Three Rivers, CA. 

Meals and acommodations are not provided. For participants wanting to add CPR, you will be presented this option during checkout. 

Challenge Level:♦♢♢♢♢


Wilderness First Responder Open Courses

Wilderness First Responder

Upcoming dates:

Meals and acommodations are not provided. For participants wanting to add CPR, you will be presented this option during checkout.

Challenge Level:♦♦♦♢♢

$910 USD

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Yosemite High Alpine Loop 5-Day

Wilderness First Responder Recertification

Please contact us to confirm prior to booking that your agency is one we can re-certify.

Upcoming dates:

Meals and acommodations are not provided. For participants wanting to add CPR, you will be presented this option during checkout.

Challenge Level:♦♦♦♢♢

$350 USD

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Featured Courses

$70 USD

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Heartsaver CPR/AED

This course teaches students the critical skills needed to manage emergencies until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives.

$310 USD

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Wilderness First Aid

Basic backcountry first aid. This course is your entry level training for the wilderness environment.

$910 USD

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Wilderness First Responder

Advanced backcountry first aid. Outdoor Professional? Serious backcountry traveler? This is the course for you. 

Build your team with ROPES course training

Experience the ultimate bonding adventure in beautiful Ojai, CA. This ROPES course will empower you and your team to think outside the box, problem-solve in real-time, and reach new heights.

• Professional facilitation
• Incredible challenges
• Trust building
• Enhance teamwork
• Year-round availability

Testimonials

Testimonials

"Our Park Rangers have been taking the Wilderness First Aid course with 4Points for the past 6-7 years and we love the class! The instructor is awesome and very thorough while making it a fun with lots of real-life scenarios."

Mangrove M.

"Not only do they guide on trips, but found out they also teach wilderness medicine so I felt really safe on our trip. I was nervous to go but it ended up being amazing!"

Anna S.

"Whether it's just information and training you need or you're looking for a full-blown adventure, 4Points is the place to go! Matt is so knowledgeable and easy to work with."

Chandra F.

"Totally awesome guide service, booked us a phenomenal Alaska adventure tour with 9 days of nonstop activities. 11/10 would book with these guys again!"

Grant F.

"We've used Matt and 4Points for years to train our staff in WFA. It's been an incredible boost to our program. Matt is professional, experienced, and creative, and his friendly demeanor allows him to connect with all different kinds of learners."

Paul D.

"I’ve done 4Points’ Wilderness First Aid and CPR training several times over the years. The trainings are so well-organized, up-to-date, filled with facts (and humor) and always use a maximum of experiential learning through scenarios and follow-through discussions. Matt May is a true teacher and guide."

Jim B.

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