OUTDOOR
FIRST AID
When help is hours away, your knowledge counts.
Outdoor
first aid course
Do you know what to do when it really matters?
- Date: 19-20 September 2026
- Location: Bavarian Alps, near Munich
- Duration: 2 Days
- Language: English
- Price: 190,00 Euro / person
In remote areas and under challenging weather conditions—storms, fog, or snow—rescue teams can sometimes take hours to reach the accident site. That’s why knowing how to act immediately is essential. An outdoor first aid course equips you with the skills to respond effectively, stabilize the injured person, and provide care until professional help arrives.
This outdoor first aid course combines practical first aid techniques with strategies for managing emergencies in the field. You will learn how to recognize critical situations, make quick decisions, and handle accidents in mountain and wilderness environments.
During the first-aid course, you will discover hands-on methods for dealing with emergencies while participating in outdoor activities. Everyone can contribute—whether it’s calling the emergency number, keeping the injured person calm, or offering reassurance. Even small actions can make a real difference.
What to Expect on the course
Injury Assessment
Gain skills in assessing injuries and deciding on the best response.
RisK Management
Understand how to manage shock, hypothermia, and heat-related illnesses.
Improvised Tools
Practice improvising splints and stretchers using available materials.
Emergency Confidence
Build confidence in responding effectively to outdoor emergencies.
Injury Care
Learn how to treat cuts, sprains, and fractures in outdoor settings.
Evacuation Planning
Gain skills in assessing injuries and planning evacuation if needed.
The outdoor first aid course in Munich, combines traditional first aid knowledge with content prepared for outdoor scenarios. In the wilderness, standard medical supplies may not be available, so improvisation, practical skills, and confidence are key. By the end of this outdoor first aid course, you will be prepared to act decisively, ensuring the safety of yourself and others when it matters most.
THE Outdoor first aid course in Munich, INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
- Trip planning, accident prevention and risk minimization in alpine areas
- Recommended actions in case accidents
- Ensuring self-protection and managing groups in emergency situations
- Making emergency calls and distress signals
- Dealing with weather-related challenges
- Body check / assessment
- Recognizing heart attacks, strokes and first aid measures
- Recovery Position
- Treating fractures, wounds and eye injuries
- Methods of transporting injured persons over rough terrain
- Handling people who have diabetes, asthma, and allergies
- Understand how to manage hypothermia, frostbite, and heat-related illnesses.
- Training with the rescue blanket and bivouac sack
- Training with extended first aid equipment, such as SAM Splints
- Outdoor emergency kit essentials
Participants' Reviews
all opinions matter
Our snowy hike with Cosmin was an absolute joy. He's not only a funny and friendly person, but also an experienced hiker, with whom I felt super safe with. I can nothing but recommend him as a guide!
Johanna Schmitt
Germany
Cosmin takes care of every member in the group, never leaving anyone behind. Apart from the great organizational and technical skills, Cosmin knows how to create an enjoyable and easy-going atmosphere which is one of the best parts
Dushica Milosavljevikj
North Macedonia
If you’re looking for a mountain guide who is not only skilled and experienced but also someone you’d genuinely enjoy spending time with – look no further. I can’t recommend him enough.
Amit Mishra
India
I felt completely safe throughout, thanks to his calm, confident approach and strong organizational skills. The group atmosphere was always relaxed and friendly — Cosmin has a real talent for bringing everyone together.
Katia Krug
Russia
Limited availability
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Enjoy peace of mind knowing you can protect yourself and others.
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Learn practical, life-saving first aid skills for real situations.
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Gain confidence to act calmly in outdoor emergencies.
About your guide: Cosmin Mihoreanu - certified UIMLA Bergwanderführer (Mountain Leader)
Welcome,
Many people love the mountains, but they often think: “What if someone falls? What if they get seriously injured? What if I get hurt?” Whether you’re cautious about putting your loved ones at risk or simply want to deepen your knowledge of the mountains, this outdoor first aid course held in Munich, is for you.
After leading more than 100 hikes, summting very challenging mountains such as the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, and going on expeditions on some of the highest peaks in the world — Elbrus, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Carstensz Pyramid, and many more — and as a certified German UIMLA Bergwanderführer (Mountain Leader), I offer an outdoor first aid course that gives you a complete understanding of the risks that can occur during a hike and practical solutions to overcome them.
As a communication trainer, I have a strong focus on clarity, simplicity, and practical application. My goal is not just to present concepts, but to make “outdoor first-aid” easy to understand, easy to apply, and easy to remember.
As a systemic coach, I observe patterns and dynamics very quickly. I pay close attention to what is said — and also to what is not said. This allows me to identify the real need behind a situation quickly.
As a manager, I coordinate and lead teams of up to 15 people, ensuring clear communication, structured processes, and effective decision-making — especially in demanding situations.
My goal is simple: that you leave this course feeling confident, prepared, and capable of acting calmly and effectively when it truly matters.
Stay safe in the mountains – see you in the course.
Cosmin
Frequently Asked Questions
You will find answers regarding the Outdoor First-aid Course. Please feel free to contact me if you don’t get your question answered below.
This Outdoor First Aid Course teaches practical first-aid skills for hiking, trekking, mountaineering, and other wilderness activities. Unlike standard indoor first aid training, this first-aid course focuses on remote emergency response, injury management in nature, evacuation planning, and first aid in mountain environments where professional rescue services may be delayed.
This outdoor first aid course is ideal for hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, climbers, ski tourers, outdoor guides, and expats living in Bavaria who spend time in the mountains or remote areas.
No previous medical or first aid experience is required.
A standard first aid course focuses on urban emergencies. This Outdoor First Aid Course prepares you for remote locations, limited equipment, harsh weather conditions, and long evacuation times. You will learn improvised splinting, hypothermia management, wilderness risk assessment, and outdoor emergency decision-making.
Absolutely. This is a hands-on outdoor first-aid course with practical simulations, group scenarios, and outdoor emergency exercises. You will practice improvised rescue techniques, emergency communication, and decision-making under stress.
You will receive a confirmation of participation. However, this course does not replace a legally required workplace first aid certification. It is specialized training for mountain and wilderness environments.
You will learn how to use and improvise with SAM splints, emergency blankets, trekking poles for splinting, improvised stretchers, bivouac sacks. The focus is on minimal equipment and maximum effectiveness in remote areas.
In the Bavarian Alps and surrounding mountain regions, emergency response times can be significantly longer than in cities. Knowing Outdoor First Aid and remote rescue procedures can make a critical difference in stabilizing an injured person until professional mountain rescue arrives.
You can book your place directly via the website. Early registration is recommended, as Outdoor First Aid courses in Munich often fill quickly, especially during the hiking and alpine season.
The course instructor is a licensed UIMLA International Mountain Leader (UIMLA VDBS) with many years of practical experience guiding hiking and trekking groups in alpine terrain. This ensures that the Outdoor First Aid Course is based on real-world mountain situations — not only classroom theory.
The course takes place in a traditional hut in the Bavarian Alps, providing a realistic mountain environment for practical first aid scenarios. The exact location of the hut in the Bavarian Alps will be communicated after booking, in your confirmation email.
No special equipment is required for this Outdoor First Aid Course in Munich. All training materials, first aid equipment, and practice tools will be provided on site.
There are no additional fees and all course materials are included in the course price.
However, participants are responsible for their own accommodation and food at the mountain hut in the Bavarian Alps. Details about lodging and meal options will be provided in the confirmation email after booking the Outdoor First Aid Course near Munich.