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Frequently Asked Questions

MY COURSE IS AT ONE OF THE LANDMARK CAMPUSES. WHEN CAN I ARRIVE? WHEN CAN I LEAVE?

  • If you are staying on site for your course you may arrive either the day prior from 12-9PM. Please avoid arriving after 9PM, out of respect for our neighbors and other students on campus who may be sleeping.
  • If you are commuting or don’t arrive by 9PM the day prior, you can plan to arrive by 7:45AM on the first morning of your course.
  • Campus will close upon the conclusion of your course. Please pack up earlier in the day so you are ready to depart when your course ends. Landmark will be closed after the course and lodging will not be available on campus.

WHAT SIZE TENT CAN I BRING?

  • Please bring at maximum a two person tent. This helps ensure that there will be plenty of space in tent city for everyone.

HOW DO I GET TO LANDMARK LEARNING?

  • Directions to our campuses are specific, please follow the directions! Often times using a GPS will take you up the opposite end of Cane Creek and the road is impassable.
  • Please see our Directions page. You can also print a pdf version.
  • If you do choose to use GPS, it is crucial that you double check that routes you to get off of the highway in Cullowhee/Sylva before directing you toward our campus. Otherwise, it may direct you through the impassable section of Cane Creek Rd. Please also note that GPS can be spotty as you get closer to our campuses.

CAN I BRING AN RV/CAMPING TRAILER/TRAILERED MOTORCYCLE OR ATV TO LANDMARK?

  • Our parking area doesn’t provide adequate space or facilities for RV’s and Trailers.
  • Electric hookup is not available for folks camping in their vehicles.
  • We also ask that you bring only one personal vehicle, no trailered motorcycles or ATVs.

HOW DO I ARRANGE FOR A SHUTTLE PICK UP TO LANDMARK FOR A COURSE AT ONE OF LANDMARK’S CAMPUSES?

  • If you are flying in and would like a shuttle to Landmark, we provide the contact info for a couple of driver services in Asheville. Or, give us permission to email your contact info to the folks on the class roster – often, a fellow student is willing to give a lift and share on gas.
  • Some local shuttle services include:
    • Asheville Premier Transportation: 828-407-0221, dana@ashevillepremiertransportation.com   
    • Charlie the Cabbie: 828-506-0056
    • Jackson County Transit: 828-586-0233, transit.jacksonnc.org   

HOW DO I OBTAIN COLLEGE CREDITS FOR A NOLS Wilderness Medicine COURSE?

  • College credit is available through a few different avenues. Please see the College Credit Guide for specifics.

HOW DO I REGISTER FOR A COURSE?

  • Go to the course calendar. Click on the course you want to register for, and the registration info will be available.
  • Often you will see a “Register Now” button under the course name. If the course is administered by our office it will take you to our ACTIVE platform. Create a free account, register for your course, read and sign the enrollment agreement (with cancellation/refund policies) and pay your deposit. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to sign back into your ACTIVE account to complete prerequisites and finalize balances due.
  • If there is no “Register Now” button, contact the course sponsor via the provided phone or email to inquire about course availability and registration procedures.

WHEN DO I NEED TO REGISTER FOR A COURSE?

  • Courses fill up very quickly and often times have a wait list, the sooner you register the better your chances are to attend the course you want! We recommend registering at least 30 days before the course starts.

WHAT IS THE REFUND/ CANCELLATION POLICY?

  • A $100 course deposit is due to hold your spot in a course – it is non-refundable and non-transferrable upon payment. 
  • Your full balance is due 30 days prior to the course start date.
  • More than 30 days prior to your course, you can receive a refund (minus the $100 deposit)
  • 15-30 days prior to your course, you can receive a transfer of funds to a future course (minus the $100 deposit)
  • Less than 15 days prior to your course, all funds are non-refundable and non-transferrable

ARE PETS ALLOWED ON CAMPUS?

  • Unfortunately, animal companions are not allowed on campus unless they comply to the law as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There are local kennels in the area that we would be happy to point you towards. If you choose not to kennel your animal companion, you will be dismissed from the course and cancellation policies will apply.

WHAT IS THE WEATHER TYPICALLY LIKE FOR COURSES ON CAMPUS?

  • For weather details for Campus courses you should check the weather for Sylva, NC!
  • We like Local Yokel Weather for Sylva for the best weather results!

HOW CAN I SPONSOR/HOST/SCHEDULE A LANDMARK LEARNING COURSE?

HOW DO I CONTINUE TO STAY CREDENTIALED/RECERTIFY AS AN EMT?

HOW DO I CONTINUE TO STAY CREDENTIALED/RECERTIFY AS A WFR?

CAN I RECERTIFY MY WFR FROM ANOTHER WILDERNESS MEDICINE PROVIDER THROUGH LANDMARK LEARNING AND NOLS?

  • Yes, as long as the course providers’ training was at least a 70 hour program.
  • Those WFR’s certified by another wilderness medicine provider must be recertified through a WFR-Recertification course. WAFA or WFA is not an option.
  • WFR certifications must be through an approved wilderness medicine provider and a copy of their valid (un-expired) WFR certification card needs to be provided on the first day of their recertification course.
  • Contact NOLS Wilderness Medicine for a list of approved wilderness medicine providers