​​The Wilderness Medicine Training Center was founded in 1997 by Paul Nicolazzo and incorporated in 2008 in Washington State in the heart of the North Cascades near the small towns of Mazama and Winthrop. With over 35 years of experience leading trips and training trip leaders to function safely in challenging environments, Paul started WMTC because he believed there was a better way to effectively educate people in wilderness medicine and outdoor program risk management. Over the years and under his direction, WMTC has repeatedly proved this as we continue to develop new teaching strategies, materials, and curricula for today's outdoor professionals and recreationists. We opened our first International Training Center in 2017 and continue to teach courses worldwide.