Based in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, we combine wilderness medicine training with mountain adventure and small-town warmth. Whether you’re a medical professional expanding your expertise or an outdoor enthusiast who wants to be prepared, you’ll leave our course with more than new skills—you’ll leave with confidence, an organized approach to wilderness medicine, and the experience from practicing in more than 20 simulated scenarios.
Courses That Go Beyond the Classroom
At ALPTERRA, we teach skills, practice those skills with scenario-based training, and provide an organized approach to wilderness emergencies.
From physicians who’ve never treated a patient miles from a hospital, to parents leading their kids into the backcountry, to search-and-rescue volunteers who know want to practice their medical skills—our course is built for anyone who wants to make better decisions and provide better care in the wilderness.
You’ll spend three days practicing your skills, taking part in immediate and delayed debriefs, and refining an organized approach. You’ll leave with sharper judgment, improved comfort with your skills, and the confidence to provide excellent care in the wilderness.
Why Choose ALPTERRA?
A Different Kind of Wilderness Medicine Training
We’re not a conference hall. We’re not a big corporation. We’re two passionate instructors (a trauma surgeon and a pararescueman) offering an immersive educational experience in the mountains we call home. Here’s what sets us apart:
Small Groups, Big Impact
With a max 4:1 participant-to-instructor ratio, our courses are highly personalized and discussion-driven.
Hands-On, Outdoor Learning
Learn wilderness medicine where it matters—in the woods, on the trail, and in real-life scenarios. You’ll treat mock injuries, problem-solve in the elements, and gain practical skills you’ll remember.
Earn CME Credits
Premium Lodging + Thoughtful Meals
Stay on-site in our home. All meals and snacks are provided—locally sourced, family-style, and tailored to dietary needs.
Optional Mountain Adventures
Meet the ALPTERRA Family
ALPTERRA is led by Lila Cohen, a trauma surgeon and lifelong hiker, and Bill Cenna, an Air Force Pararescue Specialist with decades of mountain rescue and guiding experience.
Together, we’ve created a course that balances learning new skills with scenario-based training for practice, and refinement of an organized approach to wilderness emergencies.
We host courses from our home in Franconia, New Hampshire because we want to keep the courses small and personal.
Ready to Join the Next Course?
Each course is limited to 8 participants to facilitate maximum participation in scenarios, as well as participant personalization.