While the course location and facility are definitely not the only factors to consider when choosing a Remote  EMT course provider, it certainly is still important. Remember that you will be staying on site for nearly a month during an intense learning experience. We believe that the facilities we use provide the ideal setting for this learning, while also providing a very comfortable living environment and a multitude of recreational opportunities when you need to escape the stress of the course. Below is some detailed information on the main facility we use to teach our Remote EMT classes. We encourage you to read through this and ask any questions.
Tierra Learning Center
Situated on 320 acres in Sunitsch Canyon, 5 miles outside of Leavenworth, Washington, the Tierra Learning Center provides an optimal site for our Wilderness EMT courses. The canyon has a diverse pine and fir ecosystem with an extensive trail network, offering endless possibilities for simulated wilderness medicine scenarios and recreation alike.
Canyon Lodge – This main lodge is the central building where most course activities are based from. On three floors, the Canyon Lodge houses the main classroom, 2 lab classrooms with simulator manikins, the main kitchen, dining area, student lounge area, and library. The large deck provides an easily accessible outdoor classroom when the weather is nice, as well as an additional place for studying and socializing.
Forest Suites (student lodging)Â – Each student will share a 2-room suite with one other student consisting of a bedroom, living room (with queen-size pullout bed), full bathroom, kitchenette, gas stove, and storage space. Four suites are housed in each building, and there are five total buildings at Tierra. Nestled in between these suites, there is also a hot tub for student and instructor use. While it’s definitely not a luxury hotel, the accommodations are clean, comfortable, spacious, and private… a great alternative to bunks or dorm style lodging.
Meals – Meals are prepared daily in the commercial kitchen by our chefs beginning the day the course starts through the last day, including weekends. Meals are typically served buffet style with meat and vegetarian options. Coffee and snacks are also available daily.
Communications – Wireless internet access is available in the Canyon Lodge. Cell phone coverage is limited at Tierra Learning Center, however, phones are available in the Canyon Lodge for outgoing calls, and each suite has a phone that can receive incoming calls. With a short drive to Leavenworth, cell phone coverage is widely available, as is wireless internet at many coffee shops.
Other Amenities – In addition to the above, Tierra Learning Center also houses an outdoor amphitheater where we will occasionally hold class during good weather, a yurt set up for yoga, traditional horseshoe pits, a basketball court, a tennis court, and a volleyball court.
Travel – Inherent in offering a true remote medicine experience is the reality that the course location will be some distance away from a major metropolitan area (and airport). While this is true for Tierra Learning Center, the location is easily accessible year-round. Tierra is less than a 3-hour drive from Seattle. Additionally, for those students flying in, very reasonable fares are available to Seattle, and Remote Medical arranges a shuttle service from the airport to the course location on the day before each course starts (as well as a return trip at the end). We will also coordinate an online chat group so that students may communicate with each other prior to the course and arrange carpools if desired.
Leavenworth, WA – With 300+ days of sunshine a year, Leavenworth is a great place to visit, and an even better place to spend a month! Less than a 10-minute drive from Tierra Learning Center, the town offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, festivals, and much more. For the outdoor person, it gets even better, regardless of what season it is. Leavenworth is a world-class destination for climbing, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, kayaking & rafting, and just about anything else you can do outdoors. Remember to bring your gear with you! For more information, check out:Â www.leavenworth.org
