About Us
At Trailside Training, we specialize in providing high-quality wilderness medicine education designed to prepare individuals for medical emergencies in remote and challenging environments. Whether you’re an outdoor professional, adventurer, or first responder, our courses combine hands-on skills, real-world scenarios, and expert instruction to ensure you’re ready when it matters most. Founded on the belief that knowledge saves lives, Trailside Training offers nationally recognized certifications and custom training experiences led by seasoned instructors with extensive field and rescue experience. Our mission is to empower people with the confidence and skills to respond effectively in the backcountry and beyond.
Our Instructors
Kyle Hallongren
Founder/Lead Instructor
Kyle is the founder and Lead Instructor of Trailside Training, bringing a deep passion for wilderness medicine and hands-on experience to every course he teaches. He is a Nationally Registered EMT and Wilderness EMT, certified through both NOLS and SurvivalMed, and holds certifications in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support and Search and Rescue from the University of Utah School of Medicine. As a certified Field Instructor with SurvivalMed, Kyle blends real-world knowledge with dynamic, practical instruction. With over seven years of experience as a Search and Rescue Technician and additional current service as a Disaster Health Services Team Member with the American Red Cross, he offers students an authentic perspective on emergency response in remote environments. Kyle is also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Adventure Education from Prescott College, further enhancing his expertise in outdoor leadership and experiential learning.