Conference Highlights
Up to 39.5 hours of CME and 31 exciting presentations from renowned faculty with interactive Q/A sessions
Multiple COVID-friendly attendance options from in-person to virtual. Optional outdoor workshops available
Big Sky Resort offers spectacular recreation opportunities including hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, horseback riding, zip lines and more.
Have to miss a presentation? On-demand access to all lectures included free for 3 months
Complete Conference Program & Schedule
The conference features a wide array of interesting and practical wilderness and travel medicine topics presented by authoritative and engaging faculty. View the complete CME program schedule.
Advanced Wilderness & Expedition Provider (AWEP Certification®) Course
A comprehensive course leading to AWEP Certification® that is designed to prepare physicians and other health care providers with an extensive background in key topics and practical skills needed to become a competent expedition, wilderness, or Search and Rescue Medical Provider. Learn more about AWEP.
OPTIONAL INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
The conference has unique optional hands-on workshops on topics ranging from outdoor survival skills to practical wilderness medical skills. Small interactive groups with outstanding instructors. Learn more about our useful hands-on workshops.
TEEN'S Outdoor Survival PROGRAM
Our wilderness education programs for teens are nationally acclaimed and classes fill quickly. Please register early! Read more about our program for teens.
Accreditation
The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this live activity for a maximum of 39.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This activity is approved for up to 39.5 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credit.
The American Association of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Under the new BRN guidelines, this course is also accredited for up to 39.5 hours of nursing credit.
LODGING DISCOUNTS FOR REGISTRANTS
A wide selection of hotel rooms and condominiums have been reserved for conference participants. A sampling of accommodations is listed below. Take advantage of conference discounts by making reservations online through our website or call Big Sky Resort directly at 800-548-4486 and reference “wilderness medicine.” Read more about accommodations.
Traveling to Big Sky
With excellent air service, Big Sky is easy to reach from any major city in the US. Flights are operated daily by Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Jet Suite X, and United. Read more about traveling to Big Sky and exclusive travel discounts.
COVID-19 Enhancements & Restrictions
We are offering this meeting with multiple "Hybrid" attendance options. The Conference will be presented live and also be available online and streamed to your hotel television. More Info
Fantastic Recreation!
Big Sky is a wilderness recreation paradise. Backcountry trails radiate in all directions to access National Forest and wilderness areas. Fishing is great in the local streams and lakes. Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, wildlife viewing, and just about any wilderness activity you can think of is available here. Read more about summer activities at Big Sky Resort.

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FLYFISHING

MOUNTAIN BIKING

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WHITEWATER RAFTING

HIKING
Tuition

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Physician | $789 |
PA, NP | $615 |
Nurse | $595 |
Residents, Medical Students, Paramedics, EMTs | $495 |
Non Professional (no CME) | $425 |
Registered attendees will also receive ongoing access to the recorded conference sessions for three months.
"Team" (group) discounts - 3 or more participants from the same institution can sign up together and receive $100 off each registration fee. When all registrants have registered, we will apply a $100 discount to each, one week prior to the start of the conference.
We're proud to offer a 20% discount to Active Military.
(Please call or email our office for CAGE/DUNS numbers)
Tax deduction for educational purposes: Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 permits an income tax deduction for educational expenses (registration fees and cost of travel, including meals and lodging).
The Premier Wilderness Medicine CME Conferences Since 1982

Hike to Beehive Basin from Big Sky Resort
Testimonials From Your Colleagues
"I was inspired on many levels - certainly the best conference I have ever attended...this conference is such a unique one... such a wonderful experience...It reminds me of why I went into medicine in the first place!"
SANDRA DEVENY, MD (EM)
"Love this seminar! Great speakers! This is my fourth time...I always learn something new...I find the information invaluable and infinitely entertaining! Thank you!"
DENISE BASKIND, MD (EM)
"The only conference I’ve attended where I was continuously riveted to my seat and yearned for more."
Jeff Robertson, MD Seattle, WA
"I attended the conference as a representative from ACEP Education Committee...it was the best conference I have been to in years. Well organized, excellent speakers and great setting."
KATIE HURT, MD
"Absolutely the most enjoyable and interesting CME conference I have ever attended! Probably the best group of lecturers I have ever experienced."
DANIEL NORDIN, MD INTERNAL MEDICINE
UPCOMING CME DESTINATIONS BY DATE
Middle Fork & Main Salmon River Rafting
June 11 - 17, 2021
Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2021
Sep 9 - Sep 19, 2021
Sep 13 - 23, 2021
Sep 20 - Oct 4, 2021
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2021
Intensive Skills Course & Mt. Shasta
June 7 - 15, 2021
July 24 - 28, 2021
Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2021
Sep 1 - 6, 2021
Hiking Tour of Provence and the French Riviera
Sep 16 - 24, 2021
Oct 10 - 15, 2021
Oct 16 - 27, 2021
Cuba Marine & Havana Experience
Oct 20 - 30, 2021
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2021
Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2021
Jan 18 - 27, 2022
Classic Patagonia - Torres Del Paine
Jan 24 - Feb 4, 2022
Jan 29 - Feb 5, 2022
Big Sky Ski Resort, MT
Feb 26 - Mar 2, 2022
April 1 - 11, 2022
Belize Fly-Fishing & Water Sports Adventure
Mar 20 - 26, 2022
April 20 - May 7, 2022
Intensive Skills Course & Mt. Shasta
June 11 - 19, 2022
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
July 29th - Aug 8th, 2022
Sept 1 - 6, 2022
Sept 4 - Sept 14, 2022
Sept 22 - 30, 2022
Sept 14 - Sept 24, 2022
Oct 9 - 19, 2022
Fly-Fishing for All Levels - Northern California
Oct 9 - 14, 2022
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2022
Oct 26th - Nov 7th, 2022
UPCOMING CME DESTINATIONS BY DATE
Middle Fork & Main Salmon River Rafting
June 11 - 17, 2021
Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2021
Sep 9 - Sep 19, 2021
Sep 13 - 23, 2021
Sep 20 - Oct 4, 2021
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2021
Intensive Skills Course & Mt. Shasta
June 7 - 15, 2021
July 24 - 28, 2021
Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2021
Sep 1 - 6, 2021
Hiking Tour of Provence and the French Riviera
Sep 16 - 24, 2021
Oct 10 - 15, 2021
Oct 16 - 27, 2021
Cuba Marine & Havana Experience
Oct 20 - 30, 2021
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2021
Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2021
Jan 18 - 27, 2022
Classic Patagonia - Torres Del Paine
Jan 24 - Feb 4, 2022
Jan 29 - Feb 5, 2022
Big Sky Ski Resort, MT
Feb 26 - Mar 2, 2022
April 1 - 11, 2022
Belize Fly-Fishing & Water Sports Adventure
Mar 20 - 26, 2022
April 20 - May 7, 2022
Intensive Skills Course & Mt. Shasta
June 11 - 19, 2022
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
July 29th - Aug 8th, 2022
Sept 1 - 6, 2022
Sept 4 - Sept 14, 2022
Sept 22 - 30, 2022
Sept 14 - Sept 24, 2022
Oct 9 - 19, 2022
Fly-Fishing for All Levels - Northern California
Oct 9 - 14, 2022
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2022
Oct 26th - Nov 7th, 2022