Conference Highlights
Over 35 exciting presentations broadcasted online with live Q/A sessions. On-demand access for 6 months!
Enjoy the interactive presentations (27.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits) from your room at Big Sky Resort, home, or anywhere!
Optional outdoor workshops available for on-site attendees; virtual workshops available for online attendees.
All registrants and Ikon pass holders receive guaranteed ski access!
Big Sky Ski Resort is famous for no lift lines, uncrowded slopes, and spectacular terrain
Lectures count toward Advanced Wilderness & Expedition Provider Certification (AWEP Certification®)

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.
OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS
The conference has unique optional hands-on workshops on topics ranging from outdoor survival skills to practical wilderness medical skills. Workshops feature 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 27.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Pending approval, this activity is also anticipated to offer AOA Category 2-A CME credit and AAFP/ACEP credit.
The American Association of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME from organizations accredited by the ACCME. This course is also accredited for up to 27.75 hours of nursing credit.
LODGING AT BIG SKY
We have reserved a wide selection of hotel rooms and condominiums for conference participants. See the list below for a sampling of accomodations. 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
Big Sky is easily accessible with numerous flights to nearby Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN). Big Sky is 43 miles south of Bozeman, and the drive takes you along the spectacular Gallatin River, star of the movie A River Runs Through It. Read more about traveling to Big Sky and exclusive travel discounts.
Discounted Ski Lift Tickets
Conference attendees and their guests can purchase discounted lift tickets to Big Sky Ski Resort in advance and save up to 35%!
Fantastic Recreation!
Big Sky is a winter wilderness recreation paradise, which goes far beyond the legendary downhill skiing. Trails abound for snowshoeing, ski touring, and wildlife viewing. Exploring nearby Yellowstone in the uncrowded winter season is spectacular! Read more about recreation.

YELLOWSTONE

Ski Touring

Snowshoeing

Skiing

Adventure
Zipline

Snowmobile
Tours
Tuition

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Physician | $595 |
PA, NP, Nurse | $485 |
Residents, Paramedics, EMTs | $295 |
Students | $250 |
"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 $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

Big Sky Ski Resort Backdrop
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
Jan 16 - 26, 2021
Jan 26 - Feb 3, 2021
Big Sky Ski Resort, MT
Feb 20 - 24, 2021
Feb 27 - Mar 6, 2021
April 25, May 12, 2021
Middle Fork & Main Salmon River Rafting
June 11 - 17, 2021
Sep 13 - 23, 2021
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2021
Intensive Skills Course & Mt. Shasta
June 7 - 15, 2021
Big Sky Resort, MT
July 24 - 28, 2021
Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2021
Sep 1 - 6, 2021
Oct 10 - 15, 2021
Cuba Marine & Havana Experience
Oct 20 - 30, 2021
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2021
Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2021
Jan 18 - 27, 2022
Jan 24 - Feb 4, 2022
Jan 27 - 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 & Botswana
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
Jan 16 - 26, 2021
Jan 26 - Feb 3, 2021
Big Sky Ski Resort, MT
Feb 20 - 24, 2021
Feb 27 - Mar 6, 2021
April 25, May 12, 2021
Middle Fork & Main Salmon River Rafting
June 11 - 17, 2021
Sep 13 - 23, 2021
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2021
Intensive Skills Course & Mt. Shasta
June 7 - 15, 2021
Big Sky Resort, MT
July 24 - 28, 2021
Aug 30 - Sep 9, 2021
Sep 1 - 6, 2021
Oct 10 - 15, 2021
Cuba Marine & Havana Experience
Oct 20 - 30, 2021
Oct 23 - Nov 2, 2021
Oct 28 - Nov 8, 2021
Jan 18 - 27, 2022
Jan 24 - Feb 4, 2022
Jan 27 - 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 & Botswana
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