Conference Highlights
Enjoy 27 exciting CME presentations in person, from your hotel room or anywhere & upgrade your skills with hands-on workshops
Register early to take advantage of huge lodging discounts; as low as $110
All registrants and Ikon pass holders receive guaranteed ski access! Click here for discounted lift tickets
Big Sky Ski Resort is famous for no lift lines, uncrowded slopes, and spectacular terrain. All registrants and Ikon pass holders receive guaranteed ski access!
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 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 37.5 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 37.5 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%! Find out more.
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
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Tuition

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Physician | $789 |
PA, NP | $615 |
Nurse | $595 |
Residents, Paramedics, EMTs | $495 |
Non Professional (no CME) | $425 |
"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)
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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
"Look no further for fantastic wilderness medicine education, with renowned faculty and engaging hands-on workshops. Highly informative and enjoyable. The skiing at Big Sky is legendary."
MATT FLEMING, PA-C
"The only conference I’ve attended where I was continuously riveted to my seat and yearned for more."
JEFF ROBERTSON, MD
"Absolutely riveting conference!! It keeps you interested and yearning for more! The interactive workshops are a must. This conference convinced me to stay in the medical field!
JESSICA ERIN BUSH, RN
"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
UPCOMING CME DESTINATIONS BY DATE
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
July 29 - Aug 8th, 2022
Sept 1 - 6, 2022
Sept 4 - 14, 2022
Sept 14 - 24, 2022
Sept 20 - Oct 4, 2022
Sept 22 - 30, 2022
Sept 29 - Oct 10, 2022
Fly Fishing for All Levels - Northern California
Oct 9 - 14, 2022
Oct 26 - Nov 6, 2022
Cuba Marine & Havana Experience
Nov 9 - 19, 2022
Jan 20 - 29, 2023
Classic Patagonia - Torres Del Paine
Jan 24 - Feb 4, 2023
Northern Patagonia Adventure
Jan 27 - Feb 4, 2023
Classic Patagonia - Torres Del Paine
Feb 16 - 27, 2023
Mar 25 - Apr 1, 2022
Mar 30 - Apr 16, 2023
Apr 7 - 17, 2023
Apr 20 - May 7, 2023
Skills Course Rafting & Mt. Shasta
June 10 - 18, 2023
June 12 - 18, 2023
Aug 27 - Sept 6, 2023
Sept 1 - 6, 2023
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
Sept 2 - 12, 2023
Sept 6 - 16, 2023
Sept 9 - 14, 2023
Hiking Tour of Provence
Sept 21 - 29, 2023
Oct 1 - 15, 2023
Fly Fishing for All Levels - Northern California
Oct 8-13, 2023
Oct 16 - 30, 2023
Sept 21 - Oct 2, 2023
Oct 22 - Nov 6, 2023
Oct 8 - 18, 2023