The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine
Big Sky Ski Resort, Montana
February 20 - 24, 2021
OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED & CLASS SIZES LIMITED
The optional workshops listed below are offered in conjunction with the conference to enhance your experience. Please note that these workshops are separate from the course workshops which are included with your tuition on Wednesday, February 24th. Reserve your spot for optional workshops on the main conference registration page.
Note: All workshops except for the "Children's Virtual Survival Class" will be held outdoors with facial coverings.

WINTER WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
Saturday, February 20
Sunday, February 21
Monday, February 22
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm. $70
This outdoor class is a skill building experience. Participants will learn the most vital aspects of winter survival and have an opportunity to build a variety of shelters including snow caves, and igloos. Improvised fire starting techniques will be taught and practiced and participants will learn how to obtain food and water. All supplies provided. Faculty: Gary Kibbee.

Avalanche Recognition, Route Finding
Sunday, February 21
Monday, February 22
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm. $70
This exciting workshop is a must for the winter backcountry enthusiast. Mountain snow pack, forecasting, terrain analysis, stability evaluation, slab recognition, and backcountry rescue will be covered. Participants will be on skis and must be at least an intermediate skier.
Faculty: Lanny Johnson, FNP/PA.

PRACTICAL SPLINTING SKILLS
Saturday, February 20
Time: 2:30 - 3:45 pm. $45
Orthopedic and soft tissue injuries are among the most common problems encountered in the wilderness. A properly applied splint can have a variety of positive impacts and may make the difference between being ambulatory and needing an air evacuation. Learn techniques for immobilizing fractures and severe sprains using SAM splints and other improvised devices (you will receive a SAM Splint to practice with and keep). Faculty: Kyle Allred, PA.
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