The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine
Snowbird Resort, UT
July 26-30, 2025
CHILDREN & TEEN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Our wilderness education program for children is nationally acclaimed and classes fill quickly. Please register early and reserve your spot for the children and teens workshops listed below on the registration page.
SURVIVAL FOR KIDS
Saturday, July 26
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, $70
Sunday, July 27
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, $70
Monday, July 28
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, $70
An interactive and educational workshop designed exclusively for children to provide a positive, fun, and rewarding experience. Children learn how to avoid getting lost, spend a survival night out, and stay warm. This workshop includes practice signaling and building improvised shelters.
Please bring water, a snack, and sun protection. Light rain gear is suggested. Closed-toe shoes are required.
(Ages 6-11) Instructor: Dora Kibbee
SURVIVAL FOR TEENS
Saturday, July 26
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, $70
Sunday, July 27
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, $70
This course is designed to teach older children about trip preparation, creating a useful survival kit, how to navigate safely, avoid getting lost in the backcountry, build improvised shelters and fires, find food, and survive an unexpected night out.
Please bring water, a healthy snack, and sun protection. Light rain gear is suggested. Closed-toe shoes are required.
(Ages 12 and up) Instructor: Dora Kibbee
WILDERNESS FIRST AID FOR KIDS
Sunday, July 27
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, $80
Children can make a difference or even save a life if they know first aid. This course will teach children to recognize and manage common medical problems and emergencies. They learn CPR and how to use an AED. Tuition includes a first aid kit designed for children and course certificate.
(Ages 7-11) Instructor: Philip White
ORIENTEERING FOR KIDS
Monday, July 28
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, $80
Teaches basic map and compass skills in an outdoor setting. We make maps, introduce the compass and then put it all together with a fun scavenger hunt and mini-orienteering event. Students keep provided map and compass..
(Ages 6-11) Instructor: Nick Beer
WILDERNESS FIRST AID FOR TEENS
Monday, July 28
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, $85
This exciting hands-on course is designed to teach young adults how to take care of themselves and others in an emergency. Tuition includes a first aid kit and certification card.
(Ages 12 and up) Instructor: Philip White
WILDERNESS NAVIGATION FOR TEENS
Tuesday, July 29
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, $70
Learn how to route find in the wilderness, read and use a topographic map and discover new uses for smartphones to help you travel safely in the backcountry. We also introduce the compass and use it to travel on and off trail. Each student will receive and keep a compass.
(Ages 12 and up) Instructor: Nick Beer
ADVANCED SURVIVAL FOR TEENS
Tuesday, July 29
2:00 PM - 5:00PM, $70
This course is designed to teach older children about trip preparation, creating a useful survival kit, how to navigate safely, avoid getting lost in the backcountry, build improvised shelters and fires, find food, and survive an unexpected night out.
SURVIVAL FOR TEENS IS A PREREQUISITE.
(Ages 12 and up) Faculty: Dora Kibbee
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Aug 30 - Sept 9, 2026
Middle Fork of the Salmon Rafting
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Sept 17 - 25, 2026
Sept 19 - 29, 2026
Sept 21 - Oct 5, 2026
Sept 22 - Oct 3, 2026
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Oct 11 - 16, 2026
Oct 11 - 24, 2026
Jan 16 - 23, 2027
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Japan Ski & Snowboard Adventure
Jan 25 - Feb 1, 2027
Japan Ski & Snowboard Adventure
Feb 4 - 11, 2027
March 14 - 21, 2027
Apr 19 - 29, 2027
April 25 - May 9, 2027
May 2 - 11, 2027
National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Santa Fe, NM
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Skills Course Rafting & Mt. Shasta
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June 11 - 19, 2027
National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Big Sky Resort, MT
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Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
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Aug. 29 - Sept. 8, 2027
Aug. 29 - Sept. 6, 2027
Middle Fork of the Salmon Rafting
Sept 1-6, 2027
Sept 7 - 15, 2027
Deluxe Peru: Lima, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
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Sept 21 - Oct 5, 2027
Oct 31 - Nov 10, 2027
Oct 10 - 23, 2027
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UPCOMING CME DESTINATIONS BY DATE
Skills Course Rafting & Mt. Shasta
June 7 - 12, 2026
National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Big Sky Resort, MT
July 25 - 29, 2026
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
Aug 29 - Sept 8, 2026
Aug 30 - Sept 9, 2026
Middle Fork of the Salmon Rafting
Sept 1-6, 2026
Sept 17 - 25, 2026
Sept 19 - 29, 2026
Sept 21 - Oct 5, 2026
Sept 22 - Oct 3, 2026
Fly Fishing for All Levels - Northern California
Oct 11 - 16, 2026
Oct 11 - 24, 2026
Jan 16 - 23, 2027
National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Big Sky Ski Resort, MT
Feb 20 - 24, 2027
Japan Ski & Snowboard Adventure
Jan 25 - Feb 1, 2027
Japan Ski & Snowboard Adventure
Feb 4 - 11, 2027
March 14 - 21, 2027
Apr 19 - 29, 2027
April 25 - May 9, 2027
May 2 - 11, 2027
National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Santa Fe, NM
June 2 - 6, 2027
Skills Course Rafting & Mt. Shasta
June 7 - 14, 2027
June 11 - 19, 2027
National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Big Sky Resort, MT
July 24 - 28, 2027
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
July 29 - Aug 8, 2027
Aug. 29 - Sept. 8, 2027
Aug. 29 - Sept. 6, 2027
Middle Fork of the Salmon Rafting
Sept 1-6, 2027
Sept 7 - 15, 2027
Deluxe Peru: Lima, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Sept 19 - 29, 2027
Sept 21 - Oct 5, 2027
Oct 31 - Nov 10, 2027
Oct 10 - 23, 2027
Fly Fishing for All Levels - Northern California
Oct 17 - 22, 2027
Sept 28 - Oct 8, 2028
