Conference Highlights
Up to 39 hours of CME from world-renowned faculty
Interactive hands-on workshops include survival, improvised splinting, tracking, suture lab, children and teen workshops, and more
Earn your AWEP Certification®(Advanced Wilderness and Expedition Provider)
Snowbird Resort offers outstanding recreation opportunities including hiking, biking, flyfishing, Mountain Coaster, and Alpine Slide
Enjoy the spectacular Wasatch Wildflower Festival
The largest and longest running conference on Wilderness Medicine for physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, and medics
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.
CHILDREN AND TEEN SURVIVAL AND FIRST-AID EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Our wilderness education programs for teens are nationally acclaimed and classes fill quickly. Please register early! Read more about our program for teens.
Discover Snowbird in the Summer
Filled with adventure, breathtaking hiking, and fun summer activities. Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort is only 40 minutes away from Salt Lake City International Airport.
Accreditation
The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this live activity for a maximum of 39 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This activity is approved for up to 39 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 hours of nursing credit.
LODGING DISCOUNTS FOR REGISTRANTS
A wide selection of hotel rooms and condominiums have been reserved for conference participants at special discounted rates. Book your accommodations here.
Traveling to Snowbird
Salt Lake City (SLC) is one of the most accessible airports in the United States with over 100 nonstop destinations. Read more about traveling to Snowbird and exclusive travel discounts.
Fantastic Recreation!
While some people know Snowbird for its champagne powder and astonishing snow totals, summers at "The Bird" can’t be topped as the resort transforms into a premier summer destination. Snowbird Resort offers over 20 summer activities, including spectacular hiking trails lush with wildflowers, mountain biking, scenic tram rides, chairlift rides, Ropes Course, Alpine Slide, Mountain Coaster, guided hiking, and much more. Snowbird also offers rides atop the scenic Tram on its rooftop balconies—the first of their kind in the United States. Click here for a full list of summer activities available at Snowbird.
HIKING
MOUNTAIN BIKING
SCENIC TRAM RIDES
FLYFISHING
MOUNTAIN COASTER
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World-Class Faculty
Tuition
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| Physician | $799 |
| PA, NP | $695 |
| Nurse | $649 |
| Residents, Medical Students, Paramedics, EMTs | $499 |
| Non Professional (no CME) | $449 |
Save Hundreds of Dollars With our Ambassador Program
Invite your friends and colleagues, and everyone saves!
Once you complete your conference registration, you'll receive a unique Ambassador Code and web link at the bottom of your receipt to send to your friends and colleagues to use when they register.
How The Ambassador Code Works: Each person that uses your link or Ambassador Code when they register will receive $100 off their registration. You will also receive $100 off your registration for every person that registers with your link or code - up to the total price of your registration! This refund will be processed within one week of the end of the conference.
So, if your total registration price is $800 and eight of your friends use your link or code for registration - your entire tuition will be refunded after the conference.
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
View of the Cliffs Lodge from Snowbird 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
Jan 25 - Feb 1, 2025
Jan 27 - Feb 4, 2025
Classic Patagonia - Torres Del Paine
Jan 29 - Feb 9, 2025
Japan Ski & Snowboard Adventure
Feb 2 - 8, 2025
Mar 15 - 22, 2025
Apr 2 - 19, 2025
Apr 20 - 30, 2025
April 23 - May 10, 2025
Apr 25 - May 5, 2025
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Santa Fe, NM
May 28 - June 1, 2025
Skills Course Rafting & Mt. Shasta
June 8 - 13, 2025
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, UT
July 26 - July 30, 2025
Deluxe African Safari: Zimbabwe
Aug 16 - 26, 2025
Aug 31 - Sept 10, 2025
Sept 1 - 6, 2025
Sept 12 - 22, 2025
Sept 18 - 26, 2025
Sept 21 - Oct 5, 2025
Sept 28 - Oct 9, 2025
Oct 5 - 15, 2025
Fly Fishing for All Levels - Northern California
Oct 12 - 17, 2025
Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2025
Classic Patagonia - Torres Del Paine
Jan 29 - Feb 9, 2026
Apr 20 - 30, 2026