The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine (Feb 21 - 25, 2026)
Hybrid Event
Feb 21 - 25, 2026
Big Sky, Montana, USA
38 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ ...
OVERVIEW
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine is organized by Well-Assembled Meetings (WAM) & Associations, Wilderness Medicine and will be held from Feb 21 - 25, 2026 at Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, United States of America.
Program Objectives:
- Identify prevention and treatment of altitude illness based on an understanding of the underlying physiology
- Recognize and properly manage frostbite in the field
- Identify and treat hypothermia in the field
- Identify fracture and dislocation in the wilderness
- Identify the pathophysiology and treatment of heat-related illness
Conference Highlights include:
- Earn up to 38.0CME hours from our world-renowned faculty
- Enjoy 29 exciting CME presentations in person, from your hotel room or anywhere & upgrade your skills with hands-on workshops
- Participate in optional hands-on workshops, including survival, snow shelter building, suture lab, travel medicine and AWEP Certification.
- Registrants can receive discounted lift tickets up to 50%
- Big Sky Ski Resort is famous for minimal lift lines, uncrowded slopes, and spectacular terrain. All registrants and Ikon pass holders receive guaranteed ski access!
Pre-Conference Workshop:
- WILDERNESS & URBAN SURVIVAL SKILLS
- Sat, Feb 21 | 8:00 am - 3:30 pm $150
- AWEP - Advanced Wilderness Expedition Provider Workshop -
- 15.5 hrs of additional CME - Please visit our website to review workshop schedule $545
Optional Hands-on Workshops:
- URBAN & TRAVEL SURVIVAL | Mon, Feb 23 | 12:30 - 3:45 pm. $80
- WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS | Sun, Feb 22 | 12:30 - 3:45 pm. $80
- TRAVEL INTEL & IMPROVISED CARE FOR WILDERNESS & INTL TRAVEL | Tues, Feb 24 | 12:30 - 3:30 pm $80
- ROPES & KNOTS FOR WILDERNESS MEDICINE & RESCUE | Tues, Feb 24| 10:00 - 12:00 pm. $60
- PRACTICAL SPLINTING SKILLS | Mon, Feb 23 | 2:15 - 3:30 pm. $75
- WILDERNESS WOUND MANAGEMENT | Sun, Feb 22 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm. $80
- WILDERNESS WISDOM FOR WOMEN | Sun Feb 22 | 7:15 - 9:15 pm. $65
- AVALANCHE RECOGNITION, ROUTE FINDING | Tues, Feb 24 | 12:30 - 3:30 pm $75
- LEARN HOW TO ASSESS & REDUCE FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS | Sun, Feb 22 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm $70
- ULTRASOUND SKILLS FOR WILDERNESS & AUSTERE ENVIR0NMENTS | Mon, Feb 23 | 12:00 - 4:00 pm $295
- BACKCOUNTRY DENTISTRY- TRICKS OF THE TRADE | Tues, Feb 24 | 1:30 - 3:30 pm $75
- * Children & Teens workshops also available
KEY DATES
21 Feb, 2026
Event Start Date
25 Feb, 2026
Event End Date
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) and Wilderness and Travel Medicine, LLC. The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians
Credit Designation: The Center for Emergency Medical Education (CEME) designates this live activity for a maximum of 38.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is anticipated to offer up to 38.0 hours of AOA Category 2-A CME credit, pending approval by the AOA.
AAFP: This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 38.0 hours of prescribed credit by the AAFP.
ACEP: This program has been approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for up to 38.0 hours of ACEP Category 1 credits.
Nurse Credit: Under the new BRN guidelines, this course is also accredited for up to 38.0 hours of nursing credit.
Physician Assistants: The American Association of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
*If you do not see your accrediting body listed please contact the association directly to verify the above listed credit designation is acceptable to your particular association.
All participants receive 22.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for the Main Course.
Participants taking the optional AWEP™ workshop will receive an additional 15.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Participants taking the optional Wound Management workshop will receive an additional 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Participants taking the optional Splinting workshop will receive 1.25 additional AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Participants taking the optional Learn How to Assess & Reduce Fractures & Dislocations will receive 2.0 additional AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Participants taking the optional Backcountry Dentistry workshop will receive an additional 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Participants taking the optional Ultrasound Skills for Wilderness & Austere Environments will receive an additional 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
You can earn a maximum of 38.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by taking the AWEP Workshop with the Main Course.
PREREQUISITES
None
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursingPharmacistChiropractorsPhysician AssistantPrimary Care PhysicianEmergency Medicine PhysiciansOrthopedicsResidentsPhysical TherapistsFamily MedicineNaturopathic PhysiciansInternal MedicineInternal Medicine PhysicianPractitioners/DoctorsMedical StudentsEmergency MedicineHealthcare ProvidersCritical Care MedicineLicensed Vocational Nurses (LVN)Nurse PractitionersFellowsParamedicsSPECIALITIES
Critical Care MedicineEmergency MedicineFamily MedicineInternal MedicineOrthopedicsSUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Big Sky ResortCANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
Cancellations received in writing at least four weeks prior to the conference start date will receive a refund less a $100.00 administrative fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after that time.
Canceling your registration does not automatically cancel your hotel and travel arrangements. Individuals are responsible for canceling their own hotel and travel reservations. Thank you for your understanding.
Wilderness and Travel Medicine uses images from our conferences in our marketing material including our website and social media. If you do not wish to appear in our marketing materials, please inform our on-site conference manager or director.
Advanced Wilderness Expedition Provider (AWEP Certification) Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received 30 days prior to the course start date will incur a $50 fee. Within 30 days of the course, no refunds will be given.
Optional Workshop Cancellation Policy: Full payment is required at time of purchase. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the workshop date will incur a $25 fee. Within 30 days of the workshop, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
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