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Wilderness Risk Management Conference

Albuquerque, New Mexico | Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2019

Kirk Rasmussen

Facing Challenges Together

Mark your calendar for the 27th annual conference in Burlington, Vermont, October 28-30, 2020.

The core objective of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) is to offer an outstanding educational experience to help you mitigate the risks inherent in exploring, working, teaching, and recreating in wild places.

Attend the WRMC to gain practical risk management skills, network with others in the industry, share field and administrative techniques, and help develop risk management standards for the outdoor adventure and education industries.

The WRMC is presented by NOLS in partnership with Outward Bound, Student Conservation Association, and the members of the WRMC Steering Committee.

Learn about the WRMC

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Valuing Wilderness Risk Management: The WRMC

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Steering Committee

The WRMC Steering Committee evaluates and selects educational content based on a shared risk management philosphy.

Meet the Committee

Marin Academy and the WRMC

Julie Barnes, Director of Outings at Marin Academy (MA), values risk taking, risk management, and wilderness-based experiential education. Why does she attend the WRMC each year?

History of the WRMC

The story goes that famous mountaineer and outdoor educator Willie Unsoeld was once asked by a fearful parent if he could guarantee her son’s safety on an Outward Bound course. No, he told her. But...

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WRMC Tenets

The WRMC provides a forum to learn and share common practices in wilderness risk management and contributes to a culture of open dialogue among outdoor industry professionals.

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2019 Highlights

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Get Noticed!

Be a sponsor or exhibit at the WRMC to develop new markets, promote your products, and advertise your services to over 400 decision makers in the outdoor industry.

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Educational Content

The WRMC offers pre-conference workshops, poster presentations, and workshops in Emergency Planning & Crisis Response, Field Practices, Legal Considerations, Program Administration, Training & Decision Making, and Mental, Social, & Emotional Health.

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2019 Presenters

WRMC speakers bring a wealth of knowledge to the conference. We are proud to announce this year's keynote speaker Kit Deslauriers.

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College Credit for the WRMC!

Western State Colorado University is offering 1 credit for the WRMC. This gives attendees an opportunity to use AmeriCorps or 529 funding to pay for the credit and WRMC registration.

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Congratulations Aparna Rajagopal!

The Charles (Reb) Gregg Wilderness Risk Management Award is presented annually at the WRMC. Congratulations to the 2019 recipient, Aparna Rajagopal, for her leadership in our evolving understanding of how justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion...

Wilderness Risk Management Conference

Facing Challenges Together

Mark your calendar for the 27th annual conference in Burlington, Vermont, October 28-30, 2020.

Learn about the WRMC

Scroll left or right for additional information

Valuing Wilderness Risk Management: The WRMC

Steering Committee

Marin Academy and the WRMC

History of the WRMC

WRMC Tenets

2019 Highlights

scroll left or right for additional informaiton

Get Noticed!

Educational Content

2019 Presenters

College Credit for the WRMC!

Congratulations Aparna Rajagopal!

What to Expect | 2020 Schedule

October 27–28

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshops

Wednesday, October 28

5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Showcase

6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony

7:00 p.m. Reb Gregg Wilderness Risk Management Award

Thursday, October 29

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Workshops

4:45 p.m. Structured Networking

Friday, October 30

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Workshops

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Social Hour and Dinner

7:30 p.m. Keynote Address and Closing Remarks

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