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Wilderness Risk Management Conference

 

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Facing Challenges Together

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. 

The WRMC is a collaboration between NOLS, Outward Bound USA, and the Student Conservation Association, in partnership with the WRMC Steering Committee.

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ABOUT THE WRMC

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30th Annual WRMC! 2023, Portland, OR

Location, schedule, and registration information for attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors for the 30th Annual WRMC in Portland, OR, Oct. 18-20, 2023.
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Steering Committee

Meet the WRMC Steering Committee! This committee evaluates and selects educational content based on a shared risk management philosphy.
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Speaker’s Information

Call for Proposals: Share your knowledge, expertise or research. Apply through the Call for Proposals to offer a workshop, poster, or short talk as part of the learning schedule. Includes Speaker Expectations & FAQs for Presenters.
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Volunteer Program

Volunteers play a significant role to ensure the WRMC runs smoothly. Meet and connect with industry experts and build lasting relationships with an incredible team of emerging leaders and industry professionals.
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Scholarships

Scholarships are made possible through generous donations from the WRMC community and partners. Learn more about scholarships, including how to donate or apply.
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College Credit

Learn how you can earn college credit for attending the WRMC. Also find out how to use AmeriCorps or 529 funding to pay for the credit and WRMC registration.
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Leadership Award

The Charles (Reb) Gregg Wilderness Risk Management Award is presented annually for exceptional leadership, service, and innovation in wilderness risk management. 2023 Leadership Award Information & FAQ
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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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Wilderness Risk Resources

WRMC offers an outstanding educational experience, check here for available resources from past conferences.
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About the WRMC

Learning and Sharing

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.

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