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SUMMARY:Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Re-Certification
DESCRIPTION:Registration will open soon for this course - CLICK HERE. Additional cost TBACourse Overview\nOur Hybrid WFR Recertification includes an online component in addition to the traditional scenarios and skills. The online pre-course work allows you to review the curriculum at your own pace\, and focus on the hands-on element during your two days on course. The pre-course work must be completed by the course start date. Once on course\, the scenario-based approach to recertification provides you the opportunity to test your skills against realistic situations. You'll practice and relearn wilderness medicine protocols\, review evacuation and decision making guidelines\, and receive the latest updates in wilderness medicine over the course of two days.Successful course completion will earn the following NOLS Wilderness Medicine certifications:Wilderness First ResponderAdult\, Child\, and Infant CPR & Airway ManagementEpinephrine Auto-injectorClass Format:&nbsp\;The course includes an online training portion to be completed prior to the 2 days of in-person training.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Multnomah\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Risk Management Training for Administrators
DESCRIPTION:To register for this course\,&nbsp\;CLICK HERE&nbsp\;- Additional cost $950Course OverviewWhether your program is small or large\, wilderness based\, or study abroad\, you have the responsibility to your staff and participants to invest in risk management planning. Building a comprehensive risk management plan can feel daunting. Our goal is to provide you a structured approach and tools to build a risk management plan appropriate for your organization. We've spent more than 50 years managing risk in wilderness environments around the world\, and we're always learning. Join us to connect and share your valuable experience with peer programs\, and let us share our experience and lessons learned with you.To learn more about the Risk Management Training for Administrators course\,&nbsp\;click here.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Weyerhaeuser\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20261020T150000Z
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SUMMARY:Developing Operating Thresholds for Heat and Wildfire Smoke in Outdoor Programs (FREE to attend & walk-ins welcomed)
DESCRIPTION:Free to attend! Walk-ins welcomed\, and pre-registration appreciated.\n\nThis session brings together outdoor industry professionals to develop consensus guidelines for managing two growing risks: extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Participants will collaborate to define practical operating thresholds for when to modify\, postpone\, or cancel trips\, as well as clear protocols for responding when conditions deteriorate in the field. Through facilitated discussion and breakouts\, participants will compare their own operating guidelines alongside published resources to inform a shared approach. Working in small groups\, they will apply these inputs to specific scenarios to draft practical thresholds and response strategies. By the end\, participants will co-create a draft framework of actionable thresholds and response strategies that can be adapted across programs. This session is designed for guides\, program managers\, risk managers\, and organizational leaders seeking to move from ad hoc decision-making toward shared standards in an era of increasing climate variability.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Clark\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20261020T150000Z
DTEND:20261020T233000Z
SUMMARY:Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Re-Certification
DESCRIPTION:Registration will open soon for this course - CLICK HERE. Additional cost TBACourse Overview\nOur Hybrid WFR Recertification includes an online component in addition to the traditional scenarios and skills. The online pre-course work allows you to review the curriculum at your own pace\, and focus on the hands-on element during your two days on course. The pre-course work must be completed by the course start date. Once on course\, the scenario-based approach to recertification provides you the opportunity to test your skills against realistic situations. You'll practice and relearn wilderness medicine protocols\, review evacuation and decision making guidelines\, and receive the latest updates in wilderness medicine over the course of two days.Successful course completion will earn the following NOLS Wilderness Medicine certifications:Wilderness First ResponderAdult\, Child\, and Infant CPR & Airway ManagementEpinephrine Auto-injectorClass Format:&nbsp\;The course includes an online training portion to be completed prior to the 2 days of in-person training.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Multnomah\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20261020T150000Z
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SUMMARY:Incident Support for Traumatic Stress
DESCRIPTION:To register for this preconference workshop\, purchase the"Incident Support for Traumatic Stress" ticket on the registration page&nbsp\;- additional cost $129\n\nThis training provides tangible tools and structure for leadership to manage the risk of stress injury within their organizations. We will provide an overview of stress injury\, with specific direction for managing potentially traumatic incidents. The curriculum covers how stress injuries are formed\, protective factors to implement within a workplace\, and the Incident Support Framework\; a proactive structure for managing post-incident support for staff. The training will guide organization leaders in implementation of evidence-informed tools and best practices\, including the Individual and Team Stress Continuums\, the Incident Support Tool\, the 3-3-3 Traumatic Exposure Protocol.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Washington\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261020T150000Z
DTEND:20261020T233000Z
SUMMARY:Risk Management Training for Administrators
DESCRIPTION:To register for this course\,&nbsp\;CLICK HERE&nbsp\;- Additional cost $950Course OverviewWhether your program is small or large\, wilderness based\, or study abroad\, you have the responsibility to your staff and participants to invest in risk management planning. Building a comprehensive risk management plan can feel daunting. Our goal is to provide you a structured approach and tools to build a risk management plan appropriate for your organization. We've spent more than 50 years managing risk in wilderness environments around the world\, and we're always learning. Join us to connect and share your valuable experience with peer programs\, and let us share our experience and lessons learned with you.To learn more about the Risk Management Training for Administrators course\,&nbsp\;click here.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Weyerhaeuser\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Certification - Hybrid Format
DESCRIPTION:To register for this preconference workshop\, purchase the"Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification" ticket on the registration page&nbsp\;- additional cost $215\n\nHave you completed your WFR or WFA Certification\, but still don't feel prepared to help during a mental health or substance use situation? Join us for an in-depth training to build the skills and confidence you want and need. This course teaches the signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use issues\, how to begin a non-judgmental conversation about them\, and what options there are for appropriate professional help and self-help to encourage\, from early intervention through crisis situations. The content also provides tools to assist with self-care for the Mental Health First Aider. The tools learned can be applied not only to situations while adventuring with groups outdoors\, but also with colleagues\, family\, friends\, or with strangers. The sessions will consist of short presentations\, activities (group and individual)\, discussions\, videos\, and scenarios (catered to the WRMC community). Participation in activities is highly encouraged but in a “challenge by choice” style. This is not therapy\, nor training to become a therapist.\n\n*Two (2) hour self-guided online pre-work will be required to attend the instructor-led session at WRMC. We've opted for this format to allow for more time for discussion and questions\, topics outlined below.Cost includes:BONUS bespoke discussion for&nbsp\;WRMC&nbsp\;participants regarding using MHFA in the backcountry\, including during crisis situations (ex.\, satellite phones vs. emergency responders).BONUS brainstorm and work session on how to weave in the training to your organization's pre-trip planning and paperwork.BONUS physical copy of the Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Manual\, 230 pages of complementary\, evidence-based and research-based material with 300 source citations.BONUS printout of priority pages from the Participant Processing Guide (PPG) workbook\, in addition to the PDF copy\, which we use during class\, filled with activities and places to take notes to help process the content.Access to MHFA Connect\, which is where participants will complete their two hours of self-guided pre-work. This access will also include an online copy of the MHFA Manual\, PPG & Self-Care Action Plan\, as well as access to recertify online prior to your 3-year certification anniversary.Instructor's expertise utilizing this content for nearly a decade while working and recreating outdoors\, plus four years as a Certified Instructor.Q&A throughout and at the end of class.\n
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Clackamas\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
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DTSTART:20261020T193000Z
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SUMMARY:Befriending the Nervous System. A Body Centered Approach to Managing Difficult Situations (FREE to attend & walk-ins welcomed)
DESCRIPTION:Free to attend! Walk-ins welcomed\, and pre-registration appreciated.\n\nHave you ever felt paralyzed by fear in the wilderness? Or felt the need to agree with others against what your intuition was telling you? Have you experienced a difficult or terrifying situation that has been hard to deal with\, even months or years after the event? When crisis situations arise\, our brains sense the stress and the nervous system reacts\, often without our conscious input. These reactions may be unhelpful in a crisis. Instead\, when we can connect - to our body\, our environment and others - we will respond more calmly and effectively. Join me in an experiential exploration of the nervous system and how we can harness it’s power to help us stabilize any situation in the mountains and beyond.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Clark\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261020T193000Z
DTEND:20261020T233000Z
SUMMARY:Lessons From the Edge: What the Mountains Teach Us About Anticipating Mistakes and Reducing Consequences
DESCRIPTION:To register for this preconference workshop\, purchase the"Lessons From the Edge" ticket on the registration page&nbsp\;- additional cost $100\n\nThis session explores what mountain recreation teaches us about understanding and managing risk in any environment. Drawing from experience in outdoor settings\, participants will explore personal and organizational risk tolerance\, as well as common habits that lead to incidents. We will connect these lessons to practical tools for decision-making\, situational awareness\, and improved communication. Participants will leave with transferable insights to reduce consequences and improve performance.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Washington\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Parent Phone Call Lab
DESCRIPTION:To register for this preconference workshop\, purchase the"Parent Phone Call Lab" ticket on the registration page&nbsp\;- additional cost $30\n\nPhone calls with parents (or clients) can become so many different things\; they can be opportunities and positive connection points\, and they can also be pitfalls and significant stressors. This experiential and scenario-based workshop will give participants multiple opportunities to role play various phone calls as well as receive expert feedback and coaching from industry veterans. The 4-hour workshop will begin with a short didactic lecture\, and then the bulk of our time together will be spent practicing through intentionally crafted scenarios. Participants will leave this session with an increased sense of confidence and several relevant and practical action steps.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Crown Zellerbach\, Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront | 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, O
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DTSTART:20261020T220000Z
DTEND:20261020T233000Z
SUMMARY:Adventure Risk Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join for the 8th annual Adventure Risk Research Symposium! Learn from adventure risk management and outdoor safety researchers as they present their current research and peer reviewed articles ranging from across the globe. Researchers will share a broad array of new and very relevant topics. Here’s a snippet: Decision making in early-stage backcountry skiers and snowboarders | Practitioner needs identified from an analysis of 64 fatal outdoor and adventure program incidents | An examination of 30 years of Wilderness Risk Management Conference topics to the original 24 concerns first identified in 1994\, The state of safety and risk management in India | Issues and potential resolutions surrounding mountain bike trail difficulty rating systems | Safety in scientific fieldwork and the potential application of methods from Wilderness Risk Management | An exploration of the impact of wildfires on outdoor and adventure program
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE
LOCATION:Online\, Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront | 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, O
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T000000Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibitor Showcase\, Happy Hour\, & Conference Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this energizing event to kick-start your WRMC experience! Light refreshments provided and cash bar available. Network and learn from over thirty industry and professional partners and meet other attendees before the Opening Session. \n\nAnd be sure to also check out the Poster Presentations that will be stationed in the Exhibit Hall:\n\nCrisis at Sea: Managing a Partial Sinking and Its Aftermath | Andrew Arter\nThis case study examines a non-fatal incident within our organization that resulted in the partial sinking of a program vessel. On July 21\, 2025\, a Sail Caribbean vessel operating off the coast of a Caribbean island struck an underwater rock formation and began taking on water rapidly. Fortunately\, no participants were injured\; however\, the incident resulted in significant property damage and generated substantial public attention on social media. This case study explores how the organization responded to the incident\, including how we ensured all participants were able to safely complete their program with minimal disruption. It proceeds in chronological order\, outlining the actions taken\, the decisions made\, and those that were not taken—along with the reasoning behind them. The analysis focuses on key takeaways related to managing social media\, coordinating with various stakeholders\, and implementing long-term measures to reduce the likelihood of similar incidents in the future.\n\nPreventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) for Rock Climbing Land Managers | Daniel Cassidy\nJoin Mohonk Preserve\, home of "The Gunks\," Chief Ranger for a presentation breaking down and detailing their first of its kind climbing specific Preventative Search and Rescue program. The Mohonk Preserve has been partnering with the folks from Accidents in North American Climbing and their research associates to develop a multi-faceted\, evidence based program to help reduce climbing related incidents and accidents in the Shawangunks.&nbsp\;\n\nThrough the Lookng Glass - how culture inflects messages and expectations around risk management | Blaire Modic\nThis interactive session supports field-based practitioners working in cross-cultural environments\, where risk management must be balanced with diverse cultural perspectives among key collaborators.\nThis session examines how staff training and risk management protocols are inflected by cultural differences\, sometimes leading to misalignment between team members\, as well as between field practitioners and central office leadership.\n\nHofstede’s cultural dimensions provide a theoretical framework. One especially useful dimension is “external control\,” or the degree to which members of a cultural group believe outcomes are dictated by forces outside their control.\nParticipants will examine the nature of these challenges and their potential impact on program effectiveness and compliance with risk management protocols while respecting the inherent value of a culturally diverse team. Through storytelling and practical examples\, the session highlights strategies for anticipating and bridging cultural gaps while maintaining the integrity of risk management practices. The session equips participants with tools to foster clearer communication\, stronger collaboration\, and more culturally sensitive program delivery.\n\nWFR/WFA Patient Assessment en Español | Sergio Juarez\nIf you are a WFR/WFA already AND speak Spanish at a conversational level\, you are invited to come learn/practice the Patient Assessment System in Spanish. We will review the PA vocabulary and some of the most common answers we can expect from our patients.Then\, we will have some scenarios to practice. The objective is to help us feel ready to provide help even when there may be a language barrier.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
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DTSTART:20261021T140000Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast (Meal Plan only)
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CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20261021T153000Z
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SUMMARY:“No one was injured” (or were they?) Reducing risk factors & increasing protective factors for psychological stress injury following adverse field incidents
DESCRIPTION:First aid scenarios\, natural disasters\, and accidents can result in unstable scenes and medical first aid needs. But what about those who witness an adverse event\, those who provide critical first aid\, or groups that are part of a “near miss”? While most people who experience a potentially traumatic event do not go on to experience lasting post-traumatic stress symptoms\, the potential for psychological injury\, burnout\, trauma\, and stress injuries is real\, and can be mitigated with awareness and action. Here we explore 1) Risk factors for psychological stress and trauma injuries following an adverse event\, 2) Protective factors that increase psychological resilience\, and 3) Simple awareness and action steps that organizations can incorporate in their risk management plans to mitigate risk factors and increase protective factors for staff\, participants\, and others affected by a potentially traumatic field incident.
CATEGORIES:EMERGENCY PLANNING & CRISIS RESPONSE
LOCATION:Multnomah\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T153000Z
DTEND:20261021T170000Z
SUMMARY:Navigating the ADA and Employee Reasonable Accommodation Requests
DESCRIPTION:The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)\, or similar state counterparts\, apply to most employers. The protections it offers\, and what it requires of both employers and employees can be incredibly confusing. This presentation will offer a step-by-step approach to help you determine if the ADA applies\; what steps you need to take as an employer to prevent ADA discrimination and appropriately consider reasonable accommodation requests\; how to vet reasonable accommodation requests\; and how to avoid discrimination and retaliation claims.
CATEGORIES:LEGAL & INSURANCE
LOCATION:Clark\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20261021T153000Z
DTEND:20261021T170000Z
SUMMARY:Exclusive Spaces: Managing Inherent Risks of Racism in Outdoor Spaces CORE
DESCRIPTION:Traveling as a visibly marginalized group poses inherent risks to programs and participants. With 25+ years of experience traveling in predominantly white outdoor spaces as People of Color\, City Kids continues to develop a holistic approach to reducing the risk of emotional or physical harm to participants and staff through program design\, staff training\, incident mitigation and response. This presentation aims to provide a framework and replicable tools for other organizations.
CATEGORIES:MENTAL SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
LOCATION:Washington\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T153000Z
DTEND:20261021T170000Z
SUMMARY:Creating a Just Safety Culture in Your Camp
DESCRIPTION:Child protection policies are essential\, and to be effective they must become a living part of your camp culture. This workshop will discuss how to incorporate safety policies into your organization from the ground up and create a safety culture that is ingrained in every part of your camp culture.
CATEGORIES:PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Weyerhaeuser\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T153000Z
DTEND:20261021T170000Z
SUMMARY:Using Medical and Behavioral Protocols to Support Field Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:Medical and behavior protocols support effective decision making in the field. They allow field staff to manage risk and make decisions in ambiguous and complex situations\, support consistency across a program\, add valuable expertise and common language\, and aid decision making in real time. In this workshop\, we’ll explore case studies to deepen understanding of how protocols are applied and how to write them for usability\, as well as review how they’re developed and updated.
CATEGORIES:STAFF TRAINING & DECISION MAKING
LOCATION:Clackamas\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T170000Z
DTEND:20261021T173000Z
SUMMARY:Snack Break & Exhibitor Hall Open
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CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T173000Z
DTEND:20261021T190000Z
SUMMARY:Not Your Typical Incident: Applying Incident Command to “Non-Normal” Administrative Crises
DESCRIPTION:Incident command systems are typically designed for field-based emergencies\, but what happens when the crisis is administrative? Organizations also face “non-normal” incidents such as government shutdowns\, sudden funding disruptions\, regional natural disasters\, and pandemic impacts that require rapid\, coordinated responses across teams. This session explores how incident command structure (ICS) can be adapted to manage complex\, organization-wide disruptions. Using a case study from the Student Conservation Association (SCA)\, presenters will walk through how ICS principles were applied to stabilize operations\, reallocate resources\, and support staff\, participants\, and partners during last year’s federal government shutdown and AmeriCorps grant terminations. Participants will learn a practical framework for structuring response efforts\, clarifying roles\, and identifying key operational risks. Through guided discussion and hands-on activities\, attendees will begin developing a tailored response plan for an administrative incident relevant to their own organization. This session is ideal for program leaders\, risk managers\, and operations staff seeking to strengthen organizational resilience beyond traditional field incidents.
CATEGORIES:EMERGENCY PLANNING & CRISIS RESPONSE
LOCATION:Multnomah\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T173000Z
DTEND:20261021T190000Z
SUMMARY:Accimapping: Theory to Practice
DESCRIPTION:Systems based risk management has been a leading theory and approach explored at WRMC and throughout the outdoor education risk management community over the past decade. Specifically\, accimaps\, and accimapping\, has been shown to be a leading new practice to better understand how accidents occur and how to better inspect systems within and beyond organizations. In particular\, accimapping are a useful tool to identify "systems hazards\," which might not be immediately visible in a linear\, chain-of-risk approach to incident analysis. This presentation will look to show how a collaborative accimapping exercise after an incident occurs in the field (with both administration and field instructors) can give an organization tangible action steps and tools to reduce risk in the future. We will look at a specific incident that occurred during the Wild Rockies Field Institute's (WRFI) 2024 season\, dig into the process of debriefing and accimapping together\, and look at some of the outcomes and changes WRFI has made since then to address systemic issues uncovered.
CATEGORIES:FIELD PRACTICES
LOCATION:Clackamas\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T173000Z
DTEND:20261021T190000Z
SUMMARY:Legal Issues 101: The Basics You Need to Know CORE
DESCRIPTION:You know a lot about operating your program. How much do you know about the legal issues? This presentation provides an overview of the basics: what to tell participants when collecting medical information\, what you shouldn’t say in your marketing materials\, what to do with releases after you collect them\, the key legal issues to address immediately after a serious incident\, what indemnity is and why you should care\, what discoverability is\, and other topics.
CATEGORIES:LEGAL & INSURANCE
LOCATION:Weyerhaeuser\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T173000Z
DTEND:20261021T190000Z
SUMMARY:Neurospicy: Supporting Neurodivergent Staff and Participants
DESCRIPTION:Neurodivergent participants on our outdoor trips are becoming more and more common\, and that’s amazing! This shows that differing brains feel embraced by the outdoor industry\, and don’t feel siloed into solely participating in Wilderness Therapy. With more participants than ever (and leaders!) identifying as neurodivergent in our outdoor programs\, it is imperative administrators and field staff seek to anticipate the needs and unique risks of this broad population so we may best support them before\, during\, and after their trip. We’ll learn about Universal Design Framework\, Essential Eligibility Criteria\, and ADA Reasonable Accommodations. As we delve in\, we’ll quickly learn how adapting outdoor programs using this lens actually improves our program for all\, not just some.
CATEGORIES:MENTAL SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
LOCATION:Washington\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9be0f891eb47e38cf9ab5e2769af9ad5
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/9be0f891eb47e38cf9ab5e2769af9ad5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T173000Z
DTEND:20261021T190000Z
SUMMARY:Balancing Inclusion and Compliance: Strategies for Meeting AEE Standards Amid Political Change
DESCRIPTION:Expanded research into human dimensions of risk management has revealed that psychological safety and a sense of belonging are central to improving program learning outcomes and strengthening an organization’s safety culture. AEE has integrated these insights into its accreditation framework\, which includes seven standards that address psychological safety\, diversity\, and inclusion. AEE also requires accredited organizations to comply with all federal\, state\, and local laws and regulations. The current sociopolitical climate has created some conflict for organizations and their ability to comply with and report on the applicable standards. This workshop will review the seven standards that address inclusion\, diversity\, and psychological safety and will discuss various approaches organizations are taking to navigate them within their local contexts. Attendees will consider how to implement prudent legal strategies that continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of staff and participants
CATEGORIES:PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Clark\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c571637fb2e92faee717e270346b7f01
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/c571637fb2e92faee717e270346b7f01
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T190000Z
DTEND:20261021T200000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch (all attendees)
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5234cf0061a1f20068d1d74e10844180
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/5234cf0061a1f20068d1d74e10844180
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T200000Z
DTEND:20261021T203000Z
SUMMARY:Community Recgonition Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d81038d669db299fc119fced1c5fc03a
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/d81038d669db299fc119fced1c5fc03a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T203000Z
DTEND:20261021T213000Z
SUMMARY:Making the Call: Climate Risk Decision-Making in the Field
DESCRIPTION:As climate-driven hazards intensify\, outdoor program leaders are increasingly required to make high-stakes decisions under uncertain and rapidly changing conditions. This session explores practical decision-making frameworks that support effective risk management before\, during\, and after climate-related incidents. Using case studies like wildfires\, flash flooding\, and extreme heat\, participants will examine how critical decisions are made in the field\, what information is available at the time\, and how outcomes are shaped by those choices. Through facilitated discussion\, attendees will analyze key decision points such as when to modify or cancel programming\, how to establish evacuation triggers\, and how to balance competing risks to participants\, staff\, and organizational continuity. The session emphasizes transferable tools and frameworks that can be applied across camps\, conservation corps\, guiding operations\, and other outdoor programs. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen decision-making processes\, improve communication under pressure\, and build more adaptive\, climate-informed risk management systems.
CATEGORIES:FIELD PRACTICES
LOCATION:Multnomah\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2ce26ee06e75379ced3a4cdce71eacbc
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/2ce26ee06e75379ced3a4cdce71eacbc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T203000Z
DTEND:20261021T213000Z
SUMMARY:How a Climber Got Convicted of Manslaughter
DESCRIPTION:A climbing date gone bad\, a fatal winter ascent\, and a criminal conviction: A case study in how bad decision-making led to a manslaughter conviction. In February 2026\, a climber was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter for the death of his girlfriend on the Grossglockner in Austria after abandoning his exhausted partner near the summit. The conviction was based on lack of experience\, insufficient equipment\, communication challenges\, not turning back in time\, and a cascade of bad decision-making. This session will examine what happened\, the climber’s defense and justifications for his decisions\, and why the court found him guilty. The judge was a climber and mountain rescuer so offered a uniquely qualified perspective to the case. While Austrian law is very different from the laws in the United States and Canada\, this session will explore how the court established that the defendant owed his girlfriend a duty of care and how his actions fell short of reasonable alpine climbing standards.
CATEGORIES:LEGAL & INSURANCE
LOCATION:Clark\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c01edfb8c2b9a44950ba28ceda0e28cd
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/c01edfb8c2b9a44950ba28ceda0e28cd
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T203000Z
DTEND:20261021T213000Z
SUMMARY:Resilience in the Mountains\, A Body Centered\, Nervous System Approach to Increasing Resiliency
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear in the mountains? Or felt the need to agree with others against what your intuition was telling you? Have you experienced a difficult or terrifying situation that has been hard to deal with\, even months or years after the event? When crisis situations arise in the mountains\, our brains sense the stress and the nervous system reacts\, often without our conscious input. These reactions may be unhelpful in a crisis. Instead\, when we can connect - to our body\, our environment and others - we will respond more calmly and effectively. Join me in an experiential exploration of the nervous system and how we can harness it’s power to help us stabilize any situation in the mountains and beyond.
CATEGORIES:MENTAL SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
LOCATION:Washington\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:76058af4d86bab3e6cd7d0562252bf27
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/76058af4d86bab3e6cd7d0562252bf27
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T203000Z
DTEND:20261021T213000Z
SUMMARY:Vini\, Vedi\, VUCA\, Pura Vida – Navigating Health & Safety for International Programs
DESCRIPTION:We’ll provide an overview of the most salient challenges for operating/managing overseas programs in our current VUCA (Volatile\, Uncertain\, Complex\, Ambiguous) World. We’ll also look at the challenges of melding local competence (culture\, language\, sensibilities) with U.S. standards for health\, safety and security. Where disruption is one of the few certainties\, translating uncertainty into equations of risk becomes critical for decision making with implications for info acquisition\, flexibility and resilience. We’ll initially present a macro-overview of navigating health\, safety and security abroad\, and then look at how the principles and the realities play out in an Outward Bound program in Central America.
CATEGORIES:PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Weyerhaeuser\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d2194e4e26ce23b4590c2146ad0bc861
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/d2194e4e26ce23b4590c2146ad0bc861
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T203000Z
DTEND:20261021T213000Z
SUMMARY:Participants in Distress: Developing a framework for mental health response in the field
DESCRIPTION:Mental health concerns\, particularly anxiety and depression\, are on the rise in our society\, including across college campuses. Many outdoor programs\, especially those in collegiate settings\, can see the effects of this firsthand through the increase in both number and severity of behavioral and mental health related incidents in the field. At our program\, student guides are trained on mental health emergency response and given tools to use to help keep participants physically and emotionally safe in the field. In this workshop we will discuss the importance of being proactive around mental health incident response and how to support trip leaders in gaining confidence and competence in this area. Attendees will have an opportunity to share experiences and successes\, and will walk away with resources to help implement similar strategies at their outdoor programs.
CATEGORIES:STAFF TRAINING & DECISION MAKING
LOCATION:Clackamas\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a77a423e3a411ba09dfda95912f295cc
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/a77a423e3a411ba09dfda95912f295cc
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T213000Z
DTEND:20261021T220000Z
SUMMARY:Snack Break & Exhibitor Hall Open
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c8ef8a62efde4d11d0396d1a90324b60
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/c8ef8a62efde4d11d0396d1a90324b60
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T220000Z
DTEND:20261021T233000Z
SUMMARY:Building Climate Change Resilience in the Outdoor Industry
DESCRIPTION:Utilizing our peer-reviewed study of climate impacts on outdoor programs (2025)\, we will present an overview of the sector’s self-assessment of the impacts of climate change on operations and perception of preparedness to face these burgeoning challenges. We will introduce our Climate Resilience Plan based on the UN’s Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and demonstrate how to apply it at the organizational level. We will offer strategies for building early warning systems and highlight new decision-making challenges faced by programs. We’ll discuss how to leverage and augment existing tools to better represent the new risks posed by extreme weather events and wildfires. Finally\, we will review how organizations can operationalize contributions to climate change solutions.
CATEGORIES:EMERGENCY PLANNING & CRISIS RESPONSE
LOCATION:Multnomah\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:52f79792d70a1d55f74d72bdd0def95d
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/52f79792d70a1d55f74d72bdd0def95d
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T220000Z
DTEND:20261021T233000Z
SUMMARY:Contemporary Critical Incident Management Planning
DESCRIPTION:Effective critical incident management requires extraordinary capabilities precisely when organizations are most vulnerable. Research consistently demonstrates that during crises\, decision-making quality deteriorates significantly compared to normal operations. The paradox is clear: our need for adaptability\, clear judgment\, and leadership from both the field and the office peaks exactly when these qualities become most difficult to maintain. This workshop delivers a practical\, evidence-informed framework for developing robust critical incident management systems for outdoor and adventure programs. Participants will engage with realistic scenarios that highlight the cognitive and operational challenges that emerge during critical incidents\, while exploring proven planning methodologies that address these challenges and support the needs of a wide range of stakeholders. The session emphasizes that effective response begins with systematic preparation. Attendees will receive practical tools and templates for immediate implementation\, enabling the development of customized critical incident management plans appropriate to their specific operational contexts. By workshop conclusion\, participants will have the knowledge and resources needed to thoroughly assess and strengthen their organization's capacity to manage critical incidents compassionately and effectively.
CATEGORIES:EMERGENCY PLANNING & CRISIS RESPONSE
LOCATION:Clackamas\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:85354a30914b4494c49b231307b7c042
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/85354a30914b4494c49b231307b7c042
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T220000Z
DTEND:20261021T233000Z
SUMMARY:Cold Water Safety Best Practices - Avoiding Fatalities and Lawsuits
DESCRIPTION:The hazards of cold water immersion are well-documented and have been known for over 50 years. Despite extensive scientific research and a large number of close calls and fatalities\, tragic incidents continue to occur every year. Cold water close calls and fatalities are almost always preventable\, yet many outdoor programs and commercial outfitters fail to implement best practices. Fatalities are devastating to family and friends\, and also undermine the goals and objectives of outdoor programs. Wrongful death settlements alone can easily run into millions of dollars\, to say nothing of legal fees and adverse publicity. The keys to successful cold water risk management are awareness of the danger and following best practices for cold water safety. There are Five Golden Rules of cold water safety. Each is important\, but it's the combination of all five that empower you to build a robust cold water safety net. Recognition and application of cold water safety best practices empower program administrators\, trip leaders\, instructors\, and participants to enhance program safety through the assessment and management of cold water risks.
CATEGORIES:FIELD PRACTICES
LOCATION:Weyerhaeuser\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2da68be1f8af776e2d2be7a076e6213f
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/2da68be1f8af776e2d2be7a076e6213f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T220000Z
DTEND:20261021T233000Z
SUMMARY:Responding to Mental Health in the Field: Support\, Presence\, and Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Mental health concerns\, including suicide risk\, are increasingly encountered in outdoor and experiential settings. Many professionals have received training in approaches such as Mental Health First Aid\, which build awareness and confidence in supporting individuals in distress. In acute situations\, however\, the challenge is often less about identifying a specific diagnosis and more about how to respond and what to do next.
CATEGORIES:MENTAL SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
LOCATION:Clark\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ea04708db8dba36f10a655fb87de8972
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/ea04708db8dba36f10a655fb87de8972
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T220000Z
DTEND:20261021T233000Z
SUMMARY:Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response: developing comprehensive practices\, navigating awkward conversations\, and responding to incidents
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, participants explore the Socioecological Model—a harm reduction framework for assessing and strengthening organizational approaches to sexual misconduct. Together\, we’ll assess your team’s efforts to set expectations for appropriate conduct and their readiness to prevent and respond to incidents of sexual misconduct and related encounters. The session covers key legal considerations\, with practical\, adaptable policy recommendations tailored to your unique work in outdoor education settings.
CATEGORIES:PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Washington\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9ccd6ced21718b2d7448d6645236a6b3
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/9ccd6ced21718b2d7448d6645236a6b3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261021T234500Z
DTEND:20261022T011500Z
SUMMARY:Structured Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join peers for engaging and information conversations\, and hear how like-organizations manage similar challenges. Hosted by WRMC Steering Committee members\, topics are provided and volunteers facilitate small group discussions. The goal is to provide a venue for conference attendees to connect and network\, and share similar challenges and ideas to help improve their programs.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6d4ede614d2cb86cf3cb6aba50b764a5
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/6d4ede614d2cb86cf3cb6aba50b764a5
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T140000Z
DTEND:20261022T153000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast (Meal Plan only)
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:41e748a760e67a86a30797f21f1b45e6
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/41e748a760e67a86a30797f21f1b45e6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T153000Z
DTEND:20261022T170000Z
SUMMARY:NOLS Crisis Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Responding to a crisis\, such as a participant fatality\, is complex. It can also be stressful and chaotic. A crisis has the potential to overwhelm an organization's staff and resources\, threatening the ability to run programs in the short or long-term. Having a response plan in place that addresses foreseeable needs allows the people in your organization to focus on inevitable surprises and lays the foundation for a thorough and compassionate response. This workshop will provide a starting point for creating or refining a crisis management plan\, with a focus on the administrative response versus the in-field actions. We will use a NOLS case study to illustrate one approach to crisis planning\, and will also identify potential modifications for smaller organizations.
CATEGORIES:EMERGENCY PLANNING & CRISIS RESPONSE
LOCATION:Multnomah\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b972589419363a1891d2f1e0fc9c2f85
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/b972589419363a1891d2f1e0fc9c2f85
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T153000Z
DTEND:20261022T170000Z
SUMMARY:The Poop Panel: Health\, Hygiene\, and Habitats when “Human Waste” Happens
DESCRIPTION:Everyone poops – but in the field\, how we manage it can have real consequences for participant and ecosystem health\, group dynamics\, and organizational risk.\n \n This candid\, practical panel brings together experts in field protocols\, wilderness medicine\, youth program design and implementation\, land management\, and both wilderness and global travel programs to explore the challenges of human waste in field settings.\n \n Panelists will use real-world scenarios (some routine\, some messy) to examine gastrointestinal illness prevention and management\, human waste disposal\, outbreak response\, Leave No Trace considerations\, and public lands regulations. Panelists will also share a variety of approaches to communicating about poop that foster a positive risk management culture with participants and field staff. We will address youth-specific challenges (e.g.\, “poop avoidance”) and inclusion (e.g.\, pre-existing health issues\, cultural sensitivity\, gender dynamics).\n \n Attendees will leave with (1) actionable frameworks for prevention\, decision-making\, and incident response\, (2) an up-to-date understanding of wilderness medicine protocols for assessment and treatment of gastrointestinal illnesses\, and (3) practical tools for teaching\, normalizing\, and managing one of the most universal (and operationally complex) aspects of outdoor programs.
CATEGORIES:FIELD PRACTICES
LOCATION:Clackamas\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ca40d622c9ac3b6fff9d99d6315c9872
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/ca40d622c9ac3b6fff9d99d6315c9872
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T153000Z
DTEND:20261022T170000Z
SUMMARY:A flash flood\, a fatality\, a lawsuit. A case study in critical incident response and preparing to successfully defend a lawsuit.
DESCRIPTION:Join outdoor recreation attorney Leah Corrigan for a candid discussion of a river fatality in Grand Canyon on a commercial river trip. We will delve into risk management strategies that ultimately led to a favorable result in litigation. From risk management preparedness to immediate response and litigation\, the session will explore tangible takeaways for managers and outdoor professionals.
CATEGORIES:LEGAL & INSURANCE
LOCATION:Weyerhaeuser\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:671a055a0daf0d2ab4084a6a0b0e7c76
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/671a055a0daf0d2ab4084a6a0b0e7c76
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T153000Z
DTEND:20261022T170000Z
SUMMARY:Positive Masculinity: A Relational Approach to Managing Behavioral Risks with Boys & Young Men
DESCRIPTION:Current research suggests that boys and young men are experiencing increased rates of online gender bias socialization\, behavioral dysregulation\, and a lack of prosocial skill development. They need experiential programs more than ever. Yet\, mental health challenges\, social isolation\, rampant misogyny\, and the lure of the harmful version of masculinity found in the “manosphere” all present formidable challenges to educators working to create healthy group cultures in their programs. We are left with this paradox: how do we mitigate the social challenges young men bring with them into our programs while also nurturing and supporting them to be the best version of themselves? In this workshop\, we will explore common sources of male socialization\, the role of edgy humor amongst groups of boys\, and discuss accountability processes that will allow young men to feel supported while also being held to high expectations. Ultimately\, participants will leave with strategies\, approaches\, and tools to manage the risk potential young men bring towards themselves and others in experiential programs.
CATEGORIES:MENTAL SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
LOCATION:Washington\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b190dc490c8e185920ba877c2b95496b
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/b190dc490c8e185920ba877c2b95496b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T153000Z
DTEND:20261022T170000Z
SUMMARY:Creating Influence as a Safety Leader
DESCRIPTION:Safety leaders in outdoor programs are often accountable for safety outcomes\, yet they have little positional authority to direct decisions or set organizational priorities. This is a structural challenge\, not a personal one\, and it's commonly faced by risk managers\, program directors\, and anyone who wears a safety leadership hat as part of their role.
CATEGORIES:PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Clark\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fd4e954c361c9aecbcc1f64d0f0c673b
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/fd4e954c361c9aecbcc1f64d0f0c673b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T170000Z
DTEND:20261022T173000Z
SUMMARY:Snack Break & Exhibitor Hall Open
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a240b9b54d3b4633951901d67ce0076c
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/a240b9b54d3b4633951901d67ce0076c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T190000Z
SUMMARY:Bystander Intervention Tools for Outdoor Trips & Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Abuse\, bullying\, harassment\, coercive dynamics\, and harmful group behavior do not disappear in wilderness settings. In many cases\, isolation\, fatigue\, hierarchy\, and tight-knit outdoor communities make these dynamics harder to name and riskier to interrupt. This session begins by examining the context in which harm occurs\, including power\, identity\, social cohesion\, and the small-community dynamics that often shape silence.\n \n From there\, participants are introduced to a structured Intervention Ecosystem that clarifies when and how to intervene across the full spectrum. We move from pre-trip norm setting and prevention\, to in-the-moment responses with friends or teammates\, to responding when witnessing potential domestic violence or escalating harm on the trail\, and finally to leadership accountability and culture-level follow-through.\n \n Rather than offering vague encouragement to “speak up\,” this session provides practical decision frameworks and field-ready tools that help outdoor professionals interrupt harm without escalating risk or compounding shame.\n \n Participants leave with clearer thresholds\, concrete language\, and strategies to strengthen accountability while protecting both individuals and group integrity.
CATEGORIES:EMERGENCY PLANNING & CRISIS RESPONSE
LOCATION:Washington\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7aae8f078aa66d942849015a7d00141b
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/7aae8f078aa66d942849015a7d00141b
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T190000Z
SUMMARY:Have You Got It Covered? Insurance 101 - The Basics
DESCRIPTION:In part one of the presentation participants will learn the basics of securing an adequate insurance program for an outdoor organization. Topics will include conducting a risk assessment and navigating a claim\, as well as reviewing the fundamentals of the most important insurance policies: General Liability\, Auto\, Workers Compensation\, Umbrella\, D&O\, Employment Practices\, Crime\, Cyber\, Property and other miscellaneous policies. Are you confident your insurance policies are properly protecting your organization's assets and reputation? Do you understand what is required of you\, the insured\, to trigger coverage. In part two the presenters will facilitate several case studies to help participants understand how to navigate several different types of insurance claims.
CATEGORIES:LEGAL & INSURANCE
LOCATION:Weyerhaeuser\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8e182b8f7e8402bb4f27b7e2097f167a
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/8e182b8f7e8402bb4f27b7e2097f167a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T190000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond the Incident: Buildling Sustainable Mental Health Support in the Outdoor Industry
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop explores how outdoor organizations can better support staff mental health beyond immediate incident response. Drawing on experiences from SOAR and lessons learned from peer support groups for outdoor trauma\, participants will examine both the challenges and opportunities of providing mid- to long-term care in a field shaped by isolation\, seasonality\, and high-performance expectations.
CATEGORIES:MENTAL SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
LOCATION:Multnomah\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3abf026762e474a1d4279165fbfe6f59
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/3abf026762e474a1d4279165fbfe6f59
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T190000Z
SUMMARY:Outdoor Classrooms In Transition; Navigating the Risks of a Changing Federal Landscape
DESCRIPTION:In the turbulent period since January 2025\, agency management of the public lands and waters that serve as our outdoor classrooms has changed\, and more changes are in the works. A few of these changes will create new opportunities for outdoor programs. However\, most of these changes will shatter management norms that have existed on public lands for many years. In their place\, the Administration will establish new norms that prioritize mining\, logging\, and energy development\, and increase access for motorized vehicles. Inevitably\, this shift will impact outdoor programs that take place on public lands\, as extractive activities and motorized use become visible in areas where we have historically provided programming or conservation work. This session will update previous presentations on the agency policy changes currently underway and consider how these changes will impact the risk profile and program effectiveness of outdoor programming that makes use of nearby landscapes. After we have laid out the current state of public lands\, we will shift into a discussion of how to apply risk management models to proactively assess these dynamic risks and allocate resources accordingly\, and invite participants to apply these models to their own organizational situations and programs.
CATEGORIES:PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Clark\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b0ae20b849692adb4eec55808661e79f
URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/b0ae20b849692adb4eec55808661e79f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T173000Z
DTEND:20261022T190000Z
SUMMARY:Beyond Imparting Knowledge: Mentorship That Builds Self-Awareness and Empowerment CORE
DESCRIPTION:Mentorship goes beyond imparting knowledge. It is about helping emerging leaders grow confident in their decision-making\, develop sound judgment\, and gain a deeper understanding of their own capabilities and limits so they can lead others safely and effectively.\n\nSelf-awareness and empowerment are often viewed as natural by-products of gaining experience and learning new skills. But what if we challenged that notion? What if we treated them not as benevolent outcomes\, but as concrete skills we can actively train and strengthen.\n\nIn this workshop\, we will explore practical techniques for mentoring with intention focusing specifically on how to cultivate self-awareness and empowerment as core leadership skills in the outdoor leaders you mentor.\n\n
CATEGORIES:STAFF TRAINING & DECISION MAKING
LOCATION:Clackamas\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T190000Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch (all attendees)
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CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/96dee5039879b37238d015ee589cb9c3
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T203000Z
DTEND:20261022T213000Z
SUMMARY:Tell Your Risk Management Story: How to Better Share Incidents From the Field to Sharpen Your Skills\, Strengthen Learning Outcomes\, and Enhance Your Career
DESCRIPTION:When you work in the field long enough\, you soon find yourself with a catalog of stories to tell at happy hour\, or around the campfire\, about the incidents and near misses you’ve experienced in your career. These stories can be challenging to share\, or quite exciting and fun. The presenters of this workshop will argue that storytelling is a skill that can be developed\, and is a skill that has immense value for guides and educators who both manage risk in the wilderness setting\, and teach others to develop their own risk management practices. First\, this workshop will give participants an opportunity to “tell” a personal risk management story. Then\, attendees will receive some guiding frameworks on how to increase the impact of their story based on the goal of sharing their story\, and the venue in which the story is shared. The discussion will prompt weaving the story into their debrief practices\, lesson plans\, and job interviews. This workshop will be of value for all attendees\, but may be of particular utility for earlier career field professionals looking to reflect and speak to recent incidents in their developing career.
CATEGORIES:FIELD PRACTICES
LOCATION:Weyerhaeuser\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/dc66c12aa182d3bf79f3cecbde660986
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T203000Z
DTEND:20261022T213000Z
SUMMARY:Strategic Communication: Mastering the Art of Challenging Conversation and De-escalation
DESCRIPTION:This session offers a comprehensive look at the strategies and skills necessary for mastering challenging conversations and effectively managing conflict. Beginning with self-regulation techniques that focus on maintaining composure and mental clarity under pressure we will then build on that foundation and examine how to use empathy and strategic\, non-threatening language to redirect difficult behavior\, setting the stage for positive outcomes. Participants will learn a range of de-escalation strategies\, from foundational active listening and rapport-building to higher-level techniques for early intervention. Whether you are new to these concepts or looking to refine your existing skills\, you will leave this session with a clear framework for preventing escalation and turning difficult encounters into productive dialogues.
CATEGORIES:MENTAL SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
LOCATION:Washington\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/8f892ebb1583c1cad724ecb274bb4723
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T203000Z
DTEND:20261022T213000Z
SUMMARY:Hire Better: Discussing An Outdoor Education Hiring Norm
DESCRIPTION:Many employers hire new staff at the base of their organizational framework\, with more advanced roles being filled by internal applicants. We will discuss pros and cons of this practice\, strategies for applicants to better present their experience when applying for leadership roles\, how administrators can be more open to skilled external applicants\, and ways to support your own staff in carrying their value forward when they go somewhere other than your organization.
CATEGORIES:PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Multnomah\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/30ed6074640808e2a1f46d59a261f07d
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T203000Z
DTEND:20261022T213000Z
SUMMARY:Self-Reliance in the Age of Field Technology: What We’ve Gained\, What We’ve Lost\, and What We Choose
DESCRIPTION:Over the last few decades\, field technology has developed alongside evolving expectations of safety and communication among our clients and participants. How has this also influenced our sense of self-reliance and our ability to make sound decisions in the field independently? Join us for a discussion on how these changes have influenced our industry and our sense of self-reliance\, what we might want to reinvigorate among staff working in remote environments\, and what outdated ideas perhaps no longer serve us or our clients?
CATEGORIES:STAFF TRAINING & DECISION MAKING
LOCATION:Clark\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/7361731a757c116c585a73a6bcd29b7f
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T203000Z
DTEND:20261022T213000Z
SUMMARY:The Sociology of Risk: Identity and Meaning in the Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:The “FACETS” acronym is a widely used tool designed to help wilderness professionals avoid falling into heuristic traps. Yet accidents persist\, even among highly experienced guides. Rather than treating these incidents as lapses of judgement\, workshop participants will consider the following questions: What kind of person did this decision allow me to be at that moment? Which identities were being performed\, protected\, or threatened? What actions were or weren’t available given those identity commitments? Drawing on sociological theory\, this workshop reframes risk as not simply a question of rational decision making\, but as questions of meaning and identity. Heuristics are not just cognitive shortcuts\, but are socially patterned\, emerging through training\, organizational culture\, and cultural norms. Risk perception is not merely individual\, but produced through group dynamics\, communication\, and organizational culture. Participants will examine how situational pressures and organizational expectations shape judgment. Through guided reflection and discussion\, they will interrogate their own decision-making patterns and consider how “good judgment” is produced and constrained by identity.
CATEGORIES:STAFF TRAINING & DECISION MAKING
LOCATION:Clackamas\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/0b9c7a3b01b79adc974208581153f0da
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T213000Z
DTEND:20261022T220000Z
SUMMARY:Snack Break & Exhibitor Hall Open
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/e4e9c4207805d548662088c9fa936195
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T220000Z
DTEND:20261022T233000Z
SUMMARY:Navigating Critical Incident Stress: Support Strategies Before\, During\, and After the Event
DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of resilience\, wellness\, and stress management resources? It’s time to de-mystify the toolkit. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is a comprehensive body of knowledge offering practical skills to support groups and individuals throughout the entire lifecycle of an incident. In this interactive session\, we move beyond the buzzwords to provide a clear framework for the "Before\, During\, and After" phases of a crisis. Participants will explore the strengths and challenges of various support models—from building stress immunity to implementing field-ready peer support. You will leave with a set of versatile Quick-Reference Guides and learning activities designed for immediate application within your organization\, regardless of your leadership level or technical background.
CATEGORIES:EMERGENCY PLANNING & CRISIS RESPONSE
LOCATION:Washington\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/9ff6d281b8ca9bb393e37790ad8ceb17
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T220000Z
DTEND:20261022T233000Z
SUMMARY:Wilderness Medicine: What’s New and Evolving CORE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an update on what’s new in the field of wilderness medicine. We’ll explore evolving practices and revisit outdated ones\, with topics ranging from epinephrine administration and naloxone to blisters and tourniquet use. Refresh your skills and leave with the most up-to-date information currently being taught at NOLS Wilderness Medicine.
CATEGORIES:FIELD PRACTICES
LOCATION:Clackamas\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/1193437cfe194167daace4d58a8b3926
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T220000Z
DTEND:20261022T233000Z
SUMMARY:“We are Ready to Swear-in the Witness” – How Your Marketing and Policies Show Up in Litigation - A Deposition Simulation: Anne Jones v. ABC River Guides
DESCRIPTION:ABC River Guides has been sued in a personal injury action after Anne Jones fell out of an overturned raft\, hitting her head on a rock after her helmet fell off due to an allegedly faulty buckle. Now\, Bill Brown\, owner/operator of ABC will give a deposition in the case. Listen in as ABC"s lawyer prepared Mr. Brown for his deposition\, then watch a true-to-life simulation of the deposition with a debrief and Q&A to follow. Allegations/issues in the case include: insufficient informed consent\, understated risk of activity\, overstated training of personnel\, improperly maintained/damaged safety equipment\, failure to follow policies and procedures for equipment maintenance\, delay in emergency medical response.
CATEGORIES:LEGAL & INSURANCE
LOCATION:Clark\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/efad797ef74cbafbde2d54ad8d99a82c
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T220000Z
DTEND:20261022T233000Z
SUMMARY:The Information Gap: Using AI to Deliver the Right Answers at the Right Time in Outdoor Programs
DESCRIPTION:Most preventable issues in outdoor programs don’t start in the field—they start with missing\, unclear\, or inaccessible information. Participants arrive underprepared\, families misunderstand expectations\, and staff spend valuable time filling gaps instead of focusing on leadership and safety.
CATEGORIES:PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:Weyerhaeuser\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/153fbe9041ff3cf8ac45c56543179509
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T220000Z
DTEND:20261022T233000Z
SUMMARY:Short-Talk Series
DESCRIPTION:The short-talk series will have four presentations (of 18 minutes each) in this rapid-fire Ted Talk-style format!\n\nClosing the Coverage Gap: Participant Accident Insurance | Bill Smer\nThis session educates wilderness and outdoor risk professionals on how Participant Accident insurance strengthens overall risk management. It explores common injury scenarios\, explains where General Liability coverage falls short\, and highlights how Participant Accident helps address medical expenses quickly and regardless of fault. Using real‑world wilderness program examples\, attendees gain practical insight into how this coverage supports participant care\, reduces post‑incident conflict\, and complements existing insurance and safety practices—without replacing them.\n\nBelonging on the Border: Accessibility and Inclusivity in the Arizona-Sonora binational Sky Islands |&nbsp\;Katherine Gaia Barbaree\,&nbsp\;Xochitl Lopez\,&nbsp\;Karla Hernandez\nThe borderlands of the US Southwest are a highly politicized\, racialized\, and an increasingly militarized zone. How do we foster an environment of inclusivity and belonging that feels accessible and inclusive to those historically excluded from outdoor recreation and wilderness spaces? In this short talk\, participants will hear how one organization–Borderlands Restoration Network–develops and facilitates educational programs that transcend historical lines of who does and does not belong on public lands and outdoor spaces. In the mountainous Sky Island region of the Arizona-Sonora borderlands\, our education programs attempt to create and foster an environment of accessibility and inclusivity\, amidst a backdrop of larger\, dominating narrative that supports anything but.\n\nRisk Reduction PechaKucha: Soft Skills or Bust! | Andrea Kane \nA Short Talk in Three Acts Conveying Top Secret Soft-Skills-for-Risk-Reduction Tricks Learned Through 26 Years of Teaching Wilderness Emergency Medicine \n\nCrossing Borders: Managing Immigration Risk for International Student Travel | José González\nInternational student travel has become increasingly complex due to evolving immigration policies\, border enforcement practices\, and documentation requirements. Outdoor programs and schools now face additional risks when students cross international borders\, particularly when participants hold different citizenship statuses or visas.The session will examine emerging risk factors\, including customs searches of electronic devices\, changing travel restrictions\, documentation requirements for minors\, and procedures if a student is detained or delayed at a border crossing.Participants will leave with practical tools including a border-crossing documentation checklist\, staff preparation guidance\, and communication protocols for responding to immigration-related incidents. This session is designed for organizations running international programs in destinations where border processes can create operational risk.
CATEGORIES:SHORT-TALK SERIES
LOCATION:Multnomah\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/ccbf14bea5e4f1de24577b979b176b73
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261022T234500Z
DTEND:20261023T010000Z
SUMMARY:Keynote Address with Erick Cedeño | The Most Overlooked Expedition in American Outdoor History: Retracing the 1897 Buffalo Soldiers Bicycle Corps Expedition
DESCRIPTION:This keynote centers on the story of the Buffalo Soldiers Bicycle Corps and examines why one of the most ambitious expeditions in U.S. history remains largely unknown. It explores how narratives of exploration are shaped\, who gets remembered\, and how that influences participation and belonging in outdoor spaces today. Through retracing this journey\, Erick reflects on the role of storytelling in outdoor leadership\, the importance of representation\, and how revisiting overlooked histories can expand how we think about exploration\, risk\, and who the outdoors is for.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026wrmc.sched.com/event/904cb0b8a5e1eba2cd835df190210ee6
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DTSTAMP:20260604T054834Z
DTSTART:20261023T010000Z
DTEND:20261023T020000Z
SUMMARY:Conference Closing & Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Wrap up the conference with unstructured networking\, drinks\, and celebration! 
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING EVENT
LOCATION:Ballroom\, 909 N Hayden Island Dr\, Portland\, OR 97217
SEQUENCE:0
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