2026 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

Main Conference: Tuesday October 20 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Preconference: Monday October 19 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

*Schedule subject to change.

12:30pm PDT

Tuesday October 20, 2026 12:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

To register for this preconference workshop, purchase the"Parent Phone Call Lab" ticket on the registration page - additional cost $30

Phone 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.

Speakers

Paul Dreyer

Strategy Associate, Where There Be Dragons

Paul Dreyer (he/him) has worked throughout the world as a facilitator, presenter, curriculum designer, coach, expeditionary leader, RM consultant, and remote medicine instructor. After years as CEO of Avid4 Adventure, Paul became a consultant supporting multiple organizations, including... Read More →

Tuesday October 20, 2026 12:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Crown Zellerbach

Preconference