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2 About the Education Target Audience: Physicians and other medical professionals who engage in winter wilderness activities, including mountain travel, who counsel individuals who take part in such activities, or who practice in locations in which they are likely to encounter individuals who have been injured in such activities. a personal Message Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in a mountain environment. Demonstrate increased knowledge and skill in treating high altitude illness, hypothermia and cold injuries, and wound management. Understand avalanche rescue and evacuation of injured persons. Accreditation: The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The WMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: Most state Boards of Registered Nurses accept AMA Category 1 Credit as meeting continuing education requirements for license renewal. Nurses should check with their state board regarding use of CME credit. Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Wilderness Medical Society: If you are not a member of the Wilderness Medical Society, please visit wms.org to learn about the organization and how to become a member and get involved. Academy of Wilderness Medicine: Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine is designed for individuals who want to be acknowledged for their professional achievement in Wilderness Medicine, and wish to validate their training for their patients and clients. The Wilderness Medical Society serves as a clearinghouse for agencies, employers, and the general public wishing to verify that Fellows have met educational criteria in the discipline. (Individuals should realize that neither the Academy nor the Society vouch for the competency of any individual, only that he/ she has met established educational criteria.) WMS Members, Colleagues and Friends We invite you to join us in February at the WMS Winter Meeting: Wilderness and Mountain Medicine. This is not your typical ski conference, not even your typical wilderness medicine ski conference. This is a unique winter mountain meeting where you can ski, snowboard and snowshoe in beautiful Park City, Utah! But it is first and foremost about mountain medicine, wilderness education, Fellowship (in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine) and fellowship a gathering of like-minded souls. This year s WMS winter conference will provide the most up-to-date information in the fields of avalanche medicine, hypothermia and cold injuries, high-altitude illnesses, expedition and travel medicine, and more. We have assembled the world s leading experts in mountain and wilderness medicine to teach the core curriculum. Two intensive, experiential pre-conferences are being offered Advanced Wilderness Life Support and Level 1 Avalanche Course. During the conference, the optional workshops will provide you with necessary skills to survive in winter conditions as well as to manage common wilderness and winter emergencies. And the evening presentations will enlighten, inspire and entertain you. The Wilderness Medical Society celebrated its 25th anniversary and the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (AWM) inducted its second class of Fellows this past July. Even in these tough economic times, membership in the WMS is on the rise. And it is because of the tangibles of our mission advancement of healthcare, research, and education related to wilderness medicine and the intangible benefits of community and fellowship that our members share and our meetings offer. As Tom Meyer of Alabama, new WMS member and AWM Fellow candidate, wrote after attending his first meeting in July, This meeting was an amazing catalyst that will drive and maintain my profession and passion for years to come! We couldn t have said it better. Whether you re an accomplished expedition doctor or just beginning to gain an interest in wilderness medicine, the WMS Winter Meeting provides an exceptional opportunity for you to sharpen your knowledge and skills and to form new and lasting friendships. We hope you will join us this February in Utah and experience the Greatest Snow on Earth! Scott McIntosh, MD, MPH, FAWM Conference Chair Colin Grissom, MD, FAWM President, Wilderness Medical Society WMS WINTER MEETING: WILDERNESS AND MOUNTAIN MEDICINE offers up to a maximum of credits of the required 100 total credits of training and experience. The breakdown is: Core Credits Elective Credits photo courtesy: Andrew McLean 1

3 A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study. Chinese Proverb above photos courtesy: Andrew McLean DISTINGUISHED FACULTY Paul Auerbach, MD, MS, FACEP, FAWM Co-Founder and Past President, Wilderness Medical Society; Editor, Wilderness Medicine, 5th edition; Editor Emeritus, Wilderness & Environmental Medicine; Professor of Surgery, Div of Emergency Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center. Matt Hamonko, MD Wilderness Medicine/EMS Fellow, Emergency Medicine physician, University of Utah Div of Emergency Medicine. Research interests include pre-hospital airway management, downhill skiing injuries and the pre-hospital use of CPAP. Tod Schimelpfenig, WEMT, FAWM Curriculum Director, Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) of National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Mark Elstad, MD Professor of Medicine, University of Utah; Pulmonologist/Intensivist, Salt Lake City VA and University of Utah; Medical Director 2002 Olympic Games Polyclinic; extensive backcountry medical, research and rescue experience. Luanne Freer, MD, FACEP, FAWM Medical Director, Yellowstone National Park; Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge; Past-President, Wilderness Medical Society; Founder and Director, Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic. Thomas Higgins, MD Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Utah, specializing in orthopedic trauma surgery. Clinical areas of specialization include complex articular and pelvic injuries and research on tibial plateau fractures and the role of IGF-1 in cartilage repair. Jake Hutchinson Former Snow Safety Director at The Canyons Resort, currently Ski Patrol Director. Avalanche dog handler, trainer, and validator. Vice President of Wasatch Backcountry Rescue. American Avalanche Association certified instructor. Robert (Brownie) Schoene, MD, FACP Clinical Prof of Medicine, Div of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Washington, School of Medicine; PCCM practitioner & WWAMI Assoc. Director, Bozeman Deaconess Hospital; Past President, Wilderness Medical Society; Co-author, High Altitude Medicine and Physiology. Will Smith, MD, EMT-P, FAWM Medical Director, Grand Teton National Park, Teton County Search and Rescue, Jackson Hole Fire/EMS. Gordon Giesbrecht, PhD Professor of Thermophysiology; Head of the Laboratory for Exercise and Environmental Medicine; University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. Marion McDevitt, DO Wilderness Medicine/EMS Fellow, Emergency Medicine physician, University of Utah, Div of Emergency Medicine. Park City Mountain Patrol. Research interests include avalanche, hypothermia and cold injuries. Geoffrey Tabin, MD Professor of Surgery and Ophthalmology, University of Utah School of Medicine; Co-Director, Himalayan Cataract Project. Loren Greenway, PhD, FCCP, FAWM CEO and Board Member, Wilderness Medical Society; Chair, American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Allied Health Network. Scott McIntosh, MD, MPH, FAWM Conference Chair and Board Member, Wilderness Medical Society; Assistant Professor and Director of EMS and Wilderness Medicine Fellowship; Associate Medical Director, AirMed Transport Service, Div of Emergency Medicine, Univ of Utah. Bruce Tremper Director of the US Forest Service Utah Avalanche Forecast Center. Well-known authority on avalanches and avalanche rescue. Author, Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain. Colin Grissom, MD, FAWM President, Wilderness Medical Society; Critical Care Physician and Assistant Medical Director of Life Flight, IMC Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah; Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine. Andrew McLean Professional ski mountaineer; guidebook author; avalanche forecaster (ret); mountain climbing equipment designer; expedition leader; writer and photographer. Faculty Disclosure: All participating faculty are required to disclose any real or apparent conflicts of interest related to the content of their presentations. It is the policy of the Wilderness Medical Society to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. 2 Peter Hackett, MD Director, Institute for Altitude Medicine, Telluride, CO; Clinical Director, Altitude Research Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine; Director of Emergency Services, Telluride Medical Center. DeVon Hale, MD Professor of Medicine and Medical Director, Travel Medicine Clinic, University of Utah. Craig Panos, MD Emergency physician and Medical Advisor to Silver Mtn Ski Patrol and Resort in Kellogg, Idaho; US Ski Team Physician; Certified Ski Coach; Clinical Instructor, University of Washington School of Medicine. Marty Radwin, MD Professional member of American Avalanche Association. Presently practices at the Granger Medical Clinic, Salt Lake City. Previously served as Medical Advisor and active member of the Weber County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Wilderness Medical Society acknowledges the following organizations and staff for their expertise and participation in this conference. They are invaluable. Advanced Wilderness Life Support Canyons Ski Patrol Life Flight Utah Mountain Adventures (UMA)

4 program Schedule FRIDAY & SATURDAY, February :00pm Preconferences & OPTIONAL WORKSHOP (see Page 4 for details) AWLS - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Level 1 Avalanche Course Introduction to Backcountry Touring 6:00-6:05pm 6:05-7:00pm 7:00-8:00pm 8:00-9:00pm 7:00-7:30am 7:30-7:40am 7:40-8:30am 8:30-8:45am 8:45-9:15am 9:15-9:45am 9:45-10:15am 10:30am-4:00pm 10:30am-4:00pm 10:30am-4:00pm 4:00-4:40pm 4:40-5:20pm 5:20-6:10pm SATURDAY, February 21 REGISTRATION OPENS Welcome and Introduction Dr. McIntosh Avalanche Safety Mr. Tremper ( ) EVENING PRESENTATION Guests welcome STEEP Big Mountains and Extreme Skiing Mr. McLean ( ) OPENING RECEPTION SUNDAY, February 22 BREAKFAST Morning Announcements Dr. McIntosh Organized Avalanche Rescue: The National Ski Patrol Protocol Dr. Radwin ( )* BREAK Avalanche Victim Physiology and Medical Treatment Dr. Grissom ( )* Hypothermia Recognition/ Treatment, Focus on Hypothermia in Avalanche Burial Victims Dr. Grissom ( )* Winter Sports Orthopedic Injuries: Diagnosis, Field Stabilization and Definitive Treatment Dr. Higgins ( )* WORKSHOPS, SKIING/ BOARDING or FREE TIME OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS (see Page 4 for descriptions and fees) Pre-Conference Level 1 Avalanche Course (Field Session) Avalanche Awareness (on Snowshoes or Skis) Dr. Radwin ( )* Snowmobile Workshop and Tour: Avalanche Prevention and Safe Travel Practices Dr. Greenway ( , , )* Trauma Evaluation and Evacuation: On-Mountain Practicum Dr. Panos ( ) Head Injury and Concussion in Mountain Sports Dr. Panos ( )* Exercise at Altitude Dr. Schoene ( ) Avalanche Rescue Case Histories: The Spectrum of Injuries Mr. Hutchinson & WMS Faculty ( )* 7:00-7:30am 7:30-8:15am 8:15-8:45am MONDAY, February 23 BREAKFAST Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) & High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) Dr. Hackett ( )* High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) Dr. Schoene ( )* 8:45-9:00am BREAK 9:00-9:45am Panel Discussion: Pharmacologic Prophylaxis of High Altitude Illness What is the Right Drug for the Patient? Drs. Grissom, Hackett and Schoene ( )* 9:45-10:30am Wilderness Medical Kit & Antibiotics Dr. Auerbach ( )* 11:00am-4:00pm WORKSHOPS, SKIING/ BOARDING or FREE TIME Optional Workshops (see Page 4 for descriptions and fees) 11:00am-4:00pm Backcountry Skiing and Boarding: Common Medical Problems, Travel and Safety UMA Guides, Drs. Grissom and Smith ( ) 11:00am-12:00pm Clinical and Research Opportunities in High Altitude and Wilderness Medicine: Panel Discussion Drs. Auerbach, Freer and Hackett ( ) 11:00am-3:30pm Improvised Splinting, Packaging and Litters Dr. Hamonko and Mr. Schimelpfenig ( )* Snow Shelters: Construction and Hypothermia Prevention Life Flight Staff ( )* Snowmobile Workshop and Tour: Avalanche Prevention and Safe Travel Practices Dr. Greenway ( , , )* Snowshoeing: Cold Weather Travel, Safety and Hypothermia Prevention Life Flight Staff ( )* Trauma Evaluation and Evacuation: On-Mountain Practicum Dr. Panos ( ) 4:00-4:45pm 4:45-5:30pm 8:00-9:30pm Guests welcome High Altitude Native Populations Dr. McIntosh ( )* Wound and Burn Management Dr. Auerbach ( )* EVENING PRESENTATION Everest ER: Medicine, Climbing and Guiding in the Himalaya Film and Discussion Dr. Freer and WMS Faculty (No FAWM Credit) LEGEND (xx-xxx-xx) refers to credits assigned to lectures and workshops to meet requirements for fellowship in Academy of Wilderness Medicine. Example: (xx-xxx-xx) (Topic-Discipline-Number of credits) * indicates Core Curriculum TUESDAY, February 24, :00-7:30am BREAKFAST 7:30-9:00am Overview of Hypothermia & Cold Injury (incl Recognition/Management and Clothing Selection for Wilderness Travel) Dr. Giesbrecht ( , )* 9:00-9:15am BREAK 9:15-9:45am Panel Discussion: Controversies in Hypothermia & Cold Injuries Drs. Giesbrecht, Grissom and Hackett ( )* 9:45-10:30am The Effect of High Altitude on Common Medical Problems Dr. Hackett ( )* 11:00am-4:00pm WORKSHOPS, SKIING/BOARDING or FREE TIME 11:00am-4:00pm 11:00am-3:30pm 4:00-4:45pm 4:45-5:30pm 6:30-9:00pm 7:00-7:30am 7:30-8:25am 8:25-9:10am 9:10-9:30am 9:30-10:15am 10:15-11:00am 11:00am Optional Workshops (see Page 4 for descriptions and fees) Avalanche Rescue and Treatment Dr. Radwin and Canyons Ski Patrol ( ) Backcountry Skiing and Boarding: Common Medical Problems, Travel and Safety UMA Guides, Drs. Grissom, Hackett and Smith ( ) Improvised Splinting, Packaging and Litters Dr. McDevitt and Mr. Schimelpfenig ( )* Snow Shelters: Construction and Hypothermia Prevention Dr. Giesbrecht and Life Flight Staff ( )* Women s Medical Issues in Winter Backcountry Travel: A Snowshoe Tour Dr. Freer ( )* Overview of Expedition Medicine Dr. Freer ( )* Overview of Mountain Rescue Dr. Smith ( )* BANQUET & EVENING PRESENTATION Passion and Compassion Climbing and Medicine: One Man s Story Dr. Tabin (No FAWM Credit) Wednesday, February 25 BREAKFAST Overview of Travel Medicine and Immunizations for Travel Dr. Hale ( )* Pre-Participation Medical Assessment of the Wilderness Traveler Dr. Elstad ( )* BREAK C-Spine Evaluation & Management in the Mountain Environment Dr. Smith ( )* Ocular Trauma and Emergencies Dr. Tabin ( )* FINAL ADJOURNMENT 3

5 PRE-CONFERENCES Both pre-conferences have limited enrollment to ensure the quality of the learning experience. Please register early to guarantee your space. AWLS ADVANCED WILDERNESS LIFE SUPPORT AWLS & WMS Faculty Friday, February 20, 1:30 5:45 pm Saturday, February 21, 7:30 am 5:00 pm Fee: $325 Certify in Wilderness Medicine at this conference! AWLS is a practical hands-on certification course originally developed at the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1997 that teaches medical professionals how to manage medical and trauma emergencies when traditional medical facilities are not readily accessible. AWLS was developed to create a standard in treating injuries and illnesses in a wilderness environment. Topics include: patient assessment, treatment guidelines for life support until definitive care or evacuation is available, and techniques and guidelines for evacuation. All registrants who pass the written exam will receive the AWLS certification that is valid for four years. NOTE: AWLS registrants must enroll in one of the Litters and Packaging workshops offered during this conference. Participants must also register for the WMS Winter Meeting as content material for this preconference will be presented during the main course. LEVEL 1 AVALANCHE COURSE Utah Mountain Adventures Guides & WMS Faculty Friday, February 20, 6:00 9:00 pm Saturday, February 21, 7:30 am 5:00 pm Sunday, February 22, 10:30 am 4:00 pm Fee: $275 (includes lift tickets for Sat & Sun) (Prerequisite: Intro to Backcountry Touring workshop or previous backcountry touring experience.) This intensive course will present comprehensive information about safe travel in avalanche terrain, avalanche transceiver use, and snowpack analysis. Practice efficient rescues with avalanche beacons. Study avalanche victim physiology and medical treatment. Upon completion of the course, each participant will receive a certificate for Level 1 avalanche training according to the guidelines of the American Avalanche Association. The course is taught by Utah Mountain Adventures, WMS faculty, Utah Avalanche Center, and The Canyons Ski Patrol. Utah Mountain Adventures operates under a special use permit issued by the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, and its instructors are mountain guides and avalanche professionals. NOTE: Participants must register for the WMS Winter Meeting as content material for this pre-conference will be presented during the main course. OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS All workshops have limited enrollment to ensure the quality of the learning experience. Please register early to guarantee your space. (For those needing to rent equipment - backcountry touring, snowshoes, etc - information will be sent following receipt of your registration.) AVALANCHE AWARENESS (on Snowshoes or Skis) Dr. Radwin Sunday, February 22, 10:30 am 4:00 pm Fee: $60 (includes gondola ticket) This on-mountain workshop, designed for those interested in learning more about avalanches but unable to attend the Avalanche Pre-Conference, will cover backcountry travel in avalanche terrain, proper use of safety equipment and basics about examining snowpack stability. Snow pit analysis will be demonstrated and stability testing practiced. Travel can be on either snowshoes or backcountry skis. AVALANCHE RESCUE Dr. Radwin and Canyons Ski Patrol Tuesday, February 24, 11:00 am 3:00 pm An approach to organized avalanche rescue will be taught using lectures and practicing skills outdoors on snow. The National Ski Patrol guidelines for organized avalanche rescue will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to practice avalanche transceiver searches and probe lines, and will discuss the use of avalanche dogs. Appropriate medical support and initial treatment of avalanche burial victims will be presented and a rescue scenario will take place. BACKCOUNTRY SKIING AND BOARDING: COMMON MEDICAL PROBLEMS, TRAVEL AND SAFETY Utah Mountain Adventure Guides and Drs. Grissom and Smith - Mon (and Dr. Hackett - Tue) Monday, February 23, 11:00 am 4:00 pm Tuesday, February 24, 11:00 am 4:00 pm Fee: $170 (includes lift ticket) (Prerequisite: Intro to Backcountry Touring workshop or previous backcountry touring experience.) Apply skills in safe route selection, avalanche hazard mitigation, and address common medical problems while enjoying the Greatest Snow on Earth. Tips for efficient skinning, downhill procedures, and technique on backcountry skis or split-snowboards will be incorporated into a legendary Wasatch tour. Topics will include appropriate clothing selection for cold weather, nutrition and hydration, and recognition and treatment of common medical problems encountered in a winter environment. Boot Packing section (Tue, Feb 24 only): For those who are not skilled at snowshoeing or using skins on their skis to travel in the backcountry, Dr. Grissom will lead a separate group which will use boot packing (i.e. traveling and hiking with ski or snowboarding boots) to access and travel in backcountry terrain. Similar topics as in main workshop will be discussed. CLINICAL AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN HIGH ALTITUDE AND WILDERNESS MEDICINE: PANEL DISCUSSION Drs. Auerbach, Freer and Hackett Monday, February 23, 11:00 am 12:00 pm Fee: No Cost This interactive discussion will encourage and inspire participants to become active investigators in specific areas for which wilderness medicine research is vital. Ranging from basic science to clinical trials to injury prevention, concepts of how to formulate an idea, articulate a proposal, procure funding, manage and complete a project, document it for the literature, and disseminate the findings will be discussed. IMPROVISED SPLINTING, PACKAGING AND LITTERS Mr. Schimelpfenig, Drs. Hamonko (Mon) and McDevitt (Tue) Monday, February 23, 11:00 am 3:30 pm Tuesday, February 24, 11:00 am 3:30 pm This hands-on workshop will cover improvised splinting in the backcountry, including splinting of common injuries using materials found in a typical backpack. Packaging a patient in a variety of commercial and improvised litters, as well as long-term considerations, will also be covered. INTRODUCTION TO BACKCOUNTRY TOURING Utah Mountain Adventures Friday, February 20, 9:00 am 4:00 pm Fee: $170 (includes lift ticket) Backcountry novices interested in using ski touring equipment during the Level 1 Avalanche Course and/or the Backcountry Skiing and Boarding Workshop must register for this workshop. This full-day, out-of-area tour will focus on the efficient use of backcountry equipment (alpinetouring skis, split-snowboards and skins), skinning and downhill technique, while seeking untracked snow and pristine terrain. 4

6 SNOW SHELTERS: CONSTRUCTION AND HYPOTHERMIA PREVENTION Life Flight Staff (and Dr. Giesbrecht - Tue) Monday, February 23, 11:00 am 3:00 pm Tuesday, February 24, 11:00 am 3:00 pm Fee: $60 (includes gondola ticket) Participants will build a snow shelter that is capable of sleeping several people. Hypothermia prevention will be discussed. Snow and shovels will be provided; come prepared to dig! SNOWMOBILE WORKSHOP AND TOUR: AVALANCHE PREVENTION AND SAFE TRAVEL PRACTICES Dr. Greenway Sunday, February 22, 11:00 am 3:00 pm Monday, February 23, 11:00 am 3:00 pm Fee: $190 (includes snowmobile rental) Learn safe travel on a snowmobile in the beautiful Red Pine drainage between Park City and The Canyons. Appropriate winter clothing for snowmobiling, hydration and nutrition, and safe travel in avalanche terrain will all be emphasized. A case-based approach to teaching these concepts will be used. SNOWSHOEING: COLD WEATHER TRAVEL, SAFETY AND HYPOTHERMIA PREVENTION Life Flight Staff Monday, February 23, 11:00 am 3:00 pm Learn and apply skills in safe route selection, avalanche hazard mitigation, and address common medical problems while enjoying a snowshoe tour. Tips for efficient travel on snowshoes and winter trails will be discussed. TRAUMA EVALUATION AND EVACUATION: ON-MOUNTAIN PRACTICUM Dr. Panos Sunday, February 22, 11:00 am 3:00 pm Monday, February 23, 11:00 am 3:00 pm Learn skills used to deal with trauma in alpine settings. This onsnow workshop will begin with a review of essential concepts in preparation, resource evaluation, and scene assessment. Primary and secondary survey will be demonstrated along with stabilization skills. Smaller groups will then utilize a handson approach to manage scenarios. Great for ski patrollers, medical advisors, team and event medical personnel, and those wanting to learn winter trauma skills. WOMEN S MEDICAL ISSUES IN WINTER BACKCOUNTRY TRAVEL: A SNOWSHOE TOUR Dr. Freer Tuesday, February 24, 11:00 am 3:00 pm Learn wilderness medical issues specific to women in remote wilderness settings while snowshoeing through a beautiful winter environment. Topics discussed will include cold weather clothing selection, nutrition and hydration, prevention of hypothermia, and safe travel through avalanche terrain. evening presentations Join us for all three of our intriguing evening presentations Guests Welcome! Tell me a fact and I ll learn. Tell me a truth and I ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 7:00-8:00 pm STEEP Big Mountains and Extreme Skiing Mr. McLean Andrew McLean, a Park City local, has been pursuing steep skiing challenges in remote locations for over two decades. Voted by Powder Magazine as one of the Greatest Skiers of Our Time, he has accomplished first descents on all seven continents. Andrew will captivate you with his pictures and stories a must-see presentation. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 8:00-9:30 pm Everest ER: Medicine, Climbing and Guiding in the Himalaya Film and Discussion Dr. Freer and WMS Faculty It has been over six years since Dr. Freer opened a medical clinic at Everest Base Camp, where an international community springs up for eight weeks during the Everest climbing season. She and her staff operate out of a tent at 17,600 ft using basic donated equipment and their own ingenuity to battle hypoxia, hypothermia, high altitude pulmonary edema, trauma and more. Luanne will recount memorable stories of the unique challenges and resulting drama while taking care of Everest climbing emergencies. A discussion centered on the controversies of Himalayan climbing and high altitude medical practices will follow the talk. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 8:00-9:00 pm - Indian Proverb Passion and Compassion Climbing and Medicine: One Man s Story Dr. Tabin Geoff Tabin was the fourth person to climb the 7 Summits the highest points on all seven continents. Dr. Tabin s story of mountaineering and eye care is compelling and inspiring. In 1994, he co-founded the Himalayan Cataract Project which strives to eradicate preventable and curable blindness in the Himalaya and throughout the world. Geoff has said, My interest in international medicine grew out of my passion for climbing. His travels and life journey will capture you and give you hope in a way few stories can. 5

7 Location, Accommodations, Activities At the base of a 3100 ft vertical drop, you ll find an extraordinary place to land. - Park City s town slogan Park City, Utah is approximately 36 miles from Salt Lake International Airport, a Delta hub and host to many other airlines. And it s an easy drive from many points in the West on the Interstate highway system. Located in the legendary town of Park City, The Canyons is Utah s largest single ski and snowboard resort blessed yearly with the legendary Utah powder that makes the state a mecca for winter sports. With over 3,700 acres, 163 runs, 17 lifts, two cutting-edge terrain parks and six natural half pipes, there is never a chance that you will get bored on the mountain. It goes on for days here. The trails. The snowfall. The fun. (thecanyons.com) Rising five stories above the heart of The Canyons Resort Village, the Sundial Lodge is in the center of all the action at The Canyons. Just steps away from the slopes, you will be able to enjoy its rooftop hot tub, outdoor heated swimming pool and exercise room. Rates range from $219 per night for a guestroom up to $649 for a two-bedroom suite. The new Silverado Lodge is right across the street from the Resort Village and a short walk to the gondola. It was masterfully designed for the most discriminating of tastes. Rates range from $259 per night for a guestroom up to $649 for a twobedroom unit. ACCOMMODATIONS There are three lodging options for you to choose from. The Grand Summit Hotel is the jewel in the crown. It is a ski-in/ski-out, AAA Four Diamond resort (one of only a handful in Utah) that indulges guests with an outdoor heated pool, gourmet dining and warm, inviting gathering areas. Room rate is $319 per night. (Rate for Parlor with Sofa Sleeper is $179; suites range from $599 to $799.) Check-in time is after 5:00 pm; check-out time is before 11:00 am. Reservations and Cut-Off Date To take advantage of the special Group Rates being offered to the Wilderness Medical Society, please call The Canyons Resort directly at before 2009 WMS Conferences Mark Your Calendar! Monday, January 5, 2009 and mention that you will be attending the WMS Winter Meeting. Deposit Two nights lodging is due within ten days of booking your reservation. Final payment is due 45 days prior to arrival. Reservations booked between 45 and 31 days of arrival are required to pay in full within five days of booking the reservation. Reservations booked within 30 days of arrival are required to pay in full at time of booking. Cancellation Reservations cancelled between receipt of deposit and 46 days prior to arrival forfeit a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations between 45 and 31 days of arrival forfeit two nights lodging, and cancellations within 30 days of arrival forfeit the entire amount. No refund for late arrivals, early departures, no-shows, or downgrades. Roommate Matching If you will be traveling alone to the conference and would like to find someone to share accommodations with, please janice@wms.org and ask to be added to the Roommate Matching List. The list will be forwarded to interested persons. Skiing, Boarding and Other Activities LIFT TICKETS Purchase your lift tickets at the discounted group rate when you register for the conference and save! The one-day group lift ticket rate is $58 per day. And if you want to spend some time away from the slopes, there are so many other things to do in Park City. Visit Utah Olympic Park (olyparks. com) and experience bobsledding or Nordic ski jumping. Sign up for a snowmobile tour. There s cross-country skiing and sledding, too! Details will be posted at wms.org by January 1, SNOWMASS, COLORADO COZUMEL, MEXICO Receive Future Brochures via 6 Annual Meeting July 23-30, 2009 Dive Medicine October 30-November 7, 2009 The Wilderness Medical Society is an environmentally respectful organization, and one of its goals is to mail fewer paper conference brochures in the months and years to come. If you are not yet a member of the WMS who automatically receives notification, and you want to guarantee that you receive information about all upcoming WMS conferences, please janice@wms.org and ask to be added to the WMS list. (Your address will be used for this purpose only.)

8 WMS WINTER MEETING - CONFERENCE REGISTRATION February 20-25, 2009 (Please complete a separate form for each registrant.) Name First MI Last Degree/Credentials Mailing Address GENERAL INFORMATION DATES Friday Wednesday, February 20-25, 2009 CONFERENCE LOCATION Grand Summit Hotel 200 The Canyons Resort Drive Park City, UT ENROLL EARLY! Early registration is strongly encouraged due to limited space availability for the pre-conferences and workshops. Save $100 if you enroll by November 28 ($50 by January 16). REGISTRATION FEES The course tuition includes syllabus, lectures, breakfasts, and reception. Please see adjacent Registration Form for a complete listing of fees. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Written notice of cancellation must reach the WMS office by Friday, January 16 in order to receive a refund, less a $ service fee. After that day no refunds will be given. The WMS cannot be responsible for any personal or travel conditions that may prevent attendance at the course. SPECIAL NEEDS The Wilderness Medical Society fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have special needs, please notify the WMS at least three weeks prior to the conference. QUESTIONS BIG OR SMALL? Contact Janice Mancuso anytime at: janice@wms.org WMS STATEMENT ON CONFERENCE FEES The Wilderness Medical Society is a not-for-profit organization that conducts professional educational meetings as one of the cornerstones of its overall mission. Meetings are extremely expensive to produce. The Society does not establish fees with the objective of making a profit, but sets them with the explicit goal of breaking even in order to continue to produce conferences. The WMS is extremely cognizant of the increased costs associated with attending meetings for its members and non-member attendees, and it strives to make every educational event worth that cost by providing quality education and cutting-edge information in a collegial setting where you are always able to combine your profession with your passion. City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Contact Telephone # Address WMS Member r Yes r No* If yes, Member # A. CONFERENCE Before Nov 28 Before Jan 16 After Jan 16 SUBTOTAL WMS Member Non-Member* WMS Member Non-Member* WMS Member Non-Member* Doctoral r $620 r $720 r $670 r $770 r $720 r $820 Non-Doctoral r $445 r $520 r $495 r $570 r $545 r $620 Resident/Student r $325 r $375 r $375 r $425 r $425 r $475 A. *Join today for reduced WMS member rate (see section E below) B. PRECONFERENCES AWLS Advanced Wilderness Life Support r $325 Level 1 Avalanche Course r $275 B. C. OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS includes lift tickets as required (mark specific day) If you are not a current member of the WMS, join now to take advantage of reduced conference fees, to support the Society and to enjoy the benefits of membership for one year. Avalanche Awareness (on Snowshoes or Skis) r Sun r $60 Avalanche Rescue r Tue r $50 Backcountry Skiing and Boarding r Mon r Tue r $170 Boot Packing Section - Tue Only r Tue r $170 Clinical and Research Opportunities: Panel r Mon r No Cost Improvised Splinting, Packaging and Litters r Mon r Tue r $50 Introduction to Backcountry Touring r Fri r $170 Snow Shelters: Construction & Hypothermia Prev r Mon r Tue r $60 Snowmobile Workshop and Tour r Sun r Mon r $190 Snowshoeing: Cold Weather Travel, etc. r Mon r $50 Trauma Evaluation and Evacuation: On Mountain r Sun r Mon r $50 Women s Medical Issues Winter Backcountry Travel r Tue r $50 C. D. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Lift Tickets - The Canyons r $ (# $58 per 1 day ticket) WMS Banquet - Tue, Feb 24 (not incl in Reg Fee) r $ (# $49 each) D. E. WILDERNESS MEDICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP If you are not a current member of the WMS, join now to take advantage of reduced conference fees, to support the Society and to enjoy the benefits of membership for one year. PAYMENT METHOD r $160 - Doctoral r $75 - Resident (For those needing to rent equipment - backcountry touring, snowshoes, etc - information will be sent following receipt of your registration.) r Check payable (US funds) to Wilderness Medical Society r AMEX r Discover Card r MasterCard r VISA r $100 - Non-Doctoral r $50 - Student E. TOTAL DUE $ Acct No. Exp. Date (mm/yy) CSV (3 digits) : Name on Card Signature FOUR EASY WAYS TO REGISTER: 1 ONLINE 2 FAX 3 PHONE 4 MAIL wms.org WMS Registration 2150 South 1300 East, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT