2023 Here we come! Plan to attend the 2023 WRMC in Portland, Oregon. Celebrate 30 years of Facing Challenges Together. Save the Date: October 18-20, 2023; Pre-Conference October 16-18, 2023.
Location: Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront, 909 North Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR 97217
Presentations: Presentation slides that are available will be uploaded to Sched in the next few days. Video Recordings: You might have noticed that some sessions were recorded. WRMC is experimenting with video recordings and has not yet decided how those will be utilized. If the recordings are able to turn into high-quality learning, they will be made available to conference attendees at no additional cost through the conference app Sched. Sign up to receive WRMC updates to be notified if recordings become available. The core objective of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) is to offer an outstanding educational experience to help you mitigate the risks inherent in exploring, working, teaching, and recreating in wild places. The WRMC is a collaboration between NOLS, Outward Bound USA, and the Student Conservation Association, in partnership with the WRMC Steering Committee. See the guiding purpose and tenets.
It's been a while since we've been in person, so a little orientation will help us all make the most of the networking and learning available at the conference. Feeling overwhelmed by the “ Sched” or unsure how to interpret workshop descriptions? Curious about how to make the most of your time at the conference, or leaning about our affinity group spaces? You’re not alone! Want to meet a few folks who can help show you around and be a friendly face?
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this helpful session.
Join members of the WRMC Steering Committee for an orientation. We'll break into small groups, go over the schedule and event options, offer tips, help you identify workshops that will help you meet your goals, and answer any other questions. You'll also have the chance to meet other attendees and make connections before the opening reception. We hope to see you there!
Frances Mock is an attorney specializing in risk management and claims management for wilderness and experiential education programs. She is counsel to NOLS, Outward Bound, SCA, LL Bean’s Outdoor Discovery School, and other clients providing advice about enrollment materials, medical... Read More →
OBUSA Director of Risk and Safety, (WRMC Steering Committee Chair) Outward Bound USA
Mike Pigg has been involved in the experiential education industry for over 20 years as an educator, trainer, and administrator. He has a long history with Outward Bound Australia where he served for several years as the Safety Director and then General Manager. In addition, his experience... Read More →
Chief Program Officer, American Conservation Experience
Rafael Rosa joined ACE in 2020 as Chief Program Officer. Previously he spent six years with the Student Conservation Association as a Regional Vice President for Partnerships (RVP) and Senior VP of Program. As an RVP his team was responsible for all SCA partnerships in a 16 state... Read More →
Senior Director of Risk and Safety Management, Student Conservation Association
Stuart serves as the Senior Director of Risk and Safety at the Student Conservation Association, where he also represents the SCA on the WRMC steering committee. Prior to serving with the SCA, Stuart directed Chadwick International School’s Outdoor Education Program in South Korea... Read More →
