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.
Given the prevalence of sexual misconduct claims, it is imperative for organizations to understand the legal and operational challenges these incidents present. During this session, you’ll learn about proactive and reactive processes implemented from legal and program experts. Speakers will provide key tips for operators on employee screening and training, vendor vetting, insurance, company policy, mandatory reporting, and incident response. Note: this session examines a real-life case study to highlight key takeaways of presented material.
Executive Director | RM & EM Specialist, Cornerstone Safety Group
Dave is co-founder and Executive Director of Cornerstone Safety Group, an all-inclusive risk management, medical, and mental health services company for the travel and experiential education industries. With a master’s degree in risk management and 27 years of experience in tour... Read More →
Doug Stevens is a Boulder, Colorado attorney who has provided legal services to outdoor recreation and adventure travel organizations for many years. He has defended serious and high-profile personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Doug frequently assists clients with all facets... Read More →
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 →
Outdoor Education Program Coordinator, Catlin Gabel School
Outdoor Education, Wilderness Therapy and Environmental Restoration have been the 3 prongs of my career. I strive to help others enjoy nature while improving their health and the health of our natural ecosystems. In addition to backpacking, boating and snowboarding, I am a strong... Read More →
I am the Outdoor Recreation Programs Supervisor for Mountain Recreation, the municipal recreation district for Western Eagle County, CO and we partner with the non-profit SOS Outreach to offer a variety of programs and services to our community. I oversee our Outdoor Programs Department... Read More →
