NOLS Risk Services

Wilderness Risk Management Conference

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Facing Challenges Together

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 the outdoors. The WRMC is an annual educational conference, providing a forum to learn and share common practices in wilderness risk management and contributes to a culture of open dialogue among outdoor industry professionals. The WRMC is a collaboration between NOLSOutward Bound USA, and the Student Conservation Association, in partnership with the WRMC Steering Committee.

ABOUT THE WRMC

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2025 WRMC Conference Details

Click here to learn about the location, schedule, and registration info for the 2025 WRMC.

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2025 Schedule

The schedule for the 2025 WRMC is live! We'll continue to update the schedule as more pieces fall into place.

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The Garmin booth at the 2017 WRMC exhibitor showcase.

Exhibit & Sponsor

Looking to increase brand awareness and support the WRMC? Sponsorship packages and Exhibitor table details for 2025 are now available!

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Steering Committee

Meet the WRMC Steering Committee! This committee evaluates and selects educational content based on a shared risk management philosophy.

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Call for Proposals & Speaker Information

Share your knowledge, expertise, or research. Click here for details on Speaker Expectations, FAQs for Presenters, and the Call for Proposals process.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The WRMC provides a forum to learn and share common practices in wilderness risk management and contributes to a culture of open dialogue among outdoor industry professionals.

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Volunteer Program

Volunteers play a significant role in ensuring the WRMC runs smoothly. Meet and connect with industry experts and build lasting relationships with an incredible team of emerging leaders and industry professionals. Click here for information or to apply.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are made possible through generous donations from the WRMC community and partners. Click here to learn more about scholarships, including how to donate or apply.

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College Credit

Learn how you can earn college credit for attending the WRMC. Also find out how to use AmeriCorps or 529 funding to pay for the credit and WRMC registration. Click for more information

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Community Recognition Awards

Professional recognition awards are presented annually for exceptional contributions to wilderness risk management in the spirit of Facing Challenges Together. Click for information and nomination forms.

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Wilderness Risk Resources

WRMC offers an outstanding educational experience, check here for available resources from past conferences.

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About the WRMC

Learning and Sharing

Attend the WRMC to gain practical risk management skills, network with others in the industry, share field and administrative techniques, and help develop risk management standards for the outdoor adventure and education industries.

Attendee Outcomes and Benefits:

  1. Access to over 50 workshops as well as networking events, Keynote reception, Award Ceremony, and the Adventure Risk Research Symposium.
  2. Learn tangible action items from industry experts to implement into your own work and organization post-conference.
  3. Experience meaningful engagement with colleagues and organizations across the outdoor guiding and education sectors.
  4. Gain professional and personal development and be a part of a community of practitioners, researchers, emerging leaders, and industry experts working together to elevate wilderness risk management principles, knowledge, and practices.

NOLS is offering discounted WRMC registration to CWI and SPI Providers, AMGA Instructors, and AMGA-accredited businesses. To see the discounts you are eligible for as an AMGA member, please visit the AMGA Pro Purchase Portal.

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