2024 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

Welcome to the 2024 WILDERNESS RISK MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE in Salt Lake City, Utah! 
On behalf of the Steering Committee, welcome to the 31st annual WRMC! If there is anything we can do to support your learning while you’re here, please don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the Steering Committee. 

PRESENTATION TRACKS

The Emergency and Crisis Response track addresses planning for and responding to field incidents and large-scale crises, supporting affected parties, post-incident response.
The Field Practices track evaluates best practices, tools, techniques, and information specifically for field staff.
The Legal & Insurance track discusses persistent and/or emerging legal and insurance issues
The Program Administration track examines tools and information for program managers on a wide range of topics including culture; pre-program screening; hiring and HR issues; diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice; and engaging participants in risk management.
The Staff Training & Decision Making track focuses on effective training strategies for varied populations, including young adult leaders and volunteers; training staff in specific skills; understanding how people make decisions and designing staff trainings accordingly.
The Mental, Social & Emotional Health track will cover mental health challenges and emotional risk; stress and trauma; supporting mental, social, and emotional health in both staff and students.

HAVE A QUESTION?
Visit the WRMC office in the Topaz room or email wrmc@nols.edu

NEW TO THE CONFERENCE?
Attend the New Attendee Orientation from 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. on Tuesday or visit with WRMC Steering Committee members at their welcome table in the Exhibit Hall from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Ask questions and learn how to get the most out of your WRMC experience.

SURVEYS
Participate for a chance to win prizes and help us improve! Online surveys will be emailed at the end of each day. Prizes will be given away to random survey-takers—check the prize table daily for winners.

COFFEE AND SNACKS
Morning coffee is available on Wednesday and Thursday in the Exhibit Hall, where you can also re-energize during morning and afternoon breaks.

MEAL PLAN
If you have purchased the meal plan, bring your ticket to the Exhibit Hall for breakfast and lunch on Wednesday and Thursday.

JOB NETWORKING
Look for the job booth in the Exhibit Hall to post or view job announcements.