Romania Off-Road CME Adventure
Oct. 3rd - 10th, 2021
(Dirt Biking or 4-Wheel Options)
October 3rd - 10th, 2021
Join our 7 night/ 8 Day Off-Roading CME course in October 2021 with Ride X Power in Romania
Novice to Expert: Ride tailored to your experience; Dirt Bike or 4-wheeled ATV/Buggy
On this 8 day adventure tour with 6 days of riding, we’ll experience the deepness of the Dracula Mountains, riding over amazing green meadows, forest tracks, hills and the high mountains with a good chance to see bears and maybe a wolf. We are riding in stages day-to-day, meaning we will spend the nights in three different locations. It’s hard to express the spirit of this tour, you need to feel it riding in this amazing landscape. You will get close in touch with Mount Dracula in the Dracula Castle of Sighisoara where we will stay for 2 nights. The Amazing Castle where he was living give this tour the perfect background. This trail brings you on a perfect round-trip throughout the best parts of the amazing Dracula Mountains.
You will fall in love and we guarantee that you will have the desire to return as soon as possible.
"Good balance of information and practical skills." ***** "Loved it!" *****"Can't wait to do it again" *****
"Well planned - went even better than expected. Recommend without reservation!"
"Great place - Great Course - A real Value"
"Well Done! Lot's of work went into it and it shows. Well worth the time & money. Super enjoyable & equally educational"
"Excellent, up to date, enthusiastic, comprehensive and hands-on"
"A+, personable, knowledgable, and experienced (instructors)"
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
Amazing Landscape and round-trip ride through beautiful Dracula Mountains
Stay in Famous Dracula Castle
An opportunity to ride Dirt Bikes with experienced guides while gaining valuable medical knowledge
Experience wilderness medicine in context doing what you love to do
Enjoy a nearly all-inclusive package with excellent food, drinks and hospitality in a rustic atmosphere
Build friendships to last a lifetime!!
ITINERARY:
(Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather)
Day 1 – Arrive at Sibiu Airport and transfer to hotel in Sibiu.
Dinner and Welcome by Wild Med Instructors, tour manager, briefing and introductions
Day 2 – Riding Day 1
8:30am: Hand over of motorbikes/buggy, briefing
9:00 - 17:00: Stage 1 from Sibiu to Dracula Castle (140km); Lunch on the way, dinner together, overnight in Castle
Dinner / Lectures
Day 3 – Riding Day 2
10:00 - 17:00: Stage 2 riding into Dracula Land (110km)
Lunch on the way, dinner together, Overnight in Odorheiu Sec
Lectures in evening
Day 4 – Riding Day 3
9:00 - 13:00: Stage 3 up to Madarasi Harghita, the highest point in Dracula Mountains (60km)
Afternoon free for trainings; Dinner & Overnight in Mountain Lodge
Day 5 – Riding Day 4
9:00 - 18:00: Stage 4 back to Dracula Castle (120km)
Lunch on the way, dinner together, overnight in Dracula Castle
Day 6 - Riding Day 5
9:00 - 13:00: Stage 5 riding to the most quite place in Romania (70km)
Afternoon Lectures; Dinner & Overnight in Veseu11 near Agnita
Day 7 - Riding Day 6
10:00 - 17:00: Stage 6 out of Dracula Land back to Sibiu (110km)
Lunch on the way, dinner together, debriefing, Diploma and small present
Finish up talks and reviews - Overnight in Sibiu
Day 8 - Departure
Hotel Check-out (until 12pm), transfers to Airport Sibiu
ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:
Learn the latest wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.
Practice your skills while enjoying a true wilderness adventure in the backcountry
Work with our expert faculty and local Off-Road guides with over 20 years experience to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding dirt biking and motorcycle injuries
Obtain up to 10 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society towards your FAWM
Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while in the back-country.
“Our rides will cater to your group's riding abilities
and the type of terrain that
you want to explore.
This is your adventure and we want to make it the best it can be!”
CERTIFICATION:
10 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits and WMS FAWM Credits
Motorcycle License NOT required, but some riding experience is recommended
THE TEAM / FACULTY:
The riding logistics and leadership will be provided by extremely experienced guides from Ride X Power, whose team members have a wealth of knowledge and experience.
The Wild Med Adventures Team are all well traveled and experienced and promise to make your CME experience both educational and informative, but please note that we are only responsible for the educational aspect of this trip and not the guided biking. For more information regarding our instructor's background - please see BIO's for instructor information. Instructors may change depending on availability. We are NOT guides and are NOT responsible for the riding safety or proper gear.
Wild Med Instructors: Ben Mattingly, MD, FAWM
TRIP INSURANCE:
Delegates should have personal insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations, treatment or rescue/evacuation as well as some form of trip insurance to cover missed flights, weather delays and other potential trip delays.
We do require Rescue Insurance for this trip and we recommend you purchase a plan via Global Rescue.
COST
Deposit: $1500
Course + CME: $4500
Non-Medical Spouse / Partner: (Must Sign-up with a CME Participant) $4000
Single Supplement: $400
If you pay online with CC a 3% online payment fee will be added @ Check-out
****EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Sign-up before April 1st and save $150****
Use Code: "DIRTBIKE2021" FOR DISCOUNT
Save 3% if you send Check or Money order to: Wild Med Adventures, 7100 Christy Creek, Morehead, KY 40351
Included:
8 Tour Days
4 Full Days and 2 Half Days of guided Enduro tour days(see itinerary)
6 Stages, with stay in 5 different hotels
7 Overnight stays with Dinner, Lunch and Breakfast included & all Drinks
Transfers from/to Airport Sibiu
Luggage transport between the stages
Motorbike incl. fuel / (option for upgrade to shared Buggy 2-seater)
2 Certified Top Tour Guides
Mechanic service, service car following the stages, spare parts and spare bike
Tour Manager during the tour duration
RideXpower diploma and small present
All CME and Wilderness Medicine Education (FAWM credits if needed)
CDW (insurance for the damages on the rental bike)
VIP Tour (Not Available to General Public)
Helmet and Googles for Buggy Riders Only
ALL TIPS
Excluded:
Transportation other than the pick-up Sibiu
Any other personal gear you may need
Rental Gear for Dirt Bikes: $200 USD
Single Rooms: $400 USD
Upgrade to 4-Wheel Buggy ($600 USD)
Any additional costs for delays, injuries, trip insurance, or damage done by negligence.
*Please note: this is a potentially dangerous activity in remote areas. Please consult your physician and have recommended insurance & rescue insurance.
***Please note: Full payment due within 60 days of start of course or a $250 fee will be added to your final cost OR we have the right to cancel your trip without refund**
Cancellation Policy: Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable (unless we must cancel due to COVID). The entire balance of your trip fee and CME fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. No deposits will be returned after payment unless for some reason course is cancelled. If you have not paid in full prior to 90 days before the start of the course a late fee of $250 will be applied to the final cost or you will lose your spot on our trip. There will be a full refund minus deposit up to 120 days prior to course. There will be a 50% refund minus deposit if cancelled within 90 days. No refunds if within 90 days of start of course.
We have a maximum number of 14 and minimum of 6.
*Please note: this is a potentially dangerous activity in remote areas.
Please consult your physician and have recommended insurance & rescue insurance.
MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
The goal of our Off-Road Adventure CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn new skills through lectures, hands on work-shops, training modules and Biking Excursions.
Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:
Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with coordination of off roading-related educational activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct rider safety with their patients.
Provide education of interest to wilderness and austere-activity enthusiasts.
After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:
Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in remote settings.
Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in austere environments.
Demonstrate increased knowledge and skill in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote environments, including medical kits, patient assessment, hemorrhage control, and orthopedic injuries.
Understand objective risk-assessment in wilderness environments from the perspective of the medical professional acting as a trip leader.
Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute emergencies related to remote environments and potential high velocity vehicular injuries.
Perform a pre-departure assessment of the participant’s pre-existing medical conditions and plan an appropriate medical kit & care.
FACULTY DISCLOSURE / CME
It is the policy of the Wild Med Adventures, LLC to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor. All faculty members are required to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations.
Accordingly, the Wilderness Medical Society has determined there are no conflicts to report associated with this conference.
ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles.
PLEASE INQUIRE WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
We hope to meet you in November and share the ultimate riding experience !
