ALASKA IDITAROD & SKI CME

MARCH 6 - MARCH 14TH, 2026

Join our ALASKA 8 night Back-Country Iditarod and Ski CME 

  • Watch the Ceremonial Iditarod Start in Anchorage, Alaska and participate in the Annual Fur Rondy Events.  We will take a float plane on skis and land on Shell Lake in rural Alaska, 100 miles from the road system. Stay in custom made cabins on Shell Lake, ice fish on the frozen lake, and ski the back trails along the Iditarod Trail.  We’ll gather with the local and tight-knit community by the bonfire on the second night of the Iditarod to watch the sled dog teams pass through and even catch the northern lights. We’ll build snow shelters while learning the best of the winter wilderness medicine skills.  Abundant snow but daytime comfortable temperatures in March Alaska. An unforgettable adventure awaits. Join this small, private and unique adventure.

TRIP DETAILS:

  • Skill Level: Beginner

  • Location: Anchorage and Shell Lake, Alaska

  • Length: 8 Nights / 8 Days 

    • We can help with travel arrangements and suggestions if you’d like to arrive early or stay late in Anchorage. 

  • Prerequisites: none; all are welcome to attend

  • Maximum Number: 8 Clients & 2 Instructors (MAX: 10 people)

  • Included:  All Lodging - 3 hotel nights in Anchorage, 5 nights in Primitive Cabins, all transportation within Alaska (Free Hotel Shuttle) & Float Plane Ticket, assistance with gear rentals, 13 CME credits, Free Wild Med Shirt or Hat. 

  • Excluded: Flights to Anchorage, Restaurant and Lodge Alcoholic drinks, Personal ski gear/rentals, Rescue/Travel Insurance, TIPS: ($250 per person); extra hotel nights if unable to take float plane to cabins / delayed travel

CERTIFICATION:

  • Approved for up to 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM and WMS FAWM Credits 

  • 13 FAWM Credits towards your Fellowship

  • All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles. 

  • “This course has been approved for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.”

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • An opportunity to explore the backcountry of Alaska in pristine primitive environment and watch the Iditarod.

  • Experience wilderness medicine in context doing what you love to do

  • Enjoy a lodging, meals and camaraderie in a rustic atmosphere

  • Community Bonfire and see the Iditarod teams go through Shell Lake @ Night

  • Build friendships to last a lifetime

ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather)

  • Day 1 – Friday, March 6th - Arrive at Anchorage Airport & Transport to Lakefront Hotel in time for Dinner and Introduction to Course

  • Day 2 – Sat. March 7th - Breakfast 8am @ Gwennies

    • Iditarod Ceremonial Start @ 10am Downtown Anchorage

    • Afternoon Fur Rondy Event

    • Evening Lectures / Overnight Lakefront Hotel

  • Day 3 – Sunday, March 8th - 8am Breakfast

    • 10am - Transfer to Lake Hood for Float Plane Departure (45 min. Flight)

    • Arrive Shell Lake

    • Evening Dinner & *Community Bonfire after dinner and experience the Iditarod teams go through Shell Lake at night

    • (Overnight Cabins)

  • Day 4 – Monday, March 9th - AM Breakfast @ Cabin

    • Ski to Shell Lake Summit (Back-country Ski Gear - bring own or arrange rentals)

      • If preferred - you can skip skiing and explore around the cabins or enjoy a peaceful day of reading a book

    • Lunch on the trail

    • Evening Dinner / Lectures (Overnight @ Cabins)

  • Day 5 – Tuesday March 10th - AM Breakfast & Ski along Iditarod Trail

    • Lunch along the trail

    • PM: Shell Lake Winter Olympics

    • Evenign Dinner / Lectures (Overnight @ Cabins)

  • Day 6 - Weds. March 11th - AM Breakfast / Ski & Snowshoe

    • Lunch / Afternoon Snow Shelters

    • Ice Fishing

    • Dinner & Lectures (Overnight @ Cabins)

  • Day 7 -Thursday, March 12th - AM Breakfast

    • Lunch & Free Afternoon

    • Dinner and Evening Lectures

  • Day 8 - Friday, March 13th - AM Breakfast & Morning lecture

    • Late-Morning Float Plane back to Anchorage

    • Free Afternoon in Anchorage

    • Farewell Dinner at Mooses Tooth Pizza

    • Course Wrap-Up (Some may choose Red-Eye Flights tonight or am)

  • Day 9 - Sat. March 14th - AM Breakfast

    • Depart Anchorage - transfers to Airport

THE  TEAM / FACULTY:

  • The logistics and leadership will be provided by extremely experienced Wild Med Instructors 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. For more information regarding our instructor's background - please see BIO's for instructor information. Lead Instructor: Andrew Park, DO, MPH, DiMM & Sameer Sethi, MD, FAWM

PRE-REQUISITES: (NONE !)

  • EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, PA, NP, RRT, PhD or Physician for the CME portion.

  • If no CME needed, please feel free to attend and enjoy the lectures (we may be able to offer a discount on some courses)

  • A keen interest in wilderness first aid & the outdoors

  • A minimal level of physical fitness

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, lost luggage and other potential trip delays. In addition, rescue / evacuation insurance is recommended but no required. However, Wild Med Adventures is not responsible for any costs that are incurred due to injury or illness requiring medical evacuation or hospitalization or flight delays. We recommend Global Rescue for all of our trips.

LODGING:  

  • Three Nights Lodging @ Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage (Free Airport Shuttle: Call Hotel & go to door #6 in middle aisle or option to book your own Uber)

  • Five Nights Lodging in Primitive Cabins @ Shell Lake - considered double occupancy but will have own bed. 10 is Maximum Number of guests and will be split between 2 cabins sharing one bathroom/shower. This is considered primitive lodging and should add to the remoteness and beauty of Alaska.

  • Please NOTE: If Float Plane flight is cancelled you will be responsible for extra hotel nights in Anchorage. Travel Insurance should cover this but please check with your policy.

COST

  • Deposit: $2500

  • Course + CME: $4499

  • Spouse or Significant Other / Non-CME: $4250

  • *Single Room (3 Hotel Nights Only if Available - Cabin is shared Lodging Only due to limited space): $500

  • Limited Spots (8)

INCLUDED: 8 Nights Lodging, Hotel Shuttle from Airport to Hotel in Anchorage, Float Plane Ticket, CME, Most Meals - all breakfasts and dinners, assistance with Ski Rentals if needed; free wild med gift.

EXCLUDED: Airfare to/from Anchorage Airport; travel insurance & rescue insurance (recommended), & any personal gear you may want to bring. TIPS for guides and house staff (estimated $250/pp). Extra Hotel nights due to delays or flight cancellations. SAT phone charges if needed or any alcoholic beverages at lodge / cabins.

***Please note: Full payment due within 90 days of course or a $250 fee will be added to your final cost**

  • Cancellation Policy: Your deposit for the course is nonrefundable. The entire balance of your course fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. 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 final cost or we have the right to cancel your trip. There will be no refund after 90 days prior to course. If you cancel before 90 days, you will be reimbursed course fee minus deposit.

  • We have a maximum number of 16 participants including instructors depending on shared beds.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE / CME

  • It is the policy of 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 accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) and Wild Med Adventures. The WMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”

  • All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles. 

  • The Wilderness Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:

  • Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.

  • Practice your skills while enjoying the backwoods of Alaska

  • Work with our expert faculty to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding outdoor pursuits.

  • Obtain up to 13 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 exploring the backcountry and practical skills for assessment, splinting, wraps, carries and more.

TARGET AUDIENCE: 

  • Intended as continuing education for physicians, PA's, NP's, nurses, and medics who aspire to work or teach as a field instructor/provider in recreational outdoor environments or who may work in remote clinics and deal with the injuries sustained while outside hospital.

  • Graduates from other wilderness medicine programs (e.g. FAWM, MFAWM) who want to gain experience and skills in Remote Medicine

  • Individuals pursuing a Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM™)

MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

  • The goal of the Wilderness Medicine for the Outdoor Enthusiast is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while enjoying educational activities including lectures, hands on work-shops, training modules and outdoor 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 outdoor related educational activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct outdoor 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 hyperthermia, hypothermia, cold injuries, and wound management.

    • 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 managing these appropriately until definitive care can be received.

    • Perform a pre-departure assessment of the participant’s pre-existing medical conditions and plan an appropriate medical kit & care.

PLEASE INQUIRE WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

We hope to meet you in Alaska and share the ultimate CME experience !

 

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