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High Country Wilderness Medicine Conference

DateBox DateBoxHyphen DateBox EventDetailTime EventDetailLocation
Aug
29
Sat
To
Aug
30
Sun
Aug 29-30, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Valle Crucis Conference Center
Banner Elk, NC

Annual event with expert-led workshops and hands-on wilderness medicine training for healthcare professionals and outdoor enthusiasts and beyond.

Description

The High Country Wilderness Medicine Conference is an annual event for healthcare professionals as well as outdoor enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge of medicine in the wild. Focusing on real, hands-on training, attendees can expect expert-led workshops that will prepare them for the unexpected, whether it's an outdoor accident or a community-wide crisis. 

For more information, visit: https://hcwmc.com/

first aid kits on a mountain slope

Contact

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Schedule & Location

Schedule

This event includes all of the 2 meeting times below.
Date Time Location
1. Sat, August 29 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Valle Crucis Conference Center
2. Sun, August 30 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Valle Crucis Conference Center

Location Details

  • Valle Crucis Conference Center
    146 Skiles Way
    Banner Elk, NC 28604

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