Patagonia Ski CME
August 22 - August 29th, 2026
Join our Patagonia Ski CME course in 2026 for an unforgettable experience. We have joined forces with Andes Mountain Guides for this exciting Patagonia Ski experience.
Ski the best of Northern Patagonia at Cerro Catedral, Chapelco, and Cerro Bayo, the three TOP desintations offereing diverse terrain, breathtaking scenery, and an authentic local experience.
Cerro Catedral: The largest ski resort in South America, featuring over 120 km of trails, modern lifts, and stunning views of the Nahuel Huapi Lake. Ideal for all levels, from beginners to expert freeriders.
Chapelco: Known for its pristine tree-lined slopes and panoramic views of the Lanin Volcano, this resort offers well-groomed trails, excellent backcountry skiing and a relaxed atmosphere.
Cerro Bayo: A hidden gem near Villa La Angostura, combining exclusive slopes, deep powder, and a boutique ski experience with fewer crowds and incredible views of the Andean lakes.
Enjoy fresh snow, improve your skills and immerse yourself in Patagonia’s rich culture and cuisine. An unforgettable adventure awaits.
ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:
Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.
Practice your skills while skiing or enjoying the beautiful mountains of Patagonia
Work with our expert faculty to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding austere medicine
Obtain up to 16 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society towards your FAWM (TBD)
Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while traveling to remote locations.
CME CERTIFICATION:
Approved for up to 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits - TBD
“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 DETAILS:
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Location: Bariloche, San Martin de los Andes and Villa la Angostura. Northern Patagonia, Argentina
Length: 8 Days
We can help with travel arrangements and suggestions if you’d like to arrive early or stay late.
Climber Guide Ratio: 4:1 (Andes Mountain Guides)
Prerequisites: Basic Ski / Snowboard Skills
Maximum Number: 12
Included: Certified Ski Guides (Ratio 4:1), Insurance, all breakfasts and dinners, 5 hotel nights in Bariloche, 2 hotel nights at San Martin de los Andes, all transportation, all Ski Lift passes, Avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel (for optional BC tours), assistance with gear rentals, 16 CME credits, Free Wild Med Shirt or Hat.
Excluded: Restaurant Alcoholic drinks, Lunches at Ski Resort, Personal ski gear, Backcountry Ski gear / classes (optional), Alpine Ski classes (Optional), International flights to Bariloche, TIPS: ($250-$350 per person)
ITINERARY: (Speakers and times may change slightly based on availability and weather)
(Breakfast - B, Lunch-L, Dinner-D shown if included)
Day 1: (Sat., Aug. 22nd) - Arrive Bariloche, Argentina
Day 8: (Sat. Aug. 29th) - Transfer to Bariloche Airport for departure home (Afternoon flights)
*All CME will be done in the evenings and mornings before and after skiing
TRIP INSURANCE:
Delegates should have personal insurance to cover any in-country medical examinations or injuries, rescue/evacuation insurance as well as some form of trip insurance to cover missed flights, weather delays, illness, cancellations or other potential trip delays. We recommend Global Rescue for our Remote Medical Trips. We will purchase on mountain insurance for everyone which includes local mountain rescue.
Please seek a Travel Clinic or discuss your travel plans with your physician for any necessary vaccinations or pre-trip precautions you may need.
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 remote environments or who may work in remote clinics and deal with the injuries sustained in tropical environments.
Graduates from other wilderness medicine programs (e.g. FAWM, MFAWM) who want to gain experience and skills in Remote Medicine.
Individuals pursuing a Fellow of Wilderness Medicine degree (FAWM™)
Anyone is welcome to attend including friends, spouses, non-medical and those who love adventure !
ACCOMODATIONS:
7 Night Stay at the ideally located hotels in Patagonia and Ski Resorts. Located steps away from the mountains and taking you directly into the heart of the vast ski area.
See above itinerary.
COST SUMMARY
Depost Medical: $3000 / Deposit Non-Medical: $2500
Course + CME: $6699
Course + Non-CME or Non-Medical: $6199
Single Supplement: (Please Enquire - otherwise you will be paired up with same sex roomate)
Included: Certified Ski Guides (Ratio 4:1), Insurance, all breakfasts and dinners, 5 hotel nights in Bariloche, 2 hotel nights at San Martin de los Andes, all transportation, all Ski Lift passes, Avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel (for optional BC tours), assistance with gear rentals, 16 CME credits, Free Wild Med Shirt or Hat.
Excluded: Restaurant Alcoholic drinks, Lunches at Ski Resort, Personal ski gear, Backcountry Ski gear / classes (optional), Alpine Ski classes (Optional), International flights to Bariloche.Maximum of 30; Minimum of 8 (Before purchasing airline tickets, please check with us to make sure we have reached minimum number)
CANCELLATION POLICY
Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable. The entire balance of your trip fee will be due 90 days prior to departure. We recommend trip insurance for any unexpected illness and/or schedule changes or conflicts. If you have not paid in full prior to 90 days before the start of the course a late fee of $500 will be applied to your 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 of beginning of trip you will be refunded 50% of trip cost. If you cancel trip 120 days before trip you will be reimbursed full price excluding deposit.
If trip is cancelled due to insufficient numbers, we will reimburse all payments including deposit
We have limited spots for this trip. MAX 12 people
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 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. 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.
MAIN EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
The goal of the Patagonia Ski CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with expert faculty through educational activities including lectures and Ski Adventure 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 mountain and ski related activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct travel 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 skills in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote environments, including mountain, ski and avalanche settings.
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.
THE TEAM / FACULTY:
The travel logistics and leadership will be provided by Wild Med Adventures and Alphorn Tours.
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. We are not Guides and do not provide gear and/or other safety equipment for the adventure portion of this course. All risks of foreign travel, skiing, avalanche terrain, transportation to and from hotels, airports and resorts is at the risk of the client and may not hold Wild Med Adventures responsible in case of injury or emergency. (See Waiver) For more information regarding our instructor's background - please see BIO's for instructor information.
Instructors: Ben Mattingly, MD, FAWM, Mike Cavanagh, PA-C. (Instructors may change unexpectedly depending on availability)
PRE-REQUISITES:
EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, PA, NP, RRT, PhD or Physician to obtain CME accreditation. (Please Check with your governing body to ensure credits are acceptable)
If no CME needed, please feel free to attend and enjoy the lectures at no additional cost
A keen interest in wilderness & tropical medicine
A good level of physical fitness
Prepare and bring proper clothing for different activities
PLEASE INQUIRE WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
We hope to meet you in Patagonia and share the ultimate CME experience !
