Montana Snowmobiling or Ski

CME Adventure

Feb. 24th - March 1st, 2025

Feb. 24th - March 1st, 2025

• Join our 5 night Snowmobiling / Skiing CME Adventure course in Polaris, MT

• On this 5 Night Adventure you will ride Snowmobiles and/or SKI for 3-days with 4-6 hours of riding each day. Gear, Sleds, Fuel, Insurance and guides are all provided. Also, enjoy all meals and alcohol. If you prefer to SKI this can also be an option as there is an uncrowded Ski Mountain just a few minutes up the road. On this adventure tour we’ll experience the deepness of the Montana landscape and the beauty of the surrounding area. Leave the planning to us and sit back and enjoy some epic riding. We will arrange all the details - riding, rental sleds, guides, food & lodging.

• Enjoy a unique experience and enjoy a Private Lodge for our group. Also, enjoy a day off to relax, cross-country ski or enjoy the peacefulness of the beautiful area.

  MONTANA SNOWMOBILE TRAILS
  Out the back door we will have 200 miles of groomed trails, plenty of play areas with breathtaking scenery for the beginner and over a half-million acres of Montana’s most pristine backcountry where unlimited and unrestricted trails, powder parks, hill climbing bowls and unrivaled sky-top views await the more experienced rider. There are mountain lakes by the score, scenic vistas you will never forget, abandoned ghost towns to explore, abundant wildlife to view at a safe distance, smooth, uncongested trails and untracked powder to play in, even days after a storm! Simply put, it is the best snowmobile experience in Montana!

  SNOWMOBILE INSTRUCTION – GUIDE SERVICE
  If you have never ridden a snowmobile before, our experienced staff can help you feel comfortable with your snowmobile on our learners track near the lodge. They will take you to areas that will match your ability and teach you how to ride in various conditions so you can get the most enjoyment out of your snowmobile vacation. If you are an experienced rider looking to find some exciting riding off the beaten path, our guides will take you to the best!

  SKI MAVERICK MOUNTAIN

  If you prefer to ski and catch up with the rest of the gang in the evenings, this is an option. Maverick Mountain is one of the best kept secrets in Montana. Great skiing, no crowds, and good powder.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:

• Amazing Landscape and Epic Snowmobiling

• Stay in beautiful Private Lodging with Snowmobile Sleds on sight

• Options to pick your own combo between skiing and snowmobiling

• An opportunity to ride 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)

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 Snowmobiling guides with loads of experience to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding biking and backcountry injuries

• Obtain up to 14 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.

CERTIFICATION:

• 14 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits (TM) and WMS FAWM Credits

THE  TEAM / FACULTY:

• The riding logistics and leadership will be provided by extremely experienced guides from Montana 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 snowmobiling. 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 & Matt Razon, PA-C

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

$3499pp - 3 Days of Snowmobiling with CME

$3350pp - 2 days of Snowmobiling with CME (Option to Ski 2 days at own cost: $50 per ticket / $100 with Rentals)

$3200pp - 1 day of Snowmobiling with CME (Option to Ski 2 days at own cost: $50 per ticket / $100 with Rentals)

$3050PP - NO RIDING WITH CME (OPTION TO SKI OR DO ACTIVITIES ON OWN)

NON-MEDICAL: $500 Off; Select Package above and use Code “NONMEDICAL” for discount. (Includes everything but CME certificate; you are still welcome to listen to our talks as they should be enjoyable

**ALL ROOMS ARE DOUBLE OCCPANCY

Included:

• 5 Nights Lodging with Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast included as well as drinks

• up to 3 Full Days of Snowmobiling depending on Package Reserved

• Snowmobile Guides

• All CME and Wilderness Medicine Education (FAWM credits if needed) - 14 hours

• VIP Tour (Not Available to General Public)

• Off-day to enjoy cross-country skiing trails (must bring own skis), snowshoes are available and included

Excluded: 

• Flights to destination and transportation to lodge

• All Transportation other than the snowmobile rentals

• Any other personal gear you may need (or requested gear upgrades)

• Any additional costs for delays, injuries, trip insurance, or damage done by negligence.

• Rescue Insurance / Trip Insurance

• Optional Days to SKI ($50 per ticket / $100 with rentals based on 2024 prices)

• ALL TIPS for the guides / cook staff: $25-$30/day for housestaff/ $50/day snowmobiling. Total $250-$300pp depending on number of snowmobiling days.

  *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 90 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 WILD MED must cancel due to unforeseen issues). Flights will not be reimbursed regardless of cancellation reason so please buy refundable or amendable tickets. 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 automatically applied to your final invoice 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 25% refund minus deposit if cancelled between 120 - 90 days before the course. No refunds if cancelled within 90 days of the start of course.

• We have a maximum number of 20 and minimum of 8.

*Please note: this is a potentially dangerous activity in remote areas.

Please consult your physician and have recommended insurance & rescue insurance.

DIRECTIONS / LOCATION:

Traveling From Dillon: This is a year-round, day or night route. Travel South 2 miles on I-15, west 25 miles on MT Highway 278, North 7.5 miles on the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway to our lodge. Travel time from Dillon to our Lodge is 30 minutes.

Traveling From Butte:  This is a year-round, day or night route. Travel West 7 miles on I-90, South 58 miles on I-15 to Dillon. Then follow the above directions from Dillon to our Lodge. Travel time from Butte to Dillon is 60 minutes.

Traveling From Bozeman:  This is a year-round, day or night route.  Travel West 58 miles on I-90 to Whitehall, south 27 miles on MT-55 & MT-41 to Twin Bridges, south 28 miles on MT-41 to Dillon.  Travel time from Bozeman to Dillon is 2 hours.

Traveling From Wise River: This is a day time summer route. This is known as the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway, it is very scenic but should not be traveled at night. During the winter months this section of the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway is closed to vehicle travel from December 1 – May 15th but is open to snowmobile travel only. When this route is open, travel South approximately 40 miles on the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway to our lodge. Travel time from Wise River to our Lodge is 45 – 60 minutes.

Lodge Address:

7501 Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway
Polaris, MT 59746

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 riding 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 14 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. 

PLEASE INQUIRE WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

We hope to meet you in Montana and share the ultimate riding experience !