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23rd Annual Meeting of the Wilderness Medical Society
RunforResearch
Tuesday, July 24 7:00 8:30 am
Fee:
$50
Join your colleagues, faculty and the WMS
leadership for a 5K run (or walk) to benefit
the WMS Research Fund. Enjoy a beautiful
Snowmass trail and get in a little exercise
as you begin your day on Tuesday, July
24. Your family and guests are welcome
to participate.
The Wilderness Medical Society is keenly interested in fostering
awareness and appreciation among healthcare professionals and
scientists for the research of health-related concerns in outdoor and
wilderness activities. The Society has established the Charles S. Houston
Research Award which provides financial support to a medical student
selected on a competitive basis for a research project in the field of
wilderness medicine. Due to generous donations, the WMS was able to
grant two Houston Research Awards in 2006. Houston Award winners
are asked to present their research findings at this conference upon
completion of their work.
KidsSurvivalWorkshop
Monday, July 23 9:00 am 12:00 noon
Fee:
$60
Adults aren't the only ones who should
know survival skills! Kids need to know too!
Sheryl Olson will teach your children (ages
7-12) what to do and how to take care of
themselves in the wilderness if they are
separated from their family or friends and
are waiting to be found. Topics include
how to stay warm, build a survival bed, signal, and survive a night
out alone. The class is outdoors so children will need to wear tennis
shoes and bring a rain jacket. No sandals, please. A drink and snack will
be provided.
LOCATION
SNOWMASS, right in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, boasts the bluest
skies you've ever seen, and offers a wide variety of summer activities. Cast
a line on a rushing trout stream. Hike or bike on miles of well-marked trails.
Roar down a river on a whitewater raft trip. There is golf, tennis, hot air
ballooning, ballet and theatre. Explore the glorious high backcountry by
jeep or on horseback. Or just relax and soak up the beauty of these majestic
mountains under the sun and stars. Colorado mountain weather features
warm days, cool evenings and occasional late afternoon showers. Bring
clothing suitable for temperatures ranging between 55 and 85 degrees.
TRAVEL
Located just off Colorado Highway 82 about 10 miles from Aspen,
SNOWMASS is approximately 200 miles from Denver and 125 miles from
Grand Junction.
AIRPORTSANDGROUNDTRANSPORTATION
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, 6 miles from Snowmass Village, is served by
United Express, America West Express and Northwest. Most hotels and
condominium complexes in the village offer complimentary transportation
to and from the airport. Courtesy phones are available near the baggage
carousels for car rental agencies, limousine services, shuttles and buses.
Please check with your lodging reservation agent regarding your options or
visit www.aspenairport.com.
Vail/Eagle County Airport is serviced by six major airlines and offers non-
stop flights from 13 major cities. This airport is 63 miles from Snowmass. A
variety of car rental agencies offer services at this airport and alternative
transportation services are available as well. www.eagle-county.com/airport
Denver International Airport (DIA) is a beautiful 4-hour drive including
spectacular Glenwood Canyon from Snowmass. All major rental
cars and scheduled and chartered bus services are available at DIA:
www.denver-den.com/transportation.html.
LOCALTRANSPORTATION
Within Snowmass Village complimentary shuttle service is available from
7 am to 12 midnight to transport guest around the Village. Twice each
hour the Roaring Fork Transit Agency provides transportation between
Snowmass Village and Aspen. The cost is $3.00 each way and is available
from 6 am to 1 am.
RECREATION
With 34 years of experience, BLAZING ADVENTURES is acknowledged as
Snowmass's premier outdoor adventure company. Visit their website at:
www.blazingadventures.com to discover all the activities that are available.
Blazing Adventures will be offering a comprehensive program of outings
from rafting to ballooning exclusively for WMS registrants and their
families and guests. Their staff will be onsite to assist with questions
and registration.
ACCOMMODATIONS
First-class hotels and condominiums (with all the comforts of home) are
available throughout Snowmass Village for registrants and their families and
guests. WMS Conference Rates will be honored 3 days before and 3 days
after the conference depending on availability.
Special Conference Rates are being offered at the Silvertree Hotel. You can
contact Silvertree reservations at 800-837-4255 for rates and information.
Please refer to the Wilderness Medical Society Annual Meeting to obtain the
group rate.
Special Rates are also available at a variety of condominiums and lodges.
Please see the WMS website at www.wms.org for links and/or information
about this additional lodging.
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