From the rainforests of New Zealand to the high peaks of the Himalaya, James Kay, award-
winning landscape and adventure photographer, has traveled the globe in pursuit of adventure
and wild landscapes. His photography is used by a wide range of editorial and commercial
clients around the world. He currently serves as a professional advisor to Outdoor Photographer
magazine. Guests welcome.
FROM THE TASMAN SEA TO THE TATSHENSHINI:
Perspectives on a Lifetime of Adventure and Landscapes
HOW TO GET THERE
AIRPORTS
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
Snowmass Village is served by the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport,
a short 6 miles from the Village. United Express, America West
Express, and Northwest operate daily flights in and out
of this airport.
Vail/Eagle County Airport
Serviced by six major airlines, the Eagle Airport offers non-stop
flights from 13 major cities. The Eagle County Airport is 63 miles
from Snowmass Village.
Denver International Airport
The Village is 4 hours west of Denver (205 miles).
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
To and From the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
Numerous transportation options are available including
complimentary transportation to and from the airport offered
by most hotels and condominium complexes. 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 transportation to and from
the airport or refer to www.aspenairport.com.
To and From the Vail/Eagle County Airport
A variety of car rental agencies offer services at this airport and
alternative transportation services are available as well. Check
with the Eagle County Airport for details regarding transportation
services at www.eagle-county.com/airport.
To and From Denver International Airport
All major rental cars and scheduled and chartered bus services
are available at DIA. Check the Snowmass Village website www.
snowmassvillage.com/plan.cfm/subpage/gettinghere; or the DIA
website www.denver-den.com/transportation.html for details.
Within Snowmass Village
A complimentary shuttle is available from 7 am to 12 pm to
transport guests around the Village.
Snowmass to Aspen
Twice each hour the Roaring Fork Transit Agency provides
transportation for the 20-minute ride to and from Snowmass
Village to Aspen. The cost is $3.00 each way and is available from
6 am to 1 am.
LODGING
First-class hotels and condominiums (with all the comforts of
home) are available throughout Snowmass Village for registrants
and families. WMS Conference rates are good 3 days before and 3
days post-Conference, depending on availability.
The Stay Aspen/Snowmass professional reservations staff is
available from 8:00 am 5:00 pm MST to help attendees plan
their travel to Snowmass Village. Call toll-free 800-SNOWMAS
(800-766-9627) for detailed information and reservations. The
staff at Stay Aspen/Snowmass will also assist you with lodging,
airline reservations, ground transportation, and activities.
Hotels priced for WMS conference registrants include: Snowmass
Inn, Pokolodi Lodge, Mountain Chalet, Silvertree Hotel,
Wildwood Lodge, and Stonebridge Inn with rates ranging from
$85 to $117 per night.
Condominiums are available in studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units
and range in price from $99 to $245 per night. Included in the
specially priced block are: Terracehouse, Interlude, Laurelwood,
Crestwood, Woodrun Place, Chamonix, Enclave, Tamarack, Top of
the Village, and Timberline.
DEPOSIT/PAYMENT:
Reservations made more than 45 days in
advance require a deposit of $150 per adult. Reservations made
within 45 days of arrival require full payment.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If your lodging reservation is
cancelled 45 days or more prior to arrival, a full refund less a
$25.00 per adult is due. Cancellations within 45 days of arrival
are non-refundable. There are no refunds for late arrival, early
departure, or no show.
Nestled in an intimate valley high in the Elk Range of
the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Snowmass Village is a
magical place of blue skies, sunshine, wild flowers, and
evergreen forests. With an elevation of 8,000 feet and high
temperatures for July in the mid-70s, summer in Snowmass
Village is a true delight. Enjoy all that nature has to offer
while participating in a variety of recreational or cultural
activities. Everything that you need for your stay is within
steps of your accommodations. Select from dozens of dining
experiences and shop the many unique boutiques. There
are more than twenty restaurants within the Village.
Just minutes away in Aspen are even more dining and
shopping choices, and museums and fine art galleries.
It all happens right here.
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Dr. Freer opened the world's highest medical clinic on April 1, 2003
at Mt. Everest Base Camp, just as climbers began to arrive to mark
the 50th anniversary of the first ascent. Located at 17,600 ft
(5,350 m), the tent-based clinic provides medical care for ailments
such as high altitude sickness, frostbite, snow blindness, and trauma
to climbers, Sherpas, and trekkers. Hear the amazing story of
what it's like to plan, setup, and provide medical care in one of the
world's coldest and most austere environments. Guests welcome.
In 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary stood together on the summit of Mt Everest,
above and apart from the rest of the world, wrapped in private triumph...a perfect moment.
But as they turned to descend, they could not appreciate the tide of human clamor that awaited
them. Norgay later said that if he had known what awaited him, he might have stayed on the
mountain forever.
No expedition has ever reached the summit of Everest without the assistance of the legendary
Sherpas. A proud and enigmatic people, the Sherpas and their culture have been changed
irrevocably, in both positive and negative ways, as a result of the endless influx of western
culture through the trekking and climbing industry. Tashi Tenzing, grandson of Tenzing
Norgay, two-time Everest summitter, and author of Tenzing Norgay and the Sherpas of Everest
tells the story of Everest from the Sherpa perspective.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 8:00 pm
Tashi Tenzing
Sunday, July 24, 2005 7:30 pm
James Kay
Saturday, July 23, 2005 5:35 pm
Luanne Freer MD
MEDICINE ON EVEREST:
The Ultimate Wilderness
A two-time Emmy nominated film by award-winning film maker Michael Brown
of Serac Adventure Films takes an intimate look inside one of the most successful
Everest expeditions ever. The 75-minute film captures the emotions, humor, and
drama of blind climber Erik Weihenmayer's historic ascent, as well as four other
remarkable "firsts" on Everest. "Though there were questions about the wisdom of
the attempt before the team even left home, the clear and definitive success of the
expedition proves what people working together, with a common vision,
can accomplish," says Brown. This film has raised over $1,000,000 for worthy
nonprofit organizations and is being shown for the first time to a wilderness
medicine audience. All proceeds from this viewing will benefit the Wilderness
Medical Society. See Monday's Program for details.
Monday, July 25, 2005 7:30 pm
Michael Brown
and Erik Weihenmayer
FARTHER THAN THE EYE CAN SEE
TENZING AND THE SHERPAS OF EVEREST
Blazing Adventures' knowledge of the Aspen area makes our Group Services
Managers specialists when it comes to fun! The Aspen/Snowmass area is full
of fascinating history, beautiful mountain surroundings and a vast number of
opportunities to experience your very own adventure. Blazing Adventures will
be offering a wide range of summer activities for the participants and families
that will be attending the 2005 Wilderness Medical Society Wilderness
Medicine Conference. These include: whitewater rafting on the Arkansas,
Colorado, and Roaring Fork rivers; downhill and mountain biking tours;
4WD jeeping tours; backcountry hiking; hot air balloon rides; horseback rides;
fly fishing; sunset dinners; and "teens only" mini-schools for kayaking, rock
climbing, or mountain biking.
A pre-registration packet will be sent directly to you upon registering for the
conference; we encourage you to complete your activities reservation forms
that will be enclosed by July 15th. A Blazing Adventures representative will
be on-site at the conference registration to offer additional reservations on a
space-available basis. We are looking forward to hosting your group on an
unforgettable visit to our beautiful valley!
Within Snowmass Village, a complimentary shuttle transports guests around the Village.
Twice each hour the Roaring Fork Transit Agency provides transportation for the 20-minute ride into Aspen for $3.00 each way. This service runs from 6 am to 1am.
WILDERNESS ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
David Johnson MD
COURSE CONTENT:
Topics include patient assessment, body
systems, environmental medicine, toxins, backcountry medicine,
and equipment improvisation.
COURSE FORMAT:
38 hours held over 6 days. Includes
morning lectures and exams, and afternoon skill stations
and patient scenarios.
PREREQUISITES:
All course participants must be ALS certified.
Completion: Successful completion of the WALS course is based
on performance on written and practical final exams and 100%
class attendance.
CERTIFICATIONS:
36 contact hours for CEUs are available to
paramedics. 36 hours of AMA Category I CME are approved by for
physicians. 36 CEHs are available through CECBEMS. RN contact
hours have been applied for. Successful WALS participants will
receive certification from Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA)
that is valid for 3 years.
REGISTRATION:
Call WMA at 1-888-945-3633; outside US
1-207-665-2707. A $300 (USD) deposit is due at the time of
registration. MasterCard, VISA, AMEX, Discover cards, and
personal checks drawn on a US bank are accepted. Full payment
is due 1 week prior to course start date. Students will be mailed
pre-course packets to be completed prior to the course. Bring ALS
certification and completed pre-course work to check-in at 7:30 am,
July 22, in the classroom. Students will make their own lodging and
meals arrangements.
Cost: Physician $795, PA/NP $695, RN/Paramedic/MS4 $620
The Wilderness Advanced Life SupportTM training (WALSTM) is designed for medical professionals with ALS
certification whose work takes them to remote areas.
July 2227, 2005
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July 22 and 23, 8am 4pm
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July 24, 1pm 6pm
July 25, 1pm 6pm
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July 26, 12pm 4pm & 8pm 11pm
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July 27, 1pm 6pm
EVENING PROGRAMS
