Ski & Mountain Trauma Conference
About the Conference
The Ski & Mountain Trauma Conference was created by Saint Alphonsus Health System. Saint Alphonsus is the most experienced and most advanced Trauma Center in Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada and has a long history of caring for the most seriously ill and injured. Saint Alphonsus created the Ski & Mountain Trauma Conference to provide the latest developments in emergency medicine to first responders. This unique conference combines lectures with the opportunities for hands-on simulation sessions and workshops.
We are excited to share that the 2025 Ski & Mountain Trauma Conference will take place November 5-7 (Wednesday-Friday) at the Sun Valley Resort. If you are an EMT, paramedic, ski patrol or just love wilderness medicine and rescue – this conference is sure to give you and your team the latest education and techniques to handle any situation in the remote wilderness.
2025 Presentations, Workshops, & Sims
Presentations
- Rescue Case Studies - David Weber, EMT-P
- Heroic Hands – The Incredible Power of Collaboration in Trauma Care - Ethan Taub, MD & Taylor Roccaforte
- Drowning - Aaron Campbell, MD
- Battling Burnout and Coping with Stress - Page Haviland, PhD
- Field Amputation - Jason Pickett, MD
- Cardiac Arrest 101: Bridging the Gap - Joseph Walsh, MD
- Managing the Wildland Fire Medical Emergencies - Andrew Southard, MD
- Pediatric Emergencies - Julie Bacon, MSN,HCSM,RNC-LRN,CPEN,CPN,C-NPT
- Acute Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following Acute Physical Trauma - Robert Calhoun, PhD
- Challenges & Opportunities in Bering Sea Medevac - Sarah Spelsberg, MD
Workshops
- Backcountry Management of Hypothermia & Frostbite
- Blood Transfusions in EMS
- Dislocation Management
- Ice Rescue
- Improvised Medical & Field Gear
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
- LZ Safety
- Obstetrical Emergencies
- Pediatric Airways - Facts & Applications
- Principles of Field Immobilization - Extremity Injuries
- Rapid Fire Assessments I & II
- Under Pressure - Chest Trauma Skills Lab
- What the Mountains Can Throw at You
- What's In Your Backpack, Girlfriend?
Sim Sessions
- Cardiac Arrest in Hypothermic Patient
- Chest Pain - Ruling Out the MI
- Haz Mat/Decon with the Trauma Patient
- Managing Behavioral Emergencies with the Intoxicated Patient
- Pain Management for the Multisystem Trauma Patient
- Pediatric Anaphylaxis
- Pediatric Head Injuries
2025 Keynote Speaker - Mr. Cody Byrns
Cody Byrns is an internationally recognized speaker and a best-selling author. In May of 2013, Cody’s life drastically changed. While stopped at a red light on the highway, Cody was rear-ended by a box-truck that failed to stop. As a result, he was considered dead until first responders saw his hand move. He received many injuries that day, including severe burns to almost 40% of his body. After years of countless surgeries and rehabilitation, Cody has chosen to not allow his scars to keep him bound in bitterness and defeat. Instead, he uses his story to uplift others. His goal is to help people live free from the bonds of scars (physical and emotional), equipping others with the knowledge to walk out of their past hurt and defeat, and run towards their full potential. He speaks worldwide to provide relevant, applicable, and thought-provoking messages. Thousands of people have been encouraged by Cody’s story and outlook on life. From college students to business leaders, his presentations have been received by many. He has also been featured on many TV and radio shows around the world.
Presenter/Instructor Applications
If you are interested in presenting and/or instructing a workshop, please download the application. Applications are accepted throughout the year for the following year’s conference. See the application for additional information.