16th Annual Wilderness Medicine & Survival Skills Conference
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, October 2nd through 4th, 2026
41030 W. 151st Street South, Bristow, OK 74010
Welcome to Tier 1 Wild Med! We’re excited to introduce you to our annual Wilderness Medicine & Survival Skills Conference, a nationally recognized event that began in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and now calls the beautiful El Dorado Ranch in Bristow, Oklahoma, home.
This immersive, entirely outdoor conference brings together healthcare providers, first responders, military personnel, law enforcement, outdoor professionals, and adventure enthusiasts from across the United States and beyond for an unforgettable weekend of education, adventure, and community. Learn from internationally recognized experts and experienced instructors whose backgrounds span wilderness medicine, emergency care, rescue operations, tactical medicine, survival, and outdoor leadership.
Our goal is simple: deliver exceptional education through engaging lectures, hands-on workshops, realistic demonstrations, and immersive learning experiences—all while enjoying outstanding meals, beautiful scenery, and the camaraderie that makes this conference unlike any other.
Set on the scenic and secluded El Dorado Ranch, attendees can earn AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ while spending the weekend camping, learning, and creating lasting memories with family, friends, and fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Many participants return year after year, not only for the education but also for the friendships and professional connections built around the campfire.
This is a fully outdoor conference held rain or shine, so come prepared to embrace the elements—they’re part of the experience.
As a nonprofit conference, every registration directly supports the event by helping provide meals, educational supplies, equipment rentals, and other operational costs. The conference is made possible by an incredible team of volunteers, instructors, and supporters who generously give their time and talents to create an exceptional experience for every attendee.
Although our conference continues to grow each year, attendance remains intentionally limited to preserve the small-group atmosphere, hands-on instruction, and personal interactions that define Tier 1 Wild Med. Because of this, registration typically fills well in advance, and we encourage you to reserve your spot early.
We look forward to welcoming you to Oklahoma this October as we learn together, challenge ourselves, build lifelong friendships, and continue the adventure.
2026 Registration Information
** Please note meals are provided at NO additional charge!!
The planned menu will be posted as we get closer to the conference dates.
Also, there is no charge for onsite camping!! **
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Physicians: $995
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APPs: $495
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Nurses / Resident Physicians / Civilians: $395
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Military / Police / Fire / EMS: $295
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Medical Students: $250
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Active Military Enlisted Corpsmen / Medic (E5 and below): $225
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Pre-Conference Workshop Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:00-17:00: +$199, Survival Skills / Lost Person / Search & Rescue (Limited Spaces Available!)
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Conference Information
The conference fee includes the cost of all meals throughout the weekend. Coffee, tea, lemonade, water, and light snacks will also be available during the event. Attending the Friday afternoon pre-conference activities and evening gathering? Feel free to bring your own items to grill or simply join us by the campfire.
Camping spots are available throughout the property, and is always first come, first set camp. Portable restrooms, hand-washing stations, and outdoor showers will be provided to help maintain the beauty of our surroundings.
Friday Pre-Conference Workshop: 1300-1700
Search and Rescue, Mass Casualty, MARCH, Improvised Litters & Survival & Primitive Skills, Primitive Shelter Building. The optional Friday Pre-Conference workshop requires an additional fee of $199.00. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from a world renowned adventure guide, Marko Yurachek. When the world's most elite units need training on how to survive in the middle of nowhere with limited resources, they call Marko to train them. Please note these spots are limited, and are first come, first served. If you plan to attend, be sure to add this option during registration!
Registration
To register, please complete the registration form and submit payment. If there is any way you can make payment with check or cash, it would be greatly appreciated so we can allocate more of your contribution into the conference, and minimize payment fees. If you have questions about registration, please contact us at Tier1WildMed@gmail.com.
Accreditation
We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Continuing Medical Education (OSU-COM CME) to offer continuing medical education credit for this event.
AOA Credit
The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine designates this program for a maximum of 24 AOA Category 1-A credits, and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of each physician’s participation.
AMA Credit
The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine designates this regularly scheduled series activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Wilderness Medical Society FAWM Credit
This course is currently seeking approval for Fellowship in the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded may vary based on individual credit requirements and prior coursework.
If you would like to claim FAWM credits from WMS, you must be a current WMS member and FAWM candidate.
Please note: If you are not a current FAWM candidate – you have up to 120 days to join the candidacy and still claim this activity without having to pay for retroactive credits.
If you join FAWM candidacy more than 120 days after the end (but less than 5 years), there is a one time $25 retroactive fee to process and add this activity to your record.
EMS Emergency Systems Oklahoma State Department of Health
Trauma and EMS Services of the Oklahoma State Department of Health has selected 20.5 credits from the current conference itinerary that individuals may use to satisfy the State or Individual component of their NREMT continuing education (CE) requirements.
CLEET Course Catalogue Credits
Tier 1 Wilderness Medicine & Survival Skills Conference - 26-2209
This class has been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 24 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.
Questions?
For questions regarding CME, FAWM credit, course content, travel directions, accommodations, registration, or anything else, please contact us at:
(918) 269-7648
