
WORKSHOPS
Learn. Network. Engage
The workshops take place on Monday and Tuesday in different locations at
11:00 - 13:00 and again at 13:30 - 15:30.

OUT ON THE HILL
“This is as practical and “hands on” as it gets! Join experts from around world to learn about the latest medical equipment that is being used in the mountains. Come dressed for all conditions – the day will include scenarios on one of the Peak District’s most iconic summits - Win Hill!”

HEALTHY HIKES
“Positive Steps Outdoors is an award winning social enterprise initiative from Northern Ireland that combines professional mountain leadership with mindfulness and coaching to help people reconnect with nature, improve their mental health and build stronger connections with others. Join Alan and Caroline for an insight into how mountains can be medicine…”

BURJOR LANGDANA
“The ultimate “hands on” experience – using a range of practical resources Burj will guide you through just what you need to handle dental emergencies in the mountains. Burj’s courses have the best feedback in the business. Don’t miss out!”

TIM HALSEY AND VOLKER SCHOFFL
“When it comes to managing climbing injuries Andy, Volker and Tim are up there with the best. Join them to hear about the many injuries climbers can encounter and how they can be helped back onto the rock. Not to be missed!”

JAMIE MACDONALD
Young people on expeditions and sports science

MONICA PIRIS & BEN ALBA
“In the mountains we are constantly pushing ourselves to the limits. Safety can be compromised. Success can slip through our fingers. But how can we be safer and more successful in this environment?
Hear from everyone with skin in the game – not just health care providers but also mountain athletes, coaches and equipment manufacturers. Get inspired to explore your own limits!

TED TALKS
The BMMS Presents...Mountain Voices....Do you have something that you’d like to share with a mountain medicine audience? If so, this is for you. Sign up for a 15 minute session and talk about whatever’s on your mind. It could be your latest research, a lesson learnt from a challenging day in the hills or just a piece of advice that you’d just like to share. Whatever it is, there will be an enthusiastic audience who’d like to hear from you. Make sure you save enough time for questions!”

TASH BROOK
Following on from the “Women in the Mountains” plenary session, join Tash Brook to talk through the challenges faced by women in the mountains and hear from those who’ve pushed through…”