Vail Valley Medical Center and the Beaver Creek Resort again play host to this year's presentation of the USSA Medical Emergencies in Skiing and Snowboarding (MESS) Course.  The 2008 MESS Course will present concepts for evaluation of traumatic emergencies in elite level ski and snowboard competitions, event medical support systems for World Cup Events in skiing and snowboarding at international venues, and management of common medical conditions of the elite ski and snowboard athlete. Outdoor practical training scenarios are taught Sunday on the Bird’s of Prey Downhill Ski Course to review the skills taught in the classroom.  Advanced skiing and/or snowboarding skills are required for on hill scenarios. 

Conference Date: December 12-14, 2008
Location: The Pines Lodge, Beaver Creek, Colorado
Arrival & Opening reception: Friday, December 12, Reception at 6:00 pm
Depart: after 5:00 pm Sunday, December 14
Conference Fee: $595 per Physician

Attendance is limited and is by invite only to the USSA Medical Pool.
NOTE:  Registration for the conference is now CLOSED. 
For more information, please contact Gillian Honeyman at ghoneyman@ussa.org.