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PresentationFever in the returning traveler
Next · 10:45 AMMosquito-borne infections
Journal moduleVaccines before travel

Live today · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Day 1 · Travel and tropical medicine

  1. Fever in the returning traveler
  2. Mosquito-borne infections
  3. Vaccines before travel

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Sample 3-day conference in Alta/Snowbird

IllustrativeSAMPLE CONFERENCE

A practical update in primary care

Tue 12 – Thu 14 Jan 2027 · 3 study days · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM Mountain Time

Day 1 · Tue 12 JanTravel and tropical medicine

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationFever in the returning travelerAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationMosquito-borne infectionsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    Journal moduleVaccines before travelRead at its PubMed Central link

Day 2 · Wed 13 JanHeat, sun and active lives

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationHeat illness and hydrationAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    PresentationSun exposure and skin protectionAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationSprains and overuse injuriesAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Day 3 · Thu 14 JanSleep and fatigue

  1. 9:00–10:30 AM
    PresentationInsomnia and sleep habitsAudio and slides at its scheduled time
  2. 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Journal moduleShift work and the body clockRead at its PubMed Central link
  3. 12:00–2:00 PM
    PresentationDaytime sleepinessAudio and slides at its scheduled time

Checked in 9:04 AM · location verified within 20 miles

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Category 1 through a session’s accredited provider, where offered.

Category 2 self-claimed by eligible physicians for qualifying learning.

It depends on the session. A presentation or journal module offers AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ only where its accredited provider offers a CME activity and supplies instructions for claiming it; then you claim it as that provider directs. That credit comes from the provider, not from Shift CME, and not every session offers it. Physicians may also self-claim AMA PRA Category 2 Credit™ for learning they judge meets the AMA's requirements, and your Shift CME records can support that claim. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants follow their own certifying bodies' rules: NCCPA lets PAs self-claim Category 2 CME, while AANPCB and ANCC require accredited contact hours, which Shift CME does not award.

Where to stay in Alta/Snowbird

Two ski areas share one canyon above Salt Lake City, and the alpine lakes, aspen color, a tram to Hidden Peak and a former silver-mining site all sit within it.

Alta
Choose this area if you want to stay near Alta. Visit Salt Lake lists several lodges near Alta.
Snowbird base area
Choose this area if you want the lifts and base area close at hand. Snowbird’s site describes five slopeside properties within walking distance of the lifts.
Afternoons, travel and weather in Alta/Snowbird

Winter is for skiing and can close the canyon road in big storms, summer is for hiking and wildflowers, and fall color starts in the canyon in mid-September. Conferences are available all year.

Alta and Snowbird after your study day

Study days finish at 2:00 PM local time. For an easy afternoon, choose one outing in Little Cottonwood Canyon: the walk to Cecret Lake, a look around Snowbird’s base area, or a drive up to Alta. Visit Salt Lake says the canyon is just 25 miles from downtown Salt Lake City. During strong winter storms the canyon can enter a status called Interlodge, tied to high avalanche danger, with road closures, so check conditions before you go and plan for a delay.

Travel, lodging and any tram or lift arrangements are made separately. Your conference is built around your specialty and interests; the canyon is the setting you choose for it.

Alpine lakes and canyon hikes

Visit Salt Lake lists Catherine’s Area and Cecret Lake among the popular summer hikes. Its fall guide describes Cecret Lake as a moderate hike of 1.8 miles out and back with 465 feet of gain, ending at an alpine lake that reflects the peaks around it. Jupiter Peak via Empire Pass is listed as 4.3 miles out and back, reaching 9,900 feet. Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir is a moderate 4.6 miles out and back with about 1,463 feet of gain, passing golden aspens and maples in fall.

A more demanding route climbs from Snowbird’s base area to Hidden Peak at about 11,000 feet, and the tourism site says a tram ride back down is available. Dogs and swimming are not allowed anywhere in the canyon because it is a watershed. The same guide lists White Pine Lake in neighboring Big Cottonwood Canyon as a 10.2-mile round trip. Hikes of this length are better saved for a day without a study session, and the guide advises giving yourself time to adjust to the altitude first.

Alta’s mining and ski history

Alta’s own history page says the area began as a silver mining site that later became a ghost town. Norwegian skier Alf Engen selected the slopes, and the U.S. Forest Service saw the snowy terrain as a way to create jobs while restoring land scarred by mining.

Visit Salt Lake says Alta has been open since 1939, which makes it one of the oldest ski areas in the country, and that it is skiers only, with no snowboarders allowed. Alta’s home page lists a monthly Alta Birding Hikes event for visitors who want to see the area differently. Check that listing for current dates.

Snowbird’s tram and Oktoberfest

Snowbird sits just west of Alta, and skiers can connect between the two areas through Mineral Basin. Snowbird’s own site calls the Aerial Tram the lift that carries skiers and snowboarders to the top of Hidden Peak, and its site has a section of summer activities. Visit Salt Lake calls Snowbird a year-round destination. Check that page for the tram’s dates and hours against your 2:00 PM finish.

Visit Salt Lake says Snowbird hosts Utah’s oldest Oktoberfest in its base area, with locally brewed beer, hearty meals, local music and handmade goods. It advises adjusting to the elevation before driving up the canyon and drinking slowly, because alcohol hits harder at altitude.

Wildflowers, wildlife and fall color

Alta’s summer page says the Albion Basin Summer Road is open to vehicles in season, and it asks visitors not to pick or trample the wildflowers or leave designated trails, even for photos. Visit Salt Lake says mule deer or moose can be seen in the autumn terrain, along with Steller’s jays and Clark’s nutcrackers.

The guide describes golden leaves around the dormant ski lifts in Alta’s parking lot once the canyon starts to turn. Fall color begins in the canyons in mid-September and reaches the valley by early October, according to the same guide. It notes that days get shorter quickly and that sometimes winter shows up early, so bring warm layers and check conditions.

When to visit Alta and Snowbird

Visit Salt Lake describes the canyon as a winter ski destination and a summer hiking area, and says Little Cottonwood often gets more snow than neighboring canyons and Park City. Alta’s home page lists its opening day as November 20, conditions permitting, for its 89th season.

In summer, hikers pass through wildflower meadows, and Salt Lake’s tourism site says the weather can change rapidly. Salt Lake itself sits at 4,226 feet, and the guide advises giving yourself time to acclimate before strenuous hikes.

Getting to Alta, Snowbird and your study setting

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the arrival point shown in this guide. Visit Salt Lake describes the airport as just 10 minutes from downtown and says four ski resorts lie about 30 minutes from the city. The airport’s own site lists parking and transportation options, and the tourism site says road, rail and air access keep the mountains and the city close. It also points to a UTA ski bus service, so check its current routes and schedule if you would rather not drive the canyon.

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Destination
Alta and Snowbird, Utah
Ski season
December–March
Arrival airport
Salt Lake City International · SLC
Check-in area
Within 20 miles of the center

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How does a conference work?

Choose your destination, dates and specialty. Your program includes journal modules and scheduled presentations. Presentations start at their scheduled times, rather than on demand. Review the program before you confirm. See each step.

Why do I need to be at the destination?

Shift CME licenses educational content for live conferences at designated destinations. Those licenses restrict use to the conference location, so you need to be at your selected destination to participate. Presentations start at their scheduled times as part of your personalized program.

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Select a destination from the destinations page. Check in once during your conference, within 20 miles of the destination’s designated center. Check-in is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM destination time on any study day. If you haven’t checked in by 10:00 PM on your last study day, no participation is recorded. Enable browser location access; if your phone can’t confirm your location, you can confirm it yourself when you check in.

How long is a study day?

Study days run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time, with presentations starting at scheduled times. That leaves the rest of the day to enjoy your destination.

What does it cost?

Membership is $999 a year (introductory price), plus applicable tax, and renews at $999 a year until you cancel. It includes 21 conference days a year. Each conference uses 1 to 7 conference days. Members can add days for $40 each. Without a membership, one conference of up to 7 study days is $349, paid before you create it. Read about membership.

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Before you confirm, you can swap or remove sessions, or regenerate the plan. Choosing Confirm and lock itinerary locks the program. To change it after that, cancel the conference and plan a new one. Cancelled or incomplete confirmed conferences keep their confirmation.

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