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Mountain Rescue Association Spring Conference 2026

Organized by Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) — MRA Spring Conference

The MRA Conference 2026 is the annual event for members of the Mountain Rescue Association, the oldest Search and Rescue Association in the United States and the national...

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Dates: Jun 12-14, 2026
Location: Juneau, AK
Deadline: -
Attendees: 400
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About this conference

The MRA Conference 2026 is the annual event for members of the Mountain Rescue Association, the oldest Search and Rescue Association in the United States and the national search and rescue accreditation organization. It provides a platform to learn about new search and rescue techniques, share experiences, and network with other professionals in the field. The conference focuses on improving rescue response through training in the newest techniques in rescue, medical care, and technical skills. It will feature classrooms, lodging (provided by UAS), various courses, and pre- and post-conference sessions. Attendees can expect a comprehensive program covering areas such as Technical Rope Rescue, Search Management, K-9 operations, Aviation in SAR, Technology in SAR, and Animal Rescue. The event is co-hosted by Juneau Mountain Rescue and the Alaska Mountain Rescue Group.

Sponsorship options

The Mountain Rescue Association (MRA) offers several sponsorship levels for the 2026 conference. These include PINNACLE ($372,000), SUMMIT ($36,500), ASCENT ($3,500), BASE CAMP ($1,250), TRAILHEAD ($650), and PEAK ($1000). Benefits vary by level and can include cross-marketing on MRA educational materials, speaking opportunities at the annual conference, company logo and link on the MRA home page, emails to membership, revolving ads in the Meridian Newsletter, vendor booths at the annual conference, social media content posts/mentions, 'I Support MRA' decals, company description, logo and link on MRA Sponsors Page, company banner displayed at the annual conference, and company name recognition on MRA Sponsors Page and in the Meridian Newsletter.