A very good overview of the area of risk management…well done.

Ásgeir Örn Kristinsson

Manager, Bjorgunarfelag Akraness (Akranes Rescue Team), Akranes, Iceland

The course left me feeling more empowered to make positive improvements at my organization.

Rob Donisch

Applied Learning Specialist, Korea International School, South Korea

Engaging during weekly zoom meetings has brought the topic of risk management alive. My awareness and knowledge on the topic has expanded into new areas…

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Rich Hunt

Teacher, Health & Safety Coordinator, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines

Very thought provoking…you come away with a concrete, actionable plan that will help you develop risk management further within your organization.

Roisin Pearson

Deputy Head, Safeguarding & Well-being Education Specialist, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines

This is a concise yet profound course that teaches participants more than just the foundations of risk management in outdoor safety settings. It allows participants…

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Ross McHenry

Program Coordinator, The Hutong, Beijing, China

In-depth and helpful.

Kris Roney

WFR student, Keilir Academy Adventure Guide Studies Program, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland

Viristar’s textbook is truly a great addition to the outdoor industry!

Boo Hui Wen

Senior Instructor, Outward Bound Singapore, Singapore

Very helpful. I learned a lot about systems thinking and the different domains of potential risks.

Shi Jinhui (Kelly)

Co-Founder & Director, Fun & Learn Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

We were very pleased with the top notch instruction from Viristar instructors for our Wilderness First Responder Course at Green School in Bali! THANKS Viristar!

Kenny Peavy

Head of Risk & Safety, Green School Bali & Green Camp Bali, Bali, Indonesia

A great course! Interesting and helpful course content.

Dr. Thomas Exner

Adventure Guide Certificate Coordinator, Keilir Academy, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland

[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] very comprehensive, well laid out, easy to follow, and has excellent content and useful examples.

Paul Delane

Head of Outdoor Education, Sacred Heart College, Sorrento, Western Australia

An excellent course. It combines theory with practical elements. Really made me think about how we assess and manage risk within our organisation.

Sue Azam-Ali

Group Scout Leader, 1st Kuala Lumpur, British Scouting Overseas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I loved the ample opportunities we had to network and collaborate with other outdoor risk management professionals.

Claire Sutton

Outdoor Education Program Coordinator, San Francisco Waldorf High School, California, USA

The Viristar team is really passionate about safety in the outdoors–it manifests vividly in their training!

Shamsiah Ismail

Director, Bila Bila Odyssey, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Enriching and effective in the application of risk management knowledge.

Mohammad Zulhilmi Bin Mohammad

Head/Lead Instructor (Training), Outward Bound Singapore, Singapore