Viristar Presents at Association for Challenge Course Technology 2023 Conference
Workshop on "Using Safety Science to Improve Outcomes" Offered at ACCT’s 33rd Annual International Conference & Expo, February 2023...
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Jeff Baierlein
- Jul 21
- 2 min
Viristar and South African Adventure Industry Association Collaborate On Outdoor Safety Training
SA AIA offers Outdoor Adventure Risk Management Course at a Discount to Members Viristar is pleased to collaborate with the South African...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jul 19
- 2 min
Viristar Director Jeff Baierlein To Present at America Outdoors Conference & Expo
Viristar is pleased to be part of America Outdoors, the international trade association for the world's finest adventure travel...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Trekking Group in Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan Mountains Survives Avalanche
Survivor Shares Remarkable Footage of Being Overtaken By Avalanche Credit: Harry Shimmin On Friday July 8 2022, a group of nine British...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jul 11
- 9 min
Thoughts on Belief, Behavior and Risk Management
Editor's note: this guest post was written by Alan Champkins, an outdoor education professional in Zambia, and graduate of Viristar's...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jul 4
- 2 min
Viristar Completes Outdoor Risk Management Training Project with Singapore Outdoor Programs
Character and Leadership Academy, InnoTrek and FutuReady Asia Staff Graduate from Viristar Safety Course Viristar recently completed a...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Glacier Collapse in Italian Alps Kills Six, Highlights Climate Change Link to Outdoor Safety
Record-high temperatures preceded fatal ‘ice avalanche’ On July 3, 2022, a section of a glacier on the Marmolada, the highest mountain in...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jul 2
- 3 min
How To Incorporate Environmental Education Into Adventure Programs
Introduction Experiential and adventure programs which focus on building life skills such as teamwork, compassion, character and...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jul 2
- 2 min
How to Conduct a Risk Assessment
For Travel, Outdoor Adventurous Activities, Wilderness Risk Management, Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Education/Recreation Contexts...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jun 25
- 6 min
Outdoor Safety Case Study: Mysterious Loss of Consciousness on Night Hike
Unexplained Collapse of Outdoor Education Student on Vineyard Hike Illustrates Complexity of Incident Causation The Incident A group of...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jun 24
- 1 min
Viristar Welcomes Mairi Clare Dunlin as Operations Co-Ordinator
MC Brings Proven Expertise in Outdoor Education and Business Leadership to Viristar Viristar is very pleased to welcome Mairi Clare...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jun 6
- 2 min
Viristar Director Jeff Baierlein To Present at Association of Nature Center Administrators Summit
Viristar’s Director, Jeff Baierlein, has been selected to present at the “Thrive Outside” 2022 ANCA Summit, August 1-5 2022, at Irvine...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jun 5
- 2 min
Viristar Director Jeff Baierlein To Present at Wilderness Risk Management Conference
Viristar’s Director, Jeff Baierlein, has been selected to present at the 29th annual Wilderness Risk Management Conference October 19-21...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jun 3
- 2 min
Viristar and Adventure Qualifications Network Partner to Provide Risk Management Training
Viristar is pleased to collaborate with Adventure Qualifications Network to bring Risk Management for Outdoor Programs training courses...
Jeff Baierlein
- May 30
- 10 min
Zip Line Fatality in Vermont Ruled Preventable; Safety Lapses Cited
Company Reportedly Resisted Following Safety Requirements, Leading to Death Stowe zipline. Credit: Stowe Mountain Resort Scott Lewis was...
Jeff Baierlein
- May 19
- 1 min
Viristar Presents at Outdoor Forum for South East Asian Schools
[email protected] hosted virtually by Singapore American School Viristar was pleased to participate in the Outdoor Forum for Southeast Asian...
Jeff Baierlein
- May 18
- 2 min
Viristar and Australia’s Inside The Outhaus Discuss Risk Management for Outdoor Programs
Viristar was pleased to talk about risk management in outdoor education with the Australia-based Inside the Outhaus community during a...
Jeff Baierlein
- May 6
- 14 min
Singapore Is Developing National Standard for Outdoor and Adventure Education Safety & Quality
Jethro Puah, 15, was described as a caring friend, loving son, and exemplary student. He was recognized for his beautiful tenor singing...
Jeff Baierlein
- Apr 4
- 12 min
Legislation Boosts Washington State Outdoor Education, Joining Global Advances in Outdoor Programs
Outdoor School Funding Adds to Efforts to Boost Outdoor Programs in Washington, the Pacific Northwest, Singapore, Australia, and Around...
Jeff Baierlein
- Apr 2
- 3 min
Viristar and Inside the OutHaus Offer Outdoor Safety Training to Australia & Beyond
Partnership to Provide ‘Risk Management for Outdoor Programs’ Course to LOA Sector at a Discount Viristar is pleased to join with Inside...