Singapore’s Outdoor Learning & Adventure Education Association Sets Standards
Voluntary Standards Help Private-Sector Outdoor Education Providers in Singapore Manage Risk Viristar’s current cohort of Risk Management...
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Jeff Baierlein
- Jun 25, 2021
- 20 min
Outdoor Program Risk Management and Subcontractors
Managing Provider Relationships for Safety in Travel, Wilderness, Experiential and Adventure Programs An International Misadventure The...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jun 18, 2021
- 2 min
Dirty Boots and Viristar Partner to Bring Outdoor Safety Training to South Africa
Dirty Boots and Viristar have joined together to make outdoor program risk management courses available to outdoor adventure providers in...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jun 13, 2021
- 2 min
Risk Management for Outdoor Programs Training: Reviews from Recent Graduates
Two groups of participants recently completed the Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course, completing the rigorous 40-hour online...
Jeff Baierlein
- Jun 1, 2021
- 8 min
The Role of Just Culture in Risk Management of Outdoor, Experiential and Adventure Programs
It was a beautiful spring day, and the ropes course was brightly lit by the slanting rays of sunlight coming through the tall pines....
Jeff Baierlein
- May 25, 2021
- 26 min
Safety-I and Safety-II in Outdoor Programs
A Review of Linear-Based and Systems-Informed Safety Thinking Introduction Professionals with responsibility for managing risk may have...
Jeff Baierlein
- May 24, 2021
- 2 min
Risk Management for Outdoor Programs trainings for June through October Now Enrolling
Safety Training for Outdoor Education & Recreation, Travel and Wilderness Risk Management Professionals Viristar is now enrolling...
Jeff Baierlein
- May 15, 2021
- 2 min
Viristar and Outdoor Council of Canada Bring Outdoor Safety Trainings to Canadian Outdoor Community
Viristar is pleased to partner with the Outdoor Council of Canada / Conseil Canadien de Plein Air (OCC) to bring Risk Management for...
Jeff Baierlein
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
Vaccinated Youth 12-15 May Be Maskless Outdoors at US Camps
The Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said this week that 12- to 15-year olds at camp...
Jeff Baierlein
- May 7, 2021
- 2 min
Viristar and AEOE Partnership To Provide Outdoor Safety Resources for AEOE Community
Viristar is pleased to partner with the Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (AEOE) to bring Risk Management for Outdoor...
Jeff Baierlein
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
Viristar and AORE Partner to Provide Risk Management Training to AORE Members
Viristar is pleased to partner with the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) to bring Risk Management for Outdoor...
Jeff Baierlein
- Apr 26, 2021
- 5 min
US Health Agency Addresses Equity and Inclusion In Outdoor Safety during COVID-19
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released this week its updated guidance for operating youth and summer camps during...
Jeff Baierlein
- Apr 24, 2021
- 2 min
Viristar Proud to Renew Association with Federation of British International Schools in Asia
Viristar has renewed its Affiliate Member status with FOBISIA, the Federation of British International Schools in Asia. FOBISIA, formed...
Jeff Baierlein
- Apr 24, 2021
- 2 min
Viristar presents on Safety Culture at AEE NW Regional Conference
Viristar is pleased to collaborate with the Association for Experiential Education to present a workshop on “The Role of Safety Culture...
Jeff Baierlein
- Apr 19, 2021
- 3 min
A Brief History of Safety Thinking
Lessons for Risk Management in Outdoor, Experiential, Wilderness, Travel and Adventure Programs How can incidents be prevented? The...
Jeff Baierlein
- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
Graduates from Viristar's March Risk Management for Outdoor Programs Training Share Impressions
This week, participants in the month-long Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course completed the class and received their...
Jeff Baierlein
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
Outdoor Risk Management Courses Open for April, May, June, July, and August
Viristar is pleased to announce that Risk Management for Outdoor Programs trainings are now enrolling for July and August. This acclaimed...
Jeff Baierlein
- Mar 26, 2021
- 14 min
Outdoor Safety and the Human Resources Function
Introduction Staff are a critical element in managing risks in outdoor programs. Hiring the right people—and training and supporting them...
Jeff Baierlein
- Mar 26, 2021
- 7 min
Incident Reporting in Outdoor Risk Management: Systems-Informed Models
You’re driving back from the trailhead after a fantastic—but exhausting—week on the trail with your group. Heading back to your basecamp...
Jeff Baierlein
- Mar 26, 2021
- 2 min
Continuing Education Units Available for Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course, via CSU Pueblo
Viristar is proud to announce that participants in Viristar's Risk Management for Outdoor Programs training can now obtain Continuing...
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