Climate Change and Outdoor Program Risk Management
A changing climate increases risks to outdoor programs—in ways both subtle and severe The outdoor education center had students in the...
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Jeff Baierlein
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Summer camp disregards public health guidance; COVID-19 outbreak follows
Earlier this month, more than 50 teen campers and adult staff at a summer camp in Illinois USA tested positive for COVID-19. At least one...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 27, 20215 min read
Viristar Offers Emergency Medicine and Wilderness Rescue Training in Iceland
Courses held with Keilir Academy’s Adventure Guide training program Wilderness First Responder training in Iceland Viristar is running a...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 25, 20212 min read
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...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 25, 202120 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20218 min read
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, 202126 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20215 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20212 min read
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...
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