Is “In the Field” an Inappropriate Term for Outdoor Programs in the USA?
Social workers and others replace “field” with alternate words in recognition of its connection to slavery in the USA A group heads into…
Viristar Provides Safety Science Workshop To The Mountaineers
Seminar on Outdoor Risk Management Research Given To Outdoor-Based Nonprofit Sparks Lively Conversation Viristar provided a workshop…
Viristar Collaborates on Project To Develop South Africa Adventure Tourism Safety Standards
Initiative led by Southern Africa Tourism Services Association to Enhance Quality and Safety of African Adventure Experiences Viristar is…
SUP Incident Illuminates Regulatory Gaps
“Avoidable” Paddleboarding Tragedy in Wales Leads to Calls for Regulators and Peak Bodies to Act It was a bright autumn day, with a light…
China’s Camping Tourism & Leisure Plan to Boost Outdoor Recreation and Education
Standards development, coordination, and education & training of camping professionals sought in comprehensive, wide-ranging plan In…
High Ropes Course Activities to Resume in Singapore after Two-Year Break
Prohibition On Height-Based Outdoor Activities Following Fatal Incident to Be Lifted February 1 Height-based outdoor adventure learning…
Apple iPhone’s Emergency SOS Feature Connects Users to Emergency Services via Satellite
Important Emergency Communications Feature Supports Safety, But Comes with Limitations Image: Gabriel Côté-Valiquette You’re on a hike…
China Report Calls for Development of Outdoor Sports Industry
Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Promotes Outdoor Sports, Including Outdoor Education, Adventure Tourism and…
Viristar Welcomes Annie Linhart as Outreach and Operations Coordinator
Viristar is delighted to welcome Annie Linhart to the Viristar team. Annie brings a proven track record of successful leadership in…
Ocean Wise Conservation Association Staff Build Safety Skills with Viristar
Renowned Marine Conservation Organization Completes Viristar’s Outdoor Risk Management Training Thirty Ocean Wise Conservation…
Viristar Presents On ISO 21101 at Wilderness Risk Management Conference
Conformity to ISO 21101, on Adventure Tourism Safety Management, Increasingly Required for Adventure Tourism Programs Globally Viristar…
Supporting Mental Health After A Major Outdoor Incident
The Right Support Can Help In Processing a Crisis Experienced in the Out-of-Doors—or Anywhere Credit: Gery Lovász Lorca Smetana was 16…
