Visualizing Catastrophe: The Pre-Mortem Technique in Outdoor Safety
Prospective Analysis of Hypothetical Failure as a Risk Management Tool One systems-oriented approach to creatively anticipating and…
Managing Cognitive Limitations in Outdoor, Adventure, Wilderness, Travel & Experiential Programming
Cognitive Bias and Cognitive Shortcuts The human brain is immensely capable, but it has limitations. Two of these limitations are…
The Influence of Regulatory Regimes on Outdoor Risk Management
Whence Incidents? Why do accidents happen? And how do we stop incidents from occurring—and is that even possible? These are questions…
Viristar Releases Four-Week Outdoor Safety Courses Through June
Over the years, Viristar has offered two-day in-person intensive courses on outdoor safety, and three-day online-only trainings. Now,…
Colorado Outside offers Risk Management for Outdoor Programs courses by Viristar
Colorado Outside has been a leader in outdoor safety in the American Rockies and around the world since 1993. Led by veteran outdoor…
Viristar and Ability Expeditions To Advance Outdoor Safety in Borneo & Beyond
Viristar and Borneo-based Ability Expeditions are collaborating to bring best-in-class outdoor risk management trainings to Southeast…
January Cohorts Successfully Complete Risk Management for Outdoor Programs Training Course
Graduates of best-in-class training prepared to improve outdoor safety at their organization and beyond Participants from three…
Risk Management for Outdoor Programs: COVID-19
COVID-19 poses extraordinary challenges for experiential, outdoor, travel, and adventure programs. But understanding best practices can…
Outdoor Safety and USA Politics: Intricately Connected
How a national election influences risk management of outdoor, experiential, wilderness, and travel programs Injury, illness,…
Rapid Spread of Coronavirus in Summer Camp Raises Alarms
After just four days, camp shuts; 76% of attendees tested were positive The Facts The US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued…
Outdoor Programs in the Time of Coronavirus
With dizzying speed, our world has changed. In the fact of a pandemic, outdoor programs face a radically different and uncertain future. How
Risk Management Case Study: Mangatepopo Drowning, New Zealand 2008
At an outdoor center in New Zealand, seven participants on an outdoor adventure program drowned in a flood. How could this happen?
