Adventure Safety on the Arabian Peninsula
Alex Underhill was hiking on Jebel Jais mountain in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, when he began to feel…
Viristar Delivers Risk Management for Outdoor Programs Course for Adventure Guides in Nagano, Japan
Viristar delivered a two day “Risk Management for Outdoor Programs” course for adventure guides in Nagano, Japan last week, as part of a…
Viristar Presents at Association for Challenge Course Technology 2024 Conference in Oklahoma USA
Viristar is presenting a series of workshops at the 34th Annual International Conference and Exposition of the Association for Challenge Course technology, which will be held February 21-25, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA. Viristar presented on “Using Safety Science to Improve Outcomes” at the previous years’ ACCT conference, and is pleased to return to … Read more
Viristar Shares Camp Safety Guidance at Spain’s International Camping Congress 2023
Viristar presented on the science of risk management for camps at the 12th International Camping Congress in Tarragona, Spain, in…
Viristar at Outward Bound Vietnam to Run Wilderness Medicine Training
Viristar returns to Vietnam this month to provide a Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) course to outdoor leaders at Outward Bound…
Viristar Talks with Australian Outdoor Educators About Experiential Education at Inside the Outhaus
Viristar was the guest presenter at the most recent bi-weekly conversation of Inside the Outhaus, a forum that brings together outdoor…
Viristar Presents on Adventure Safety at College of the Rockies
Viristar gave a presentation this week on “Adventure Tourism and the Science of Risk Management” to students in the Mountain Adventure…
Towards Outdoor Adventure Safety Regulation in Japan
Japan has a rich history of outdoor adventures, and is a leading destination for visitors from around the world. The nation boasts a…
Viristar to Work with Japanese Government and Private Sector to Support Outdoor Safety in Japan
Viristar will be providing a two-day Risk Management for Outdoor Programs training in Japan this December, and will meet with government…
Supporting Gender Expansive Learners on Outdoor, Travel, Experiential and Adventure Programs
Every person deserves access to educational and recreational opportunities free from unreasonable risk to their physical and…
Are You Competent? Are You Qualified? Why It Matters with Outdoor, Travel and Adventure Activities
The zipline rider sped down the zipline at up to 132 kph. At the end of the zipline, he hit the spring brake, and his safety lanyard…
Viristar Presents on Risk Management Plans at 2023 AEE International Conference
Viristar will present a workshop “How to Write a Risk Management Plan” at the 51st Annual International Conference of the Association for…
