Our organization is in the process of reviewing our risk management procedures. This course has strengthened the knowledge in many aspects associated with risk management…

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Paul Yuen

Programme Manager, Camp Beaumont Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Delta State University would like to thank Jeff Baierlein, Director of outdoor program consultancy Viristar, for his brilliant and dynamic lecture: A Brief History of…

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Dr. Todd Davis

Associate Professor of Health Physical Education & Recreation and Director of Outdoor Recreation, Delta State University, Cleveland Mississippi USA

It provides a useful overview of risk management, accompanied by a relevant level of detail.

Danyi Prieto

Biologist, Sustainability Department, Colombia Inedita SAS, FULLSKY, Cundinamarca, Colombia

A very thorough and engaging journey into the world of risk management in outdoor adventure activities…exceeded my expectations.

Martin Foakes

Head of Outdoor Education, Tanglin Trust School, Singapore

An in-depth resource which can support risk management.

Jake Hammond

Head of Outdoor Education, Australian International School, Singapore

I will continue to use this as a resource and reference when reviewing and updating our risk management plans, materials, and trainings.

Crystal Skahan

Northeast Passage Education & Training Director, University of New Hampshire, New Hampshire, USA

Very thorough and incredibly useful.

Gergely Veghseo

ESL Teacher, Outdoor Educator, St. George International School, Sofia, Bulgaria

Viristar was wonderful to work with, incredibly fast, and very comprehensive. We feel more confident moving forward with our Risk Management Plan and the outlined…

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Serena Rasmussen

Executive Director, Wild Hearts Idaho, Idaho, USA

The Viristar textbook is easy to understand…the summary in each chapter helped me to understand the key points.

Hjh Sofinaz Hj Abd Majid

Training Officer, Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

The textbook is comprehensive, accessible and presented in an easy to read format. A valuable addition to anyone’s risk management safety toolkit!

Rich Hunt

Teacher, Health & Safety Coordinator, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines

Highly recommend this short, intensive course to anyone working on outdoor programs. Its content is relevant, applicable and holistic to all.

Ben Trewren

Experiential Learning Manager, Operation Flinders Foundation, Edwardstown, Australia

Working in three countries, I found this training to be incredibly valuable. I would highly encourage all stakeholders working in outdoor programs to take this…

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Amit Panariya

Program Manager, Princeton-Blairstown Center, New Jersey, USA

This course is a must for every outdoor program manager to attend.

Hjh Sofinaz Hj Abd Majid

Training Officer, Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

Very useful.

Wigoto Prihadi

Program Director, Co-Founder, Jelajah Outdoor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

The Viristar facilitator and e-learning modules took a very complex topic and broke it down into manageable parts while providing tips and tools. I’m excited…

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Catherine Alexander

CEO and Director of Programs, Red Alder Group , Oregon, USA