Environment & Nature 2/6

Wild Hearts Idaho: Inspiring Confidence and Leadership through Outdoor Adventures

Jeff Baierlein

Jun 284 min read

Wild Hearts Idaho: Inspiring Confidence and Leadership through Outdoor Adventures

By Kaelan Young The Inspiration Behind Wild Hearts Idaho The sun rose over the Salmon River as a group of young girls prepared for a...

Singapore Outdoor Adventure Education Draft Standards Released

Jeff Baierlein

Jun 2812 min read

Singapore Outdoor Adventure Education Draft Standards Released

The government of Singapore has released a draft of new standards to support safety in Outdoor Adventure Education activities across the...

Viristar Presents at 2024 Association for Experiential Education Conference

Jeff Baierlein

Jun 272 min read

Viristar Presents at 2024 Association for Experiential Education Conference

Join us at the Association for Experiential Education Conference in Estes Park, Colorado, USA - November 14-16, 2024 by Kaelan Young Save...

Viristar Joins UN World Tourism Organization

Jeff Baierlein

Jun 142 min read

Viristar Joins UN World Tourism Organization

by Kaelan Young Viristar is pleased to have been accepted as a new Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization...

The Value of Technical Writing in Outdoor and Adventure Safety

Jeff Baierlein

Jun 313 min read

The Value of Technical Writing in Outdoor and Adventure Safety

The Five-Million-Dollar Missing Comma A delivery driver for a dairy company in Maine, USA was chatting with a person in a grocery store...

Rucksack Mountain School and Viristar Announce Risk Management Training Collaboration

Jeff Baierlein

Jun 12 min read

Rucksack Mountain School and Viristar Announce Risk Management Training Collaboration

Risk Management Courses to Enhance Outdoor Adventure Safety for Trekking, Climbing, Ski Touring and Outdoor Adventure Experiences...

Prioritizing Safety in Indonesia’s Outdoor and Adventure Industry

Jeff Baierlein

Apr 293 min read

Prioritizing Safety in Indonesia’s Outdoor and Adventure Industry

by Kaelan Young In the lush landscapes of Indonesia, a growing interest in outdoor activities has led to an expanding adventure industry....

Kayaking Incident in Baja: Lessons from the Past

Jeff Baierlein

Apr 2811 min read

Kayaking Incident in Baja: Lessons from the Past

Historic Tragedy Bears Relevance Today Timothy Breidegam was shaking. He had been floating in the ocean for hours. He was cold, and...

UK Initiative Seeks to Improve Outdoor Safety Through Incident Data Analysis

Jeff Baierlein

Apr 216 min read

UK Initiative Seeks to Improve Outdoor Safety Through Incident Data Analysis

An effort is underway in the UK to systematically collect incident reports across the outdoor adventure sector, analyze the data, and...

Mountaineering Incident Reporting System Shut Down Over Liability Concerns

Jeff Baierlein

Apr 214 min read

Mountaineering Incident Reporting System Shut Down Over Liability Concerns

Insurer Requires Association of Canadian Mountain Guides to End Incident Reporting and Learning System The scenic and jagged peaks of...

Zipline Facilitator Jailed After Participant Falls 11 Meters

Jeff Baierlein

Apr 17 min read

Zipline Facilitator Jailed After Participant Falls 11 Meters

A 34-year-old facilitator was sentenced to two months in jail after failing to property attach a zipline participant to the zipline...

Adventure Safety Standards in South Africa at Risk

Jeff Baierlein

Mar 313 min read

Adventure Safety Standards in South Africa at Risk

The South African Adventure Industry Association (SA AIA) is raising the alarm about the end of the current national qualifications...

The Intersection of Psychological Safety and DEI in Outdoor, Adventure & Travel Programs

Jeff Baierlein

Mar 315 min read

The Intersection of Psychological Safety and DEI in Outdoor, Adventure & Travel Programs

Adventure, travel, outdoor and experiential programs want their participants and staff to experience psychological well-being. And many...

Hawaii Wildfires Illustrate Climate-Related Risks to Adventure and Outdoor Programs

Jeff Baierlein

Mar 411 min read

Hawaii Wildfires Illustrate Climate-Related Risks to Adventure and Outdoor Programs

On August 8, 2023, the wind was picking up on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui. Stormy weather led electrical lines to collapse, and...

Viristar Welcomes Kaelan Young as Communications Manager

Jeff Baierlein

Feb 272 min read

Viristar Welcomes Kaelan Young as Communications Manager

Viristar is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Kaelan Young, our newest addition to the team. With a robust background in outdoor and...

Challenge Course Facilitator Jailed Over Participant Death; Company Criminally Charged

Jeff Baierlein

Jan 156 min read

Challenge Course Facilitator Jailed Over Participant Death; Company Criminally Charged

A high ropes challenge course facilitator was sentenced to six months in jail today, following the death of a challenge course...

Viristar is Hiring a Communications Manager [Update: Filled]

Jeff Baierlein

Jan 51 min read

Viristar is Hiring a Communications Manager [Update: Filled]

[Update: Position Filled] Viristar is hiring for a Communications Manager. Join Viristar's growing team to help provide consulting and...

Not Settling for Less: A Brief Tour of Outward Bound Singapore

Jeff Baierlein

Dec 31, 20236 min read

Not Settling for Less: A Brief Tour of Outward Bound Singapore

Outward Bound Singapore is a leading provider of outdoor adventure education experiences, and a global role model of a national...

Adventure Safety on the Arabian Peninsula

Jeff Baierlein

Dec 23, 20237 min read

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

Jeff Baierlein

Dec 17, 20236 min read

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...