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Jeff Baierlein
Jul 29, 20245 min read
Summer Camp Operator Pays USD 15 Million After Child Drowns at Camp
Darrel McCutcheon, Jr., was described as a sweet and caring child with a bright smile and personality. A creative 13-year-old, he loved...
Jeff Baierlein
Jul 28, 20242 min read
Join Viristar at the AORE Outdoor Professional Conference
We are excited to announce that Viristar will be leading a pre-conference event, hosting a booth in the exhibit hall, and presenting a...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 28, 20244 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 28, 202412 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 27, 20242 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 14, 20242 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 3, 202413 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 1, 20242 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Apr 29, 20243 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....
Jeff Baierlein
Apr 28, 202411 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Apr 21, 20246 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Apr 21, 20244 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Apr 1, 20247 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Mar 31, 20243 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Mar 31, 20245 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Mar 4, 202411 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Feb 27, 20242 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Jan 15, 20246 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...
Jeff Baierlein
Jan 5, 20241 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...
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...
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