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Jeff Baierlein
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Trekking Group in Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan Mountains Survives Avalanche
Survivor Shares Remarkable Footage of Being Overtaken By Avalanche Credit: Harry Shimmin On Friday July 8 2022, a group of nine British...
Jeff Baierlein
Jul 11, 20229 min read
Thoughts on Belief, Behavior and Risk Management
Editor's note: this guest post was written by Alan Champkins, an outdoor education professional in Zambia, and graduate of Viristar's...
Jeff Baierlein
Jul 4, 20222 min read
Viristar Completes Outdoor Risk Management Training Project with Singapore Outdoor Programs
Character and Leadership Academy, InnoTrek and FutuReady Asia Staff Graduate from Viristar Safety Course Viristar recently completed a...
Jeff Baierlein
Jul 3, 20222 min read
Glacier Collapse in Italian Alps Kills Six, Highlights Climate Change Link to Outdoor Safety
Record-high temperatures preceded fatal ‘ice avalanche’ On July 3, 2022, a section of a glacier on the Marmolada, the highest mountain in...
Jeff Baierlein
Jul 2, 20223 min read
How To Incorporate Environmental Education Into Adventure Programs
Introduction Experiential and adventure programs which focus on building life skills such as teamwork, compassion, character and...
Jeff Baierlein
Jul 2, 20222 min read
How to Conduct a Risk Assessment
For Travel, Outdoor Adventurous Activities, Wilderness Risk Management, Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Education/Recreation Contexts...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 25, 20226 min read
Outdoor Safety Case Study: Mysterious Loss of Consciousness on Night Hike
Unexplained Collapse of Outdoor Education Student on Vineyard Hike Illustrates Complexity of Incident Causation The Incident A group of...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 24, 20221 min read
Viristar Welcomes Mairi Clare Dunlin as Operations Co-Ordinator
MC Brings Proven Expertise in Outdoor Education and Business Leadership to Viristar Viristar is very pleased to welcome Mairi Clare...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 6, 20222 min read
Viristar Director Jeff Baierlein To Present at Association of Nature Center Administrators Summit
Viristar’s Director, Jeff Baierlein, has been selected to present at the “Thrive Outside” 2022 ANCA Summit, August 1-5 2022, at Irvine...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 5, 20222 min read
Viristar Director Jeff Baierlein To Present at Wilderness Risk Management Conference
Viristar’s Director, Jeff Baierlein, has been selected to present at the 29th annual Wilderness Risk Management Conference October 19-21...
Jeff Baierlein
Jun 3, 20222 min read
Viristar and Adventure Qualifications Network Partner to Provide Risk Management Training
Viristar is pleased to collaborate with Adventure Qualifications Network to bring Risk Management for Outdoor Programs training courses...
Jeff Baierlein
May 30, 202210 min read
Zip Line Fatality in Vermont Ruled Preventable; Safety Lapses Cited
Company Reportedly Resisted Following Safety Requirements, Leading to Death Stowe zipline. Credit: Stowe Mountain Resort Scott Lewis was...
Jeff Baierlein
May 19, 20221 min read
Viristar Presents at Outdoor Forum for South East Asian Schools
OFFSEAS@SAS hosted virtually by Singapore American School Viristar was pleased to participate in the Outdoor Forum for Southeast Asian...
Jeff Baierlein
May 18, 20222 min read
Viristar and Australia’s Inside The Outhaus Discuss Risk Management for Outdoor Programs
Viristar was pleased to talk about risk management in outdoor education with the Australia-based Inside the Outhaus community during a...
Jeff Baierlein
May 6, 202214 min read
Singapore Is Developing National Standard for Outdoor and Adventure Education Safety & Quality
Jethro Puah, 15, was described as a caring friend, loving son, and exemplary student. He was recognized for his beautiful tenor singing...
Jeff Baierlein
Apr 4, 202212 min read
Legislation Boosts Washington State Outdoor Education, Joining Global Advances in Outdoor Programs
Outdoor School Funding Adds to Efforts to Boost Outdoor Programs in Washington, the Pacific Northwest, Singapore, Australia, and Around...
Jeff Baierlein
Apr 2, 20223 min read
Viristar and Inside the OutHaus Offer Outdoor Safety Training to Australia & Beyond
Partnership to Provide ‘Risk Management for Outdoor Programs’ Course to LOA Sector at a Discount Viristar is pleased to join with Inside...
Jeff Baierlein
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Risk Management Webinar on COVID, Outdoor and Travel Programs Provides Valued Guidance
Presentation by Viristar and Tanglin Trust School Hosted by FOBISIA on March 17 Viristar was pleased to collaborate with the Federation...
Jeff Baierlein
Mar 18, 20222 min read
Viristar and Black Raven Solutions Wilderness Academy Partner to Provide Risk Management Training
Viristar is pleased to collaborate with Black Raven Solutions Wilderness Academy to bring Risk Management for Outdoor Programs training...
Jeff Baierlein
Mar 2, 20222 min read
Viristar and Safety Assistance For Emergencies (SAFE) Offer Safety Training in Bangladesh & Beyond
Viristar is pleased to partner with Safety Assistance For Emergencies (SAFE) to bring Risk Management for Outdoor Programs training...
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