Adventure Safety and the Hierarchy of Controls

Emily Jordan, 21, from had just graduated with first-class honors from her university law program.

She was known as a bright, fun-loving person who loved life.

In search of adventure, she traveled from her home in Worcestershire, England to New Zealand, for a gap year experience.

Meet Viristar at ITB Berlin 2025

Viristar will showcase at ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s premiere travel trade show, held from March 4-6, 2025. This event gathers travel and tourism professionals from across the globe to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and explore the future of the industry.

Viristar Advocates for Outdoor Nature-Based Preschool

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In this photo provided by Civil Defense Department, Civil Defense personnel search for survivors buried after a landslide hit a campsite in Batang Kali, Malaysia, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. A landslide hit the campsite outside Kuala Lumpur early Friday, Malaysia's fire department said. (Malaysia Civil Defence via AP )

Wilderness Risk Management: A Malaysia Perspective

Wilderness risk management can occur in remote natural areas, such as Borneo’s 750-square-kilometer Kinabalu Park, or regional parks and rural settings closer to emergency services. “Outdoor safety” and “wilderness risk management” are sometimes used interchangeably.