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
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
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
Viristar is pleased to collaborate with Rucksack Mountain School of Brașov, Romania, to bring Risk Management for Outdoor Programs training courses to the mountain leader and outdoor community in Romania and around the world.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
On August 8, 2023, the wind was picking up on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui. Stormy weather led electrical lines to collapse, and…
