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We have been extremely pleased with the outdoor safety-related trainings…world-class.
Gabriel Côté-Valiquette
Program Coordinator, Keilir Adventure Studies, Reykjanesbær, Iceland
Comprehensive and deeply informative.
Will Hobbs
Program Coordinator, Associate Professor, Brevard College, North Carolina, USA
The RMOP course exceeded my expectations, and I would recommend it to any administrator who has oversight of outdoor programs…an excellent value.
Jon Browher
Outdoor Skills Program Coordinator, Brewster Academy, New Hampshire, USA
The book is comprehensive and well organized, with visuals that capture the text perfectly!
Monica Barrios
Owner, Director, Inside Out, North Carolina, USA
The Viristar textbook is well organized and clearly written containing real-life examples of incidents that clarify the Risk Domains, Risk Management Instruments, and the Systems...
The Viristar textbook is well organized and clearly written containing real-life examples of incidents that clarify the Risk Domains, Risk Management Instruments, and the Systems approach. The textbook organization makes for a great shelf-reference for the future and I dare say it is a beautiful book with amazing images and clarifying graphics. Well thought out.
Viristar was wonderful to work with, incredibly fast, and very comprehensive. We feel more confident moving forward with our Risk Management Plan and the outlined...
Viristar was wonderful to work with, incredibly fast, and very comprehensive. We feel more confident moving forward with our Risk Management Plan and the outlined needs!
Serena Rasmussen
Executive Director, Wild Hearts Idaho, Idaho, USA
Comprehensive in value-adding to my risk management knowledge.
The text was well written and highly applicable to the course. I will also be using it as a resource when conducting risk management reviews and assessing programs in the future.
Reid Burland
Owner, Geronimo Construction, North Dakota, USA
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] comprehensive and current.
Ruvan Ranatunga
Director of Operations & Lead Facilitator, Adventure SEALs Expeditions, Colombo, Sri Lanka
I did not know the extent of the value of this well thought out and current course on Risk Management until it started! A must...
I did not know the extent of the value of this well thought out and current course on Risk Management until it started! A must for every outdoor program.
Monica Barrios
Owner, Director, Inside Out, North Carolina, USA
The Risk Management course was an excellent platform for us as an organization to learn and adapt best practices in the field of risk management…we...
Experiential Learning Coordinator, The Independent Schools Foundation Academy, Hong Kong
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The Risk Management course was an excellent platform for us as an organization to learn and adapt best practices in the field of risk management…we really appreciate the “big picture” approach to risk management which gives us the flexibility to adjust our own systems based on the environment that we are working on. I have taken this risk management course twice and there is always something new to learn and apply back to my workplace.
Alexander Cabangon
Experiential Learning Coordinator, The Independent Schools Foundation Academy, Hong Kong
Very thought provoking…you come away with a concrete, actionable plan that will help you develop risk management further within your organization.
Roisin Pearson
Deputy Head, Safeguarding & Well-being Education Specialist, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines
Excellent interactive content, Simple to understand and great relatable case studies.
Muhammad Syafaat
Programme Executive, InnoTrek Pte Ltd, Singapore
This course was incredibly robust, participatory, and informative…I was very impressed. The curriculum was designed so that the exercises were practical and applicable to the...
Director of Outdoor Studies, Manzanita School and Institute, California, USA
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This course was incredibly robust, participatory, and informative…I was very impressed. The curriculum was designed so that the exercises were practical and applicable to the program I work with. My completed self-assessment coursework will be practically useful as I develop a risk management program for my employer.
Ira Christian
Director of Outdoor Studies, Manzanita School and Institute, California, USA
This course is useful for humanitarian workers in remote contexts.
Paul Harper
Humanitarian aid worker, Cambodia
Viristar knows the content delivered throughout the training very well. I love how they are able to relate and connect the content to real-life experiences.
Avindran Tharmasegaran
Outdoor Education Coordinator, Fairview International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] quite thorough and presents knowledge in a well-organized and palatable manner.
Lisette Gachanja
Program Director, Urbanite Camps, Nairobi, Kenya
The risk management training was a wonderful learning experience for me. Whether you are a pro or just starting your career in outdoor education, this...
The risk management training was a wonderful learning experience for me. Whether you are a pro or just starting your career in outdoor education, this training will help you to be well prepared for your programs. A well conducted program suited for everyone in OE and adventure travel.
Amit Arora
Outdoor Educator, New Delhi, India
The Viristar textbook is easy to understand…the summary in each chapter helped me to understand the key points.
Hjh Sofinaz Hj Abd Majid
Training Officer, Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
The course content and its systems approach are simply superb! It is very comprehensive, thorough and well structured—made it easy for me to grasp the...
The course content and its systems approach are simply superb! It is very comprehensive, thorough and well structured—made it easy for me to grasp the various elements of risk management.
Shantanu Pandit
Co-Founder, Maha Adventure Council, Mumbai, India
This program is a must for any professionally run outdoor program that is serious about addressing risk.
Bryan Enberg
Director of Education; Past President, National Association for Search and Rescue, Mountain Rescue Association, New Jersey, USA
The book clearly represents many years of accumulated institutional knowledge and an understanding of the complexities of the field of risk managment and the outdoor...
Science Teacher, Outdoor Program Director, Fryeburg Academy, Maine, USA
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The book clearly represents many years of accumulated institutional knowledge and an understanding of the complexities of the field of risk managment and the outdoor industry. It is an excellent practical guide that I will be referencing for years to come.
Dylan Harry
Science Teacher, Outdoor Program Director, Fryeburg Academy, Maine, USA
This course was fantastic. As a leader of an experiential program at an independent high school, I felt the course was wildly beneficial…do it!
Rachel Garrett
Experiential Education Coordinator, Jackson Hole Community School, Wyoming, USA
This is the one stop shop to go from a good program to an airtight solid program. The process is easy and the results are...
Our instructor was fantastic...extremely knowledgeable and made himself available to help far beyond the strict parameters of the course. This course was a great start...
Our instructor was fantastic…extremely knowledgeable and made himself available to help far beyond the strict parameters of the course. This course was a great start for me to build the risk management approach for my organization.
Noam Pratzer
Founder, Get Out Adventures, Toronto, Canada
I am leaving with a list of priorities and accompanying objectives to apply immediately post-course.
Paul Stonehouse
Assistant Professor of Experiential & Outdoor Education, Western Carolina University, North Carolina, USA
Very informative. The course material 'Risk Management for Outdoor Programs' is a comprehensive guide to safety and risk management. I would recommend this training for...
Experiential Outdoor Learning Coordinator, Discovery Bay International School, Hong Kong
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Very informative. The course material ‘Risk Management for Outdoor Programs’ is a comprehensive guide to safety and risk management. I would recommend this training for any educational leaders in outdoor learning.
Rob White
Experiential Outdoor Learning Coordinator, Discovery Bay International School, Hong Kong
A great course! Interesting and helpful course content.
The textbook offered valuable insights, practical guidance, and thoughtful analysis that will undoubtedly benefit anyone involved in outdoor activities
The meticulously developed materials are well-structured and easy to follow, providing a comprehensive and well-rounded learning journey.
Aiko Yoshino
Associate Professor, San Francisco State University, California, USA
Viristar has been very helpful, positive and encouraging. We really appreciate their assistance.
Priscah Nyagumbo
member, Board of Directors, Lawrencedale Outdoor Centre, Rusape, Zimbabwe
Very practical textbook that provides rationales behind each theory.
Bill Feng
Senior Manager of Operations, Keru Knowledge, Shanghai, China
Well written textbook–clearly laid out and to the point. A useful reference resource.
Ben Rowe
Head Rowing Coach, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Hong Kong
A very well-designed course.
Zoé Hamel
Math Teacher, Outdoor Coordinator, United World College Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The example forms and lists [in Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook] are invaluable, allowing an organization to adopt them with limited changes.
Paul Stonehouse
Assistant Professor of Experiential & Outdoor Education, Western Carolina University, North Carolina, USA
Viristar’s risk management course is recommended to anyone working or volunteering in outdoor education or outdoor activities. Highly effective and an excellent opportunity to upskill!
Outdoor & Experiential Education Coordinator, Western Academy of Beijing, Beijing, China
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I am definitely walking away from the Viristar course with a whole new set of skills and understanding of risk management. The course is easily accessible online and very well laid out with continuous support and guidance along the way.
Elaine Kinlough
Outdoor & Experiential Education Coordinator, Western Academy of Beijing, Beijing, China
Great information made understandable, and skills needed explained and demonstrated well.
Kalea D’Atre
Wilderness First Aid student, Washington state, USA
This course is a must for every outdoor program manager to attend, so that they understand their responsibility and roles in implementing risk management in...
Training Officer, Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
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This course is a must for every outdoor program manager to attend, so that they understand their responsibility and roles in implementing risk management in their organization.
Hjh Sofinaz Hj Abd Majid
Training Officer, Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] a great resource…I know that I will use it often.
Beta Eaton
Director of Global & Experiential Learning, Kents Hill School, Maine, USA
Viristar expertly drafted a Risk Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and Field Risk Management manual for ISDSI, and also provided a number of other forms...
Executive Director, International Sustainable Development Studies Institute, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Viristar expertly drafted a Risk Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and Field Risk Management manual for ISDSI, and also provided a number of other forms and documents to help us manage risk in our experiential education programs. We were impressed with Viristar’s deep knowledge and attention to detail. We recommend them to any outdoor, travel or experiential program looking for the best in risk management consulting.
Mark A. Ritchie PhD
Executive Director, International Sustainable Development Studies Institute, Chiang Mai, Thailand
This course provided me with the language, direction and information that I needed in order to help improve my organization’s current Risk Management approach.
Allison Hill
Director of Programs, Momenta, Manitoba, Canada
Engaging during weekly zoom meetings has brought the topic of risk management alive. My awareness and knowledge on the topic has expanded into new areas...
Teacher, Health & Safety Coordinator, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines
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Engaging during weekly zoom meetings has brought the topic of risk management alive. My awareness and knowledge on the topic has expanded into new areas of safety and inspired me to learn more.
Rich Hunt
Teacher, Health & Safety Coordinator, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines
In-depth and helpful.
Kris Roney
WFR student, Keilir Academy Adventure Guide Studies Program, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
The course provided systematic approach to safety management of organisations.
Rene Valner
Coach, Sea Kayaking Estonia, Viljandi, Estonia
Very engaging…sequenced incredibly well. Fantastic—can’t recommend Jeff enough.
Participant
Strategic Planning Training, Gap Year Association
Before you plan and organize outdoor activities, you should attend Viristar’s Risk Management course…in the course, you’ll learn essential know-how and how to reduce the...
Before you plan and organize outdoor activities, you should attend Viristar’s Risk Management course…in the course, you’ll learn essential know-how and how to reduce the risk of accidents. I therefore highly recommend the Risk Management course from Viristar.
Lucas Song
Owner & CEO, Taiwan Discovery, Taipei, Taiwan
Excellent curriculum based on well researched, evidence based, current, up to date content.
A game changer to me and my organization, Outward Bound Zimbabwe.
Normore Chieza
Professional Outdoor Education Trainee Instructor, Outward Bound Zimbabwe, Chimanimani, Zimbabwe
Very comprehensive and focused on identifying and limiting risk in the real world. I appreciated the focus on theory and real world application, not just...
Very comprehensive and focused on identifying and limiting risk in the real world. I appreciated the focus on theory and real world application, not just limiting legal liability.
Reid Burland
Owner, Geronimo Construction, North Dakota, USA
An invaluable tool when considering the risk management policies, procedures, and practices for my programming.
John Lacroix
Race Director, Human Potential LLC, Colorado, USA
The most comprehensive and up-to-date textbook on risk management in the outdoor and adventure fields!
Gabriel Côté-Valiquette
Auxiliary Faculty, Field Instructor, College of the Rockies, British Columbia, Canada
Viristar's Incident Review of a fatal ice climbing avalanche incident provided important and helpful insights, both for the survivors of the incident and for the...
Viristar’s Incident Review of a fatal ice climbing avalanche incident provided important and helpful insights, both for the survivors of the incident and for the mountain guiding industry in Canada. Viristar’s report is being used as a template to navigate policy changes…Viristar’s report was instrumental in ensuring these changes are being made.
Michelle Kloet
Alberta, Canada
It was great to have a variety of experience and perspectives that made for some great discussions.
Jen Siliko
Outdoor Pursuit Center Director, Miami University, Ohio, USA
Great program. Amazing teachers.
Andri Svansson
WFR student, Keilir Academy Adventure Guide Studies Program, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
An engaging and interesting course—the training enabled me to gain new skills and expand my outdoor safety toolkit. I now feel much better prepared to...
An engaging and interesting course—the training enabled me to gain new skills and expand my outdoor safety toolkit. I now feel much better prepared to handle situations in the field than I did before.
Kate Johnston
Outdoor Educator, Singapore
I loved the ample opportunities we had to network and collaborate with other outdoor risk management professionals.
Claire Sutton
Outdoor Education Program Coordinator, San Francisco Waldorf High School, California, USA
I learned a lot about medical conditions and how to treat and respond to them in the wilderness.
Kamna Mishra
Lead Instructor, Outward Bound Vietnam, Cát Hải, Bình Định, Vietnam
This course breaks the whole risk assessment down into bit size and meaningful thought processes.
This course was comprehensive, and the most informative part were the weekly self-assessments to reflect on where our organization was in terms of risk management.
Beta Eaton
Director of Global & Experiential Learning, Kents Hill School, Maine, USA
It was like a lightbulb moment...the course gave me an opportunity to evaluate how were were doing with risk management, and an action plan about...
Leader, Women's Adventure ACT, Canberra, Australia
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It was like a lightbulb moment…the course gave me an opportunity to evaluate how were were doing with risk management, and an action plan about what I need to focus on to improve it.
Kelli Jackson
Leader, Women's Adventure ACT, Canberra, Australia
Viristar does an excellent job guiding experienced outdoor program operators to see areas of improvement we otherwise wouldn’t see.
Bill Feng
Senior Manager of Operations, Keru Knowledge, Shanghai, China
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] a fantastic resource to take away from the course.
Roisin Pearson
Deputy Head, Safeguarding & Well-being Education Specialist, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines
Amazing course. Well organised…they know exactly what we want to take from the course.
Shalini Sharma
Outdoor Educator, Learn with DragonFly, Himachal Pradesh, India
The Risk Management for Outdoor programs course has helped us tremendously as we plan our expansion into a new geography.
Johannes Visser
Head of Expansion, OrcaNation, Nairobi, Kenya
An excellent course…well facilitated.
Cathie Riley
School Nurse, The Fay School, Texas, USA
This course has given me a much more comprehensive view of risk management.
Alan Champkins
Head of Centre, Ndubaluba Outdoor Centre, Mkushi, Zambia
A handy and easy to follow textbook.
Sulistyo Sapto Winarno (Soel)
Program Development, Jelajah Outdoor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Very useful.
Wigoto Prihadi
Program Director, Co-Founder, Jelajah Outdoor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Viristar's Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course relies on thorough and well-designed curriculum engaging participants in thoughtful discussions while providing an excellent base to create...
Program Manager, Independent Schools Experiential Education Network (ISEEN), New York, USA
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Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course relies on thorough and well-designed curriculum engaging participants in thoughtful discussions while providing an excellent base to create or refresh a comprehensive risk management culture at any organization.
Taras Ferencevych
Program Manager, Independent Schools Experiential Education Network (ISEEN), New York, USA
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] simple and straightforward.
Normore Chieza
Professional Outdoor Education Trainee Instructor, Outward Bound Zimbabwe, Chimanimani, Zimbabwe
Viristar was incredibly detail-oriented and their follow-through was impeccable. The experience they brought in evaluating our manual was invaluable, and the respect they maintained for...
Program Director, Wilderness Youth Project, California, USA
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Viristar was incredibly detail-oriented and their follow-through was impeccable. The experience they brought in evaluating our manual was invaluable, and the respect they maintained for the unique way our organization runs offered us a balance that was easy to work with.
Sharon Buczaczer
Program Director, Wilderness Youth Project, California, USA
Highly recommend this short-intensive course to anyone working on outdoor programs – its content that is relevant, applicable and holistic to all.
Ben Trewren
Experiential Learning Manager, Operation Flinders Foundation, Edwardstown, Australia
Very thorough…we now have a framework of where to go from here to ensure safety across our organization.
Jacob Wall
Program Director, Society for Wilderness Stewardship, Montana, USA
Delta State University would like to thank Jeff Baierlein, Director of outdoor program consultancy Viristar, for his brilliant and dynamic lecture: A Brief History of...
Assistant Professor & Outdoor Program Director, Delta State University, Cleveland Mississippi USA
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Delta State University would like to thank Jeff Baierlein, Director of outdoor program consultancy Viristar, for his brilliant and dynamic lecture: A Brief History of Safety Thinking: Theoretical Models of Incident Causation and their Application to Sport & Outdoor Programming. We highly recommend any organization or institution looking to have a professional speak on risk mitigation or assessment consider connecting with Jeff Baierlein at Viristar.
Dr. Todd Davis
Assistant Professor & Outdoor Program Director, Delta State University, Cleveland Mississippi USA
Viristar’s textbook is truly a great addition to the outdoor industry!
The textbook is a great resource to use alongside the course and outside of the course.
Gijs deJong
Head of Outdoor Education & Sports, The Global College, Madrid, Spain
We found Viristar's professional and thorough approach to be of huge value as we reviewed our practices. We appreciated the responsive and flexible approach alongside...
Head of College, United World College South East Asia, Singapore
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We found Viristar’s professional and thorough approach to be of huge value as we reviewed our practices. We appreciated the responsive and flexible approach alongside the clear professional expertise.
Nick Alchin
Head of College, United World College South East Asia, Singapore
It provides a useful overview of risk management, accompanied by a relevant level of detail when necessary.
Very illuminating for a beginner in risk management...extremely practical and provides the learner with a solid foundation to build their own risk management plans in...
Director of Ocean And Climate Literacy, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada
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Very illuminating for a beginner in risk management…extremely practical and provides the learner with a solid foundation to build their own risk management plans in the future. Highly recommend.
Scott Bohachyk
Director of Ocean And Climate Literacy, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada
The instructors were amazing.
Guadalupe Navarro
Community Engagement Manager, Sonoma County Regional Parks, California, USA
Viristar has nailed their online learning approach. Course material is rigorous, up-to-date and highly relevant and practical to anyone involved in outdoor and experiential learning.
Matthew Schulte
Director of Local & Global Engagement, Canadian International School Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The course was both challenging and enlightening…very engaging and filled with information.
Our organization is in the process of reviewing our risk management procedures. This course has strengthened the knowledge in many aspects associated with risk management...
Programme Manager, Camp Beaumont Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Our organization is in the process of reviewing our risk management procedures. This course has strengthened the knowledge in many aspects associated with risk management and will surely be beneficial for us to look at risks involved in our activities more widely.
Paul Yuen
Programme Manager, Camp Beaumont Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Excellent course. I have 20+ years leading field trips, expeditions, and adventures in the USA and Southeast Asia and this course enhanced my knowledge and...
Head of Risk & Safety, Green School Bali & Green Camp Bali, Bali, Indonesia
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Excellent course. I have 20+ years leading field trips, expeditions, and adventures in the USA and Southeast Asia and this course enhanced my knowledge and gave me the tools I need to continue leading safe, fun and educational adventures!
Kenny Peavy
Head of Risk & Safety, Green School Bali & Green Camp Bali, Bali, Indonesia
This was a really beneficial course…it’s given me the language I needed to deepen my understanding of risk management.
Kate Johnston
Outdoor Educator, Singapore
The curriculum is outstanding! An inclusive and enriching learning environment. The program is very comprehensive and suitable for any level of experience in the outdoor...
Executive Director, Garthwait Leadership Center, Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania, USA
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The curriculum is outstanding! An inclusive and enriching learning environment. The program is very comprehensive and suitable for any level of experience in the outdoor industry.
Andrew Hughes
Executive Director, Garthwait Leadership Center, Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania, USA
The textbook is comprehensive, accessible and presented in an easy to read format. A valuable addition to anyone’s risk management safety toolkit!
Rich Hunt
Teacher, Health & Safety Coordinator, British School Manila, Manila, Philippines
Very thorough and incredibly useful.
Gergely Veghseo
ESL Teacher, Outdoor Educator, St. George International School, Sofia, Bulgaria
An invaluable resource. The case studies and stories really help to bring the theory into focus. Helpful for anyone desiring to be a high quality...
An invaluable resource. The case studies and stories really help to bring the theory into focus. Helpful for anyone desiring to be a high quality adventure/back country provider.
Brenden Miller
Myanmar Adventure Outfitters, Lashio, Myanmar
Exhaustive and valuable [textbook] content…highly relevant to and beneficial for all outdoor educators.
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is a] great reference material containing numerous practical examples of solutions to implement.
Camille Logeay-Hattori
Outdoor Guide & Educator, Japan Dimension, Freeride-Japan, Nagano, Japan
The textbook is a great resource for concepts as well as practical examples you can use for training your staff.
Mike Lewis
Founder, General Director, YMCE Group, Beijing, China
I feel more equipped and better prepared now than I have ever been.
Jon Twofifty
Outdoor Experiential Trainer, Urbanite Camps, Nairobi, Kenya
A great learning experience.
Naada Nag
Lead Instructor, Outward Bound Vietnam, Cát Hải, Bình Định, Vietnam
Engaging and immediately relevant to my day-to-day work.
Ben Rowe
Head Rowing Coach, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Hong Kong
Each organization in the outdoor and experiential education industry can benefit from this enriching course.
Mariya Georgieva
Program Manager, LEAF Academy, Bratislava, Slovakia
The textbook is one of the best manuals I have read about risk management.
Daniela Borontiș
Educational Programs Coordinator, Scout Leader, Romanian Scouts, Mehedinți, Romania
Very thorough, challenging and thought-provoking…the exercises were well designed to facilitate collaboration and provide opportunities to learn from the experiences of others.
Ken Dunn
Owner, Wilderness Recovery Coach, Expedition Recovery, LLC, Pennsylvania, USA
Viristar delivered a high quality training and I would recommend it to any outdoor program. The trainers were experienced and dynamic. The information presented was...
General Manger (former), ChinaClimb & Insight Adventures, Yangshuo, China
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Viristar delivered a high quality training and I would recommend it to any outdoor program. The trainers were experienced and dynamic. The information presented was relevant to the participants, and there were great hands-on activities to make the learning come alive. I was particularly impressed with the ability of the trainers to adapt the delivery to best suit the audience. Highly recommended.
Si Dilks
General Manger (former), ChinaClimb & Insight Adventures, Yangshuo, China
An extremely useful, important and informative course…gave me the confidence to manage a recent overseas trips and act as an advisor to my peers who...
EAL Teacher, Windsor House Tutor, Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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An extremely useful, important and informative course…gave me the confidence to manage a recent overseas trips and act as an advisor to my peers who are planning various programs across the school. A very enjoyable and worthwhile program.
Kelvin Fawcett
EAL Teacher, Windsor House Tutor, Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Exellent course with realistic examples and skits.
Antoine Abou Mitri
Assistant Professor, Lebanese University, Hammana, Lebanon
I feel confident that the knowledge and experience gained during this course will help me stay calm and help no matter how stressful the situation.
Tjaša Metličar
Keilir Academy Adventure Studies Program, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] easy to read, very well organized and user friendly.
Jon Twofifty
Outdoor Experiential Trainer, Urbanite Camps, Nairobi, Kenya
The best online course I’ve ever taken. Thoughtful and intentional curriculum and course design that has expanded my knowledge and thinking on risk management.
Scott Schneider
Senior Lecturer of Outdoor Leadership, North Carolina State University - Health & Exercise Department, North Carolina, USA
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook] covered, in much detail, all the conceivable aspects of risk management in outdoor programs.
Ali Lott
Assistant Head of Science Faculty, Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
I have enjoyed completing this course and found the materials engaging and very useful going forwards. They have certainly prompted me and others form my...
I have enjoyed completing this course and found the materials engaging and very useful going forwards. They have certainly prompted me and others form my organisation to review our risk management procedures, and we will be taking a lot away from the course. The course layout was intuitive and easy to follow.
Nick Sloane
Scouting leader, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Very helpful. I learned a lot about systems thinking and the different domains of potential risks.
Shi Jinhui (Kelly)
Co-Founder & Director, Fun & Learn Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hosting a 5-day WFR offered by Viristar was great: an easy execution and delivery. They offered support answering any questions, and all of our participants...
Director of Experiential Education, Spring St International School, Washington state, USA
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Hosting a 5-day WFR offered by Viristar was great: an easy execution and delivery. They offered support answering any questions, and all of our participants had a great time and learned a lot. Nothing but good things to say.
Derek Angevine
Director of Experiential Education, Spring St International School, Washington state, USA
An essential for anyone working in the field.
Marian Anghel
Managing Director of Rucksack Mountain School, UIMLA Vice President, Asociaţia de Educaţie şi Cultură Outdoor Romania, Brasov, Romania
Amazing course. I came into this course with what I thought was quite a bit of base knowledge in risk management. By the end of...
Outdoor Programs Assistant Coordinator, Colorado Mesa University Outdoor Program, Colorado, USA
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Amazing course. I came into this course with what I thought was quite a bit of base knowledge in risk management. By the end of this course I feel that I have learned so much on the topic and have much more vast knowledge on the topic that I can take back to my Outdoor Program.
MacKenzie Holbrook
Outdoor Programs Assistant Coordinator, Colorado Mesa University Outdoor Program, Colorado, USA
Training with Viristar was enjoyable and fruitful! The course quality far exceeded my expectations. Viristar provided professional knowledge and training, and increased my confidence and...
Field Instructor, Outward Bound Hubei, Hubei, China
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Training with Viristar was enjoyable and fruitful! The course quality far exceeded my expectations. Viristar provided professional knowledge and training, and increased my confidence and skills in dealing with outdoor situations.
Robert Lyu
Field Instructor, Outward Bound Hubei, Hubei, China
The resources provided in the course are extensive and easily transferable.
Eliz Adem Stefanovich
Director of Program Design & Training, Girl Scouts of Northern California, California, USA
Highly recommended risk management course! A solid knowledge curriculum combined with easy to follow process.
Dr. Thomas Karagiorgos
Operations Manager, Green Oliver, Thessaloniki, Greece
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] very comprehensive, well laid out, easy to follow, and has excellent content and useful examples.
Paul Delane
Head of Outdoor Education, Sacred Heart College, Sorrento, Western Australia
Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course was a true game-changer for me.
Thinuwan Gayantha Nanayakkara
Freelance Outdoor Educator, Alpha Experiential, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka
I found this course very useful... The live sessions were excellent opportunities to discuss ideas and make comparisons between our different organisations and practices in...
Head of Outdoor Education, Sacred Heart College, Sorrento, Western Australia
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I found this course very useful… The live sessions were excellent opportunities to discuss ideas and make comparisons between our different organisations and practices in different countries.
Paul Delane
Head of Outdoor Education, Sacred Heart College, Sorrento, Western Australia
The textbook is comprehensive, well written, easy to understand and very relevant to the nature of risk management in the outdoor industry
Alan Champkins
Head of Centre, Ndubaluba Outdoor Centre, Mkushi, Zambia
The textbook was concise and written in a manner that is easy to read and understand.
Jake Taylor
Safety Manager, Camp Beaumont, Hong Kong
The practical training was great and I learned so much.
Aron Breki
WFR student, Keilir Academy Adventure Guide Studies Program, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
I increased my awareness of environmental education, and appreciated the opportunity to discuss issues and solutions. The discussions over the two days were really interesting.
The quality of the course content is a reflection of an enormous amount of time spent researching the latest thinking in safety and risk management.
Gabriel Côté-Valiquette
Auxiliary Faculty, Field Instructor, College of the Rockies, British Columbia, Canada
Useful and practical…highly recommended for anyone working in the outdoor industry, at any stage, level or position.
Graham Bos
Program Facilitator, Power to Be, Vancouver, Canada
The Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course is a must for all outdoor recreation executives and leadership.
Chris Boyer
Executive Director, National Association For Search And Rescue, Texas, USA
The course was excellent–both in the content and the manner of delivery.
Ali Lott
Assistant Head of Science Faculty, Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
Informative…I greatly appreciated the differentiated learning styles that are offered in this course.
Lesley Pfeiffer
Program Supervisor, Sonoma County Regional Parks, California, USA
The course exceeded my expectations in terms of depth of content and style of delivery--activities are varied and really well thought out. Also a good...
Head of Outdoor Education, Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
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The course exceeded my expectations in terms of depth of content and style of delivery–activities are varied and really well thought out. Also a good balance of theory and actual real world events.
Martin Foakes
Head of Outdoor Education, Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
5 stars! The course highlighted areas that need greater awareness for our program, and how we can improve our approach to safety and risk management.
Michael Cumes
Head of Visiting Schools Program, Traidhos Visiting Schools Program, Chiang Mai, Thailand
This course was very eye opening...I learned a lot while having a good time and hearing about worldwide perspectives and approaches to risk management! This...
This course was very eye opening…I learned a lot while having a good time and hearing about worldwide perspectives and approaches to risk management! This course is a MUST!
I found this course incredibly useful…I was surprised and impressed with how much I learned and how applicable everything was.
Dave Payne
Director of Experiential Education, Sparks Rowing, Washington DC, USA
It was amazing networking with people from various outdoor education backgrounds with years of experience combined with really thought-provoking contemporary risk management content.
Andrew Shoesmith
Head of Outdoor Pursuits, Culford School, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Coming into this course with experience in health, safety and compliance management, I was surprised by how much I learned. The course provided essential background...
Program Specialist, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada
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Coming into this course with experience in health, safety and compliance management, I was surprised by how much I learned. The course provided essential background to take my skills to the next level in the realm of outdoor programming. It was definitely worth it!
Samantha Wilde
Program Specialist, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada
I know our school will have an improved culture of risk management as a result of the course.
Nick DePreter
Assistant Director, John Dorr Nature Laboratory - Horace Mann School, Connecticut, USA
An excellent textbook for learning, but also serves as a useful resource to have readily available for outdoor programs administrators to access.
Jon Browher
Outdoor Skills Program Coordinator, Brewster Academy, New Hampshire, USA
Great training that gave me the opportunity to make look at risk assessment with a common sense lens.
Jeff Koops
Athletic Director, British International School of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
I have found this course to be both thorough and engaging in the scope of the subjects covered. I have obtained a detailed knowledge of...
Director, Sky Blue Adventures, Coventry, United Kingdom
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I have found this course to be both thorough and engaging in the scope of the subjects covered. I have obtained a detailed knowledge of risk management which will now allow me to move forward and over time embed best practice within the risk management arena for my organisation. The course provides a global overview of adventure risk management and is relevant to an individual or a large company with a number of employees.
Paul Reeve
Director, Sky Blue Adventures, Coventry, United Kingdom
This is a concise yet profound course that teaches participants more than just the foundations of risk management in outdoor safety settings. It allows participants...
This is a concise yet profound course that teaches participants more than just the foundations of risk management in outdoor safety settings. It allows participants to bring knowledge gained from the course back to their organisations and immediately identify areas for improvements where required. The systems-led approach to many of the concepts in the course is bound to provide something for staff at all levels of an organisation, providing a basis for safer, and therefore a higher quality of, outdoor programs.
Ross McHenry
Program Coordinator, The Hutong, Beijing, China
A very good overview of the area of risk management…well done.
This course was a great opportunity to get an international overview of risk management.
Fiona McDonald
Chief Executive Officer, Education Outdoors New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand
A thoughtfully developed and nicely comprehensive manual for a wide range of risk management roles.
Dan Bookham
Vice President for Business Development, Allen Insurance & Financial, Maine, USA
Excellent…extremely helpful.
Charlotte Hyde
Education and Outreach Program Director, Applegate Partnership & Watershed Council, Oregon, USA
An excellent combination of case studies, exercises, self-paced work, and meetings.
Jake Taylor
Safety Manager, Camp Beaumont, Hong Kong
An insightful look into risk domains and tools. Well-structured and expertly facilitated…a great way to gain multiple perspectives and share knowledge and ideas.
Louise Melville
Coordinator of Experiential Learning, St. Clement's School, Ontario, Canada
The course has been a useful investment and experience. For being engaged in the outdoor industry for over 15 years, there is much to learn,...
Director of Operations & Lead Facilitator, Adventure SEALs Expeditions, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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The course has been a useful investment and experience. For being engaged in the outdoor industry for over 15 years, there is much to learn, practice, and implement.
Ruvan Ranatunga
Director of Operations & Lead Facilitator, Adventure SEALs Expeditions, Colombo, Sri Lanka
This course provided me with the proper resources and instruction to learn valuable information about risk management in outdoor programs.
Madeline Showalter
Parks & Recreation Outdoor Supervisor, Blacksburg Parks and Recreation, Virginia, USA
The course has equipped me with the tools I need to affect changes in our overall safety culture. I highly recommend this for any and...
The course has equipped me with the tools I need to affect changes in our overall safety culture. I highly recommend this for any and all outdoor practitioners.
Lisette Gachanja
Program Director, Urbanite Camps, Nairobi, Kenya
Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course would be beneficial for, and highly related to, any outdoor adventure practitioner!
Viristar developed a high-quality Risk Management Plan for our climbing and mountaineering nonprofit. They were very professional and thorough, and an outstanding resource for all...
Director of Rock Instruction, Climbers of Color, Washington state, USA
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Viristar developed a high-quality Risk Management Plan for our climbing and mountaineering nonprofit. They were very professional and thorough, and an outstanding resource for all things outdoor & adventure safety.
Crystal Hudelson
Director of Rock Instruction, Climbers of Color, Washington state, USA
Learning from case studies and classmates’ real-life experiences made for a rich learning experience!
Tammy VuPham
Programs Lead, Trainer, Outdoor Asian, Alpine Ascents International, Washington state, USA
A unique experience – I loved it.
Manthos Dellatolas
Owner, Outdoor Explorers, Athens, Greece
The definitive resource for risk management and safety. An industry standard that every teacher, trips leader, manager and organization should have as a reference in...
Head of Risk & Safety, Green School Bali & Green Camp Bali, Bali, Indonesia
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The definitive resource for risk management and safety. An industry standard that every teacher, trips leader, manager and organization should have as a reference in their tool kit.
Kenny Peavy
Head of Risk & Safety, Green School Bali & Green Camp Bali, Bali, Indonesia
This is the most immersive and rewarding risk management course I’ve ever taken.
Wenqi Xu
Associate Professor, Wuhan Sports University, Georgia, USA
The practical sessions were really informative and a good way for me to learn.
Shelby Weicht
WFR student, Keilir Academy Adventure Guide Studies Program, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
The material was very thought provoking, giving insights into the short falls of our own organization.
Wayne King
Experiential & Service Learning Coordinator, International School of Beijing, Beijing, China
As an insurance professional I found participating in the Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course incredibly valuable.
Dan Bookham
Vice President for Business Development, Allen Insurance & Financial, Maine, USA
The information learned through this course will definitely help our organization move forward to better manage risk and promote a culture of safety.
Viristar's training and consulting services are valuable for any outdoor program looking for the best in risk management standards and practices. Viristar provides useful resources...
Viristar’s training and consulting services are valuable for any outdoor program looking for the best in risk management standards and practices. Viristar provides useful resources and customized services that can help your organization excel!
Chris Li
Operations Manager, Terratribes, Yangshuo, China
Viristar’s risk management textbook was thorough and hit all the high notes.
Rachel Garrett
Experiential Education Coordinator, Jackson Hole Community School, Wyoming, USA
Overall a must do course for all outdoor risk managers.
Sebastian Wong
Campus Health & Safety Specialist, Singapore American School, Singapore
Viristar was awesome! The WFA class was engaging and fun and interesting, and I appreciate the relevant information and training.
Carie Ward
Lead Teacher, Charles Wright Academy, Washington state, USA
Every organization working in the outdoors should take this course, even if they believe they have risk management well-addressed. This is a very well-designed training...
Director, Wilderness Medical Associates Brasil, São Paulo, Brasil
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Every organization working in the outdoors should take this course, even if they believe they have risk management well-addressed. This is a very well-designed training that encourages a deep self-assessment and high-level discussions on incident causation and strategies to manage risks.
Samanta Chu
Director, Wilderness Medical Associates Brasil, São Paulo, Brasil
[Viristar's Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook] is a good resource to refresh thoughts specific to outdoor recreation or to develop more comprehensive risk management...
Park Manager, Outdoor Recreation and Education Manager, City of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook] is a good resource to refresh thoughts specific to outdoor recreation or to develop more comprehensive risk management plans.
Joel Bateman
Park Manager, Outdoor Recreation and Education Manager, City of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
The textbook was easy to read, logically set out, and well-illustrated with real-life examples.
Fiona McDonald
Chief Executive Officer, Education Outdoors New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand
The course left me feeling more empowered to make positive improvements at my organization.
Rob Donisch
Applied Learning Specialist, Korea International School, South Korea
Viristar’s training course gave lots of valuable information on risk management. The detailed resources provided help advance the outdoor adventure education field. I recommend Viristar’s...
Viristar’s training course gave lots of valuable information on risk management. The detailed resources provided help advance the outdoor adventure education field. I recommend Viristar’s risk management workshop for any outdoor professional.
Assistant Manager, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada
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Very informative! Especially since our program is new, we want to make sure we have the right tools to properly develop our risk management plan for our outdoor programming!
Samantha Dimitraki
Assistant Manager, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada
Very well done program and presentation.
Gil LeFrancois
Upper School Teacher, Charles Wright Academy, Washington state, USA
Great knowledge about risk management…definitely helpful for people working in the outdoors, whichever your role is in the organisation.
We were very pleased with the top notch instruction from Viristar instructors for our Wilderness First Responder Course at Green School in Bali! THANKS Viristar!
Kenny Peavy
Head of Risk & Safety, Green School Bali & Green Camp Bali, Bali, Indonesia
This course has been an eye-opener for me....the way risk management is taught in this course is easy to understand at the same time giving...
Senior Instructor, Outward Bound Vietnam, Cát Hải, Bình Định, Vietnam
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This course has been an eye-opener for me….the way risk management is taught in this course is easy to understand at the same time giving practical examples.
Calvin Maguu
Senior Instructor, Outward Bound Vietnam, Cát Hải, Bình Định, Vietnam
The textbook was easy to follow and provided me with the thorough material needed to be successful in this course.
Madeline Showalter
Parks & Recreation Outdoor Supervisor, Blacksburg Parks and Recreation, Virginia, USA
Every outdoor program company should enroll their leaders in this. Excellent course!
Dr. Kishore Dogra
Director, Adventure 1 Zone, Maharashtra, India
Thank you for sharing so much of your time and knowledge with our students. One of them just wrote this on our online discussion board:...
Assistant Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee USA
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Thank you for sharing so much of your time and knowledge with our students. One of them just wrote this on our online discussion board: “I really enjoy listening to Mr. Baierlein speak…I think that risk management can be a slightly bland topic but I think he did a great job of making it interesting to learn about. I really related to his insights on how great risk management comes alive.” I could not have phrased it better.
Karen P.S. Tan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee USA
10/10 would recommend this course to any professionals working in the outdoor industry. You learn relevant information that prepares you to positively impact your organization...
Youth Specialist, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada
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10/10 would recommend this course to any professionals working in the outdoor industry. You learn relevant information that prepares you to positively impact your organization and the outdoor industry.
Jacob Beland
Youth Specialist, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] amazingly helpful.
Lesley Pfeiffer
Program Supervisor, Sonoma County Regional Parks, California, USA
This course was able to refresh my views on risk management as applied to Outdoor Recreation programs and provided a view to discuss topics with...
Park Manager, Outdoor Recreation and Education Manager, City of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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This course was able to refresh my views on risk management as applied to Outdoor Recreation programs and provided a view to discuss topics with professionals in the field.
Joel Bateman
Park Manager, Outdoor Recreation and Education Manager, City of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Viristar’s Risk Management Review of our program was very comprehensive and will allow us to improve health and safety…very professional and helpful.
Natalie DiNenno
Executive Director, Klamath Outdoor Science School, Oregon, USA
I learned a lot from the Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course.
Viristar provides a wealth of knowledge and information through an easy to use online learning platform.
Liam Rumbles
Senior Programme Coordinator, Treasure Island Ltd, Hong Kong
Working with Viristar on training our staff in outdoor safety was highly appreciated. The training provided was conducted in a highly professional manner backed up...
Program Coordinator, Outward Bound Vietnam, Cát Hải, Bình Định, Vietnam
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Working with Viristar on training our staff in outdoor safety was highly appreciated. The training provided was conducted in a highly professional manner backed up by years of experience in the field. The attention to detail and the clear communication with Viristar made working with them easy and pleasurable.
Mariya Ivanova Georgieva
Program Coordinator, Outward Bound Vietnam, Cát Hải, Bình Định, Vietnam
It was such a great experience!
Nguyen Thu Thao
Senior Instructor, Outward Bound Vietnam, Cát Hải, Bình Định, Vietnam
An extremely helpful reference tool that I am going to keep within reach….. full of useful resources and sample formats for documentation.
Martin Foakes
Head of Outdoor Education, Tanglin Trust School, Singapore
This course was an excellent overview of outdoor risk management…the assignments allowed me to reflect on what has currently been implemented in my organization as...
Director of Training–Troopmasters & Head Counselor, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Pennsylvania, USA
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This course was an excellent overview of outdoor risk management…the assignments allowed me to reflect on what has currently been implemented in my organization as well as understand what still needs to be added. I highly recommend.
Dr. Ksenia Kozak
Director of Training–Troopmasters & Head Counselor, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Pennsylvania, USA
A well developed and comprehensive approach to risk management…engaging and effective.
Dylan Harry
Science Teacher, Outdoor Program Director, Fryeburg Academy, Maine, USA
We highly recommend Viristar to any outdoor or experiential organization interested in highest standards for outdoor safety and program quality.
Rod Tucknott
Director, UCSB Adventure Programs, California, USA
It’s well thought out and thought-provoking. Thanks to this course we are able to make valuable strides toward mitigating risks more effectively.
Mike Lewis
Founder, General Director, YMCE Group, Beijing, China
The course is very intense and interesting.
Sandra Santos
Founder, Kitesurf Eolis, Tavira, Portugal
This course covers everything you need to know.
Nick Chaddock
Outdoor Education Coordinator, North London Collegiate School Jeju, Jeju-Do, South Korea
Viristar’s book on Risk management is a gift to our outdoor adventure profession. It is a logical road map to how risk management should be...
Professor of Adventure Education & Adventure Education Program Coordinator, Plymouth State University, New Hampshire, USA
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Viristar’s book on Risk management is a gift to our outdoor adventure profession. It is a logical road map to how risk management should be managed at a programmatic level. It is full of pertinent information, concrete examples and a comprehensive risk management model. Its focus on international application of these concepts is a great “plus” to our industry.
Dr. Christian Bisson
Professor of Adventure Education & Adventure Education Program Coordinator, Plymouth State University, New Hampshire, USA
The course provided a detailed and simple explanation of risk management to guide you through assessing your workplace.
Emma Bartlett
Administrator--Overseas Trips and Resource Management, United World College South East Asia, Singapore
The textbook is very comprehensive, easy to read, and just right in terms of context and examples.
Victor De Melo
Teacher, Oberoi International School, Mumbai, India
Awesome textbook by Viristar–clear and detailed.
Ira Christian
Director of Outdoor Studies, Manzanita School and Institute, California, USA
The Viristar team is really passionate about safety in the outdoors–it manifests vividly in their training!
Shamsiah Ismail
Director, Bila Bila Odyssey, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Well written textbook, with vocabulary suited for the masses, even English Second Language students, with focused understandable content
I feel more confident, motivated, and better prepared to make improvements in our risk management process.
Daniela Borontiș
Educational Programs Coordinator, Scout Leader, Romanian Scouts, Mehedinți, Romania
I thoroughly appreciated taking this course and have found many ways to implement its content within my organization.
Lydia Lee
Programs Manager, Common Ground Center, Ohio, USA
[Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs textbook is] a useful, systematic, comprehensive and practical reference.
Wenqi Xu
Associate Professor, Wuhan Sports University, Georgia, USA
Viristar's risk management training is very high quality, and should become a must-have training for any outdoor organization seeking to ensure excellence in risk management...
Human Resources Manager, Insight Adventures, Yangshuo, China
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Viristar’s risk management training is very high quality, and should become a must-have training for any outdoor organization seeking to ensure excellence in risk management for their programs. The facilitator is very professional, and is excellent in creating scenarios that give clear reasoning on how to deal with emergency situations.
Jeff Lohrmann
Human Resources Manager, Insight Adventures, Yangshuo, China
The risk management textbook from Viristar is a very useful resource.
Jacob Wall
Program Director, Society for Wilderness Stewardship, Grand Lake, Colorado USA
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