Global Consulting
& Training

Viristar provides expert services to outdoor, adventure, and experiential programs, and strategic consulting to SMEs, government agencies, and nonprofits worldwide.

Acclaimed
Risk Management Training

Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs course provides comprehensive training on safety management for professionals in the experiential, outdoor, wilderness, adventure and travel context.

Learn

Learn the science behind why incidents occur

Engage

Engage with case studies, scenarios, and small group projects to master safety principles

Understand

Understand how to develop a comprehensive risk management plan

Create

Create a customized strategy to help your organization achieve safety excellence

What We Do

What can we help you with today?

Explore Viristar Services

Hover on each topic to learn more
Experiential Program Design Wilderness Medicine Business Management Consulting Expert Witness Incident Review Risk Management Trainings Safety Audit Safety Accreditation Safety Program Design

Our Clients

Your Success.
Our Passion.

Strategic. Innovative. Research-driven.

Viristar partners with organizations to identify insights and implement solutions which help them achieve new heights of quality and effectiveness.



Our passion is inspired by our clients’ commitment to excellence. Viristar’s deep expertise in safety management, program development and business strategy helps our clients ignite their full potential.



We’re driven by a passion for the people we serve and the missions their organizations strive every day to achieve.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Sign up for Viristar Insights, our monthly newsletter with analysis, expert advice, and essential industry news. Stay current with our latest insights. 

  • Mark A. Ritchie PhD

    Executive Director, International Sustainable Development Studies Institute, Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • This course has strengthened the knowledge in many aspects associated with risk management and will surely be beneficial for us.

    Paul Yuen

    Programme Manager, Camp Beaumont Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  • The course is very intense and interesting.

    Sandra Santos

    Founder, Kitesurf Eolis, Tavira, Portugal

  • 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

  • Nick Sloane

    Scouting leader, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Neil Haarhoff

    Director of Outdoor Education, Stanford Lake College, Limpopo, South Africa

  • Serena Rasmussen

    Executive Director, Wild Hearts Idaho, Idaho, 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

  • Viristar’s textbook is truly a great addition to the outdoor industry!

    Boo Hui Wen

    Senior Instructor, Outward Bound Singapore, Singapore

  • This course is useful for humanitarian workers in remote contexts.

    Paul Harper

    Humanitarian aid worker, Cambodia

  • An excellent combination of case studies, exercises, self-paced work, and meetings.

    Jake Taylor

    Safety Manager, Camp Beaumont, Hong Kong

  • Samantha Wilde

    Program Specialist, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada

  • An excellent course…well facilitated.

    Cathie Riley

    School Nurse, The Fay School, Texas, USA

  • Jacob Beland

    Youth Specialist, Ocean Wise Conservation Association, British Columbia, Canada

  • Engaging and immediately relevant to my day-to-day work.

    Ben Rowe

    Head Rowing Coach, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Hong Kong

Viristar Partners

Provide access to industry-leading outdoor safety training to your members, clients, or the public.

Learn More

Case Studies