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…

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MacKenzie Holbrook

Outdoor Programs Assistant Coordinator, Colorado Mesa University Outdoor Program, Colorado, USA

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

Jake Taylor

Safety Manager, Camp Beaumont, Hong Kong

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…

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Hjh Sofinaz Hj Abd Majid

Training Officer, Outward Bound Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam

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

Boo Hui Wen

Senior Instructor, Outward Bound Singapore, Singapore

We have been extremely pleased with the outdoor safety-related trainings. We look forward to continued world-class trainings for our outdoor program.

Gabriel Cote-Valiquette

Program Coordinator, Keilir Adventure Studies, Reykjanesbær, Iceland

This is one of the most comprehensive risk management courses for Outdoor Education that I’ve ever done!

Gijs deJong

Head of Outdoor Education & Sports, The Global College, Madrid, Spain

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

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…

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Michelle Kloet

Alberta, Canada

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…

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Kenny Peavy

Head of Risk & Safety, Green School Bali & Green Camp Bali, Bali, Indonesia

[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

The practical training was great and I learned so much.

Aron Breki

WFR student, Keilir Academy Adventure Guide Studies Program, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland

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

[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

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

Great course–I feel much more prepared for wilderness emergencies.

Tuva Rødningsand Kirkerud

Keilir Academy Adventure Studies Program, Reykjavik, Iceland