Pronouns
At Viristar, being respectful of others is a core value. Using appropriate personal pronouns is one way we show respect and help foster…
Outdoor Adventure Risk Management in India: Webinar March 23
Viristar’s Jeff Baierlein and Shantanu Pandit of OutdoorPandit are presenting a webinar, in collaboration with the Association for…
Kelli Jackson and Women’s Adventure ACT
Kelli Jackson is an adventure unicyclist and Australian hero. This is the story of her and the women’s outdoor program she leads.
An intro to queer inclusivity in the outdoors
An intro to queer inclusivity in the outdoors, by Faith Meckley of Women’s Adventure ACT (Canberra Australia)
Viristar Provides Continuing Medical Education to Paramedics in Africa
Environmental Emergencies Topic of 2-Hour CME Session Viristar is pleased to offer a two-hour Continuing Medical Education (CME) session…
Viristar Receives Educational Endorsement from American Camp Association
Prestigious Mark of Quality for Viristar’s Risk Management for Outdoor Programs Training Viristar is pleased to receive an Educational…
Outdoor Adventure Safety Regulations: A Case Study From Maharashtra
Government Regulation Can Enhance Outdoor Safety Outcomes—If Well Designed and Implemented Introduction In August 2021, the Government of…
Viristar Offers Risk Management Training at Wilderness Education Association Conference
Risk Management for Outdoor Programs Post-Conference Training Complements Other WEA Offerings Viristar is pleased to be providing a…
Risk Management in the Outdoors–A Look at Developments Through the Decades
by Shantanu Pandit Editor’s Note: This guest article on Viristar’s blog was written by Shantanu Pandit, a long-time leader in the…
Gap Year Programs and the Science of Risk Management
Safety Theories and Models for Managing Risk at Gap Year Programs Ariel Newman had just graduated from Yeshiva University High School for…
Safety and Risk Management at Summer Camp
A Practical, Science-Based Model for Managing Risks at Camps and Outdoor Adventure Programs The summer camp session had been going…
Risk Management for Outdoor Programs: Advancing Girl Scouts’ Outdoor Experiences
by Liz Lunderman, Viristar Outreach & Operations Manager Not everyone thinks of risk management theory when they are riffling through…
