By Joshua Cole “The only real mistake is one from which we learn nothing” I was in a rush the other day, and I can’t remember why, but I...

Today (May 28, 2021), the CDC issued new COVID-19 guidance for summer camps, which reflects ongoing changes to which outdoor programs...

A group of teenage students on an overnight backpacking trip sit in a circle around a natural rock "table" in the Mojave desert, eating...

Clarifying your organization’s risk philosophy is a nuanced but foundational aspect of any risk management initiative -- and one that is...

Two recent (USA) court cases pose a new threat to outdoor adventure, for both commercial and private adventurers, and run contrary to...

A note from the co-authors: This blog arises from partnership between Joffe Emergency Services and Experiential Consulting, LLC. It’s a...

A Conversation Between Dr. Christine Norton - L.C.S.W. and Steve Smith – Experiential Consulting, LLC Introduction: This conversation was...

Last Updated: 3/23/2020 We've been fielding calls and questions from outdoor programs about getting outside while managing coronavirus...

Is your school or outdoor program prepared to be resilient to Coronavirus?

Introduction: For anyone who is interested in wilderness education / recreation / conservation and the effective management of risk,...