Are We Learning (and Sharing) our Lessons in the Mountains?
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...
Applying a Continuous Improvement Model to Stay Current with COVID-19 Protocols
Today (May 28, 2021), the CDC issued new COVID-19 guidance for summer camps, which reflects ongoing changes to which outdoor programs...
Focus on Near Misses to Cultivate a Culture of Risk Management
A group of teenage students on an overnight backpacking trip sit in a circle around a natural rock "table" in the Mojave desert, eating...
How "Safe" Do We Claim to be? The Importance of Clarifying Risk Tolerance for Outdoor Programs
Clarifying your organization’s risk philosophy is a nuanced but foundational aspect of any risk management initiative -- and one that is...
The punishment (criminalization?) of risk management in outdoor adventure
Two recent (USA) court cases pose a new threat to outdoor adventure, for both commercial and private adventurers, and run contrary to...
Crisis resilience arises from principles, not tactics
A note from the co-authors: This blog arises from partnership between Joffe Emergency Services and Experiential Consulting, LLC. It’s a...
COVID-19: The intersection of outdoor programming, mental health, and risk management
A Conversation Between Dr. Christine Norton - L.C.S.W. and Steve Smith – Experiential Consulting, LLC Introduction: This conversation was...
Getting Outside Responsibly During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Last Updated: 3/23/2020 We've been fielding calls and questions from outdoor programs about getting outside while managing coronavirus...
Coronavirus: Precautions and Considerations For Outdoor Programs and Schools
Is your school or outdoor program prepared to be resilient to Coronavirus?
The Tenets of The Wilderness Risk Management Conference - Part Two
Introduction: For anyone who is interested in wilderness education / recreation / conservation and the effective management of risk,...
