

Planning for - and minimizing the impact of - undisclosed medical/psychological conditions
Introduction: It's common for outdoor programs to experience "undisclosed medical / psychological conditions," where a participant (or...


The Tenets of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference: Part One
The back story behind the Tenets and Principles of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC), as explained by the past chair of the c


The Power of an Apology
I am a risk management professional, a ski patroller, and a wilderness medical / mental health first aid instructor - so a lot of my life...


What We (Should) Talk About When We Talk About Safety (Updated for 2023)
"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." - Nelson Mandela Entering into its 30th year, the Wilderness Risk Management...


Building a Culture of Risk Management
In January, 2018 I will be giving a keynote speech at the Washington Recreation and Parks Association Risk Management School, entitled...