The Human Factor 2.0 – Avalanche Safety: Nate Wallace
2018-02-25
Chamonix ski mountaineer Nate Wallace discloses his strategy on decision-making and the realities of those decision in the Alps.
Topic: Risk Management
Recreation Law Center: Use of Volunteer Leaders–Are you asking for Help…or Trouble?
2018-01-28
Kerry Jordan v. YMCA of Middle Tennessee, et al., 2010 Tenn. App. LEXIS 616. Kerry Jordan (“plaintiff”) was asked by a friend to volunteer to
Recreation Law: Underage Minor Suffers Injury after Misrepresenting Age to Gain Access – Who Is Responsible?
2017-10-23
Emerick v. Fox Raceway, (2004 Pa. Dist. & Cnty. Dec. LEXIS 228) After some searching, we have found a case dealing with a claimant who
WRMC: Crisis Communication in the Digital Age: The Basics Still Matter
2017-10-22
at the 2016 Wilderness Risk Management Conference Bruce Palmer presents on how to deal with communication during a crisis in the age of fast paced
Recreation Law: Does Your Release Cover the Activities You Expect It to Cover? Maybe Not
2017-10-22
Ari Huversarian, et al v. Catalina Scuba Luv, Inc., 2010 Cal. App. LEXIS 750. Raffi Huversarian and his son, Ari Huversarian rented dive equipment from
Recreation Law Center: Are you offering a Product or a Service? It Makes a BIG Difference
2017-10-21
Susana Ontiveros v. 24 Hour Fitness Corporation, 2008 Cal. App. Lexis 2445. Almost all recreational or adventure activities involve the use of a product. In
Recreation Law: Insurance–Are You Really Covered?
2017-10-19
Nautilus Insurance Company v. Jesse James Festival, Inc., et al., 2008 Mo. App. LEXIS 1215 (Court of Appeals, Western District of Mo., September, 2008) Gary
Recreation Law: Issues Involving Your Duty of Care–Where Does it Begin and End?
2017-10-16
Gniadek v. Camp Sunshine of Sebago Lake, Inc., 11 A.3d 308 (Me. Sup. Ct. January, 2011). Camp Sunshine (“Camp”) is a non-profit corporation, providing a
Recreation Law Center: Negligence as Inherent Risk
2017-09-17
Crace, et al. v. Kent State University, 2009 Ohio App. LEXIS 5785 (December, 2009) We talk a lot, in the recreation and adventure education industry,
Mountain Lion – High Sierra Trail, CA
2017-08-20
Hikers come upon a mountain lion on the trail in Sequoia National Park, CA. What would you do? Encountered this beauty 8 miles from Crescent
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