Skier Intentionally Triggers Huge Avalanche in Teton Backcountry
2012-01-29
I just got back from skiing at Jackson Hole last week. Like much of the west the snow pack has been really low all winter.
Topic: Risk Management
Lightning Safety Awareness
2012-01-25
This post relates information learned in a recent issue (Volume 22, Number 3, 2011) of the journal Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, published by the Wilderness
Does Wyoming state law give too much protection to outdoor recreation providers?
2011-11-07
This is a fascinating article by Ben Goose from WyoFile.com that explores some of the issues about the Wyoming Recreation Safety Act. While different states
The Concept of Risk
2011-10-11
Dr. Robert “Brownie” Schoene, an enormously talented, accomplished, and insightful physician who resides within the bedrock of wilderness medicine, gave a wonderful presentation about the
The Role of the Routine Physical Examination in Young People
2011-08-29
Increasing numbers of young people participate in outdoor activities, including strenuous competitive athletics. In so doing, they subject their bodies to stresses that are more
Managing Staff Injury Claims
2011-08-13
Summer is the busiest season for outdoor adventure programs and withincreased programming, there will be injuries, Rick Braschler of Kanakuk Kamps writes about how to
NOLS MythCrushers Episode 3: Lightning
2011-08-12
There are many myths about lightning in the backcountry and in this episode, the NOLS MythCrushers will strike down on some of those shocking lightning
Tragedy in the Tetons
2011-07-24
On July 18, 2011 tragedy struck in the Tetons. A 16-year old participant on an outdoor education program sponsored backpacking trip was killed by a
The Outdoor Safety Code
2011-05-15
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council encourages the use of The Outdoor Safety Code across all outdoor activities, sports and recreations. For more infor visit
WA Court Rules that Seller not Manufacturer Liable for Defective Bike Part
2011-02-27
The Washington State Court of Appeals issued a ruling on a product liability case, Monika Johnson vs Recreational Equipment Incorporated. This case is an interesting
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