It was late in the day when the chainsaw slipped and gashed Bob's leg. He was all alone, deep in the wilderness. How would he survive?

Assessing risk in outdoor and experiential adventure programs [This article was originally published by the Association for Experiential Education, a global community of experiential educators and practitioners with the shared goal of enriching lives through experiential education.] The group of high school students hiked down the dry streambed at the bottom of the canyon, the steep sandstone walls protecting them from the blazing desert sun. The 25 teenagers, part of a prest

When an organization is scrutinized after a major incident, imperfections can be magnified—with far-reaching repercussions [This article originally appeared on OutdoorEd.com: The Premiere Community for Outdoor Education Professionals. ] For Youth that Fit In Best Outside the Classroom, a Wilderness Adventure It was the last full day of their 10-day wilderness backpacking expedition, and the 27 teenagers from an experiential high school had set up their final camp. The student

After a deadly shark attack in Massachusetts, questions about outdoor program risk management and outdoor safety arise. This past weekend a man was attacked and killed by a shark while swimming at a beach on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This is a tragic event for the victim, Arthur Medici, and his loved ones. Scores of news outlets covered his untimely death. It was the first fatal shark attack in Massachusetts since 1936. The incident is a grim reminder to follow precautions: se