NOLS Risk Services
Risk management courses and services
Training, consulting, and the Wilderness Risk Management Conference, informed by decades of managing risk for NOLS' own global programs.
PREPARE
FOR
UNCERTAINTY
Prepare to manage risk in uncertainty
Step forward with confidence
Risk is inherent in outdoor activities, but you can improve risk management practices and better manage uncertainty with the help of NOLS Risk Services.
All of our services are informed by sixty years of managing risk for our own global programs. Not theory. Practice that has held up under load. Expand your risk management toolbox today and step forward with confidence.
Risk management services
Three ways NOLS supports your program
Whether you need staff training, an external review, or a forum to share lessons with peers, Risk Services has a path that fits.
Risk Management Training
Help designing or refining administrative risk management systems for your organization, training for your staff, or hazard identification for outdoor enthusiasts. Choose a training to meet your needs.
For administrators, staff, and field leaders
Risk Management Consulting
External perspective on your programming or advice on specific issues like staff training and emergency planning. We tailor scope and depth to your organization's situation.
External program review & advisory
Wilderness Risk Management Conference
An annual forum for outdoor practitioners to learn and share common practices in wilderness risk management and contribute to a culture of open dialogue across the industry.
Annual conference, WRMC
Who we work with
A partial list of our partners
Camps, schools, universities, agencies, conservation groups, and guide services across North America and beyond.
Wharton Leadership Ventures
Waterford School
Teton Valley Ranch Camp
Bates College
Gonzaga University
Campfire Circle (formerly Camp Oochigeas)
NatureBridge
American Avalanche Institute
Exum Mountain Guides
US Navy Community Recreation
AMGA
Talk to risk services
Bring confidence to your next program decision
Tell us about your organization and what you're working through. We'll point you at the right resource - training, consulting, or conference.
