Proposals

Share Your Knowledge & Experience

The WRMC Steering Committee evaluates and selects educational content based on our shared risk management philosophy. 

• Wilderness and outdoor experiences create unique opportunities for personal growth and skill development.
• There is value to taking risks, and those risks need to be thoughtfully assessed and managed.
• We have a responsibility to share learning in order to promote collaboration and improved risk management practices across the industry.
• Each organization should define its own risk management goals and practices, while also striving to learn from the practices and experiences of others.
• Managing the risks to our participants and staff helps us manage the risks to our organizations.
• We can and should enlist our participants as partners in managing the risks inherent in our programs.
• Cultural humility supports risk management and is essential in creating inclusive programs.
• Transparency with participants and their families is valuable and appropriate, including in times of crisis.
• Timely reporting and debriefing of risk management incidents is key to promoting learning and improving practices over time.
• Prudent legal strategies are grounded in running quality programs that thoughtfully manage risk and prioritize the health and well-being of those involved.