1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern
Managing risk is the backbone of any successful outdoor program, and it starts with the people who lead and support it—your staff. This workshop will focus on how to implement a healthy safety culture at your program to equip your leaders, instructors, and staff with the skills, knowledge, and support they need so that risk management is prioritized and understood by all.
In this workshop, we’ll cover:
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What safety culture is and how it impacts your organization’s risk management
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Steps you can take to develop and maintain a healthy safety culture at your program
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The importance of a supportive environment where staff can openly discuss safety issues without fear of judgment or reprisal
About the Presenter
Annie Linhart, Viristar
Annie Linhart (pronouns: she/her) is the Program Manager with Viristar. Annie has a proven track record of leadership in the outdoor industry, working in the experiential and adventure education industry. She attended Southern Illinois University for her B.S. in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management and obtained her M.S. in Outdoor Recreation at Indiana University. Some of Annie’s work experience includes instructing outdoor technical skills programs as well as experiential facilitation programs for collegiate outdoor programs, nonprofits, and instructing for Outward Bound California as well as the Colorado Outward Bound School. She most recently served as the Assistant Director for a nonprofit outdoor recreation and education center in Northern Michigan. Annie is an EMT, a wilderness medicine instructor, and has held a variety of certifications in the outdoor industry ranging from paddling to Leave No Trace. Annie currently resides in Traverse City, Michigan.
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About the Series: Reaching New Heights: Reaching New Heights: Marketing, Community, and Risk Management
The outdoor industry continues to evolve, bringing new challenges and opportunities for organizations, educators, and program leaders. Reaching New Heights is a four-part webinar series designed to equip outdoor professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate key aspects of outdoor programming. From building strong partnerships and fostering community connections, plus leveraging digital marketing, and managing risk, this series will provide actionable insights from industry experts.
Each session dives into a critical topic, offering expert perspectives, real-world examples, and interactive discussions to help you strengthen your outdoor initiatives. Whether you’re a program coordinator, guide, educator, or marketing professional, this series will provide valuable tools to elevate your work and create more inclusive, engaging, and safe outdoor experiences.
This series will offer free learning credits to participants in partnership with American Trails.
This webinar series is free for AORE professional members, $5 for AORE supporter members, and $20 not yet AORE members.
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