WRMC

It is Day 2 of the WRMC. 285 participants are soaking up all things risk management with sessions on techniques and protocols, insurance, decision-making, research and communications. It is an eclectic mix of attendees with outdoor educators and guides, insurance personnel, lawyers and college students in attendance.

As usual NOLS is shining at the conference with staff sharing our expertise on a wide variety of topics. Earlier today Kevin Hamilton of the Student Conservation Association and I presented a session on media communications. Other NOLS presenters include Shana Tarter, Molly Hampton, Tod Schimelpfenig, John Kanengieter, Ian McCammon and Drew Leemon. Additionally at least four presenters are NOLS grads who now work at places like Outward Bound, High Mountain Institute, Algonquin College and OpEPA.

This year’s conference is at Snowbird, where it has been lightly snowing for two days now. I’m glad I brought my bike!

Next years conference will be at Killington, Vermont. Plan to attend!

Bruce Palmer, NOLS marketing director