The systematic analysis and the development of a plan for minimizing the risk of harm to clients and staff, as well as minimizing the risk of legal liability for harm that does occur. 

Learning Outcomes:

The Certified Outdoor Leader is able to...

• Explain common risk management terms and concepts and their application in outdoor leadership.
• Recognize hazards common to field experiences in the backcountry.
• Apply commonly accepted risk management strategies in program design, implementation, and evaluation.

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• Judgment
• Outdoor Living
• Planning & Logistics
• Leadership
• Environmental Integration
• Education