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Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Your Outdoor Business

The outdoor industry has the opportunity to be a leader in fostering a sense of belonging. By committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and by embracing the principles of intersectionality, the industry can create spaces where all people feel they have a place on the trail, in the water, on the slopes, and in the great expanse of nature.
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Updated Standards for Wilderness Medicine Certifications

In 2023, the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative revised their wilderness medicine standards documents. Learn more about the WMEC and how to find the revised standards here.
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Vehicle Risk Management

Loading a school bus or van full of guests and getting on the road brings a lot of risk. How can you be proactive in your risk management program?
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Stress Injuries and Psychological First Aid Principles

Stress is a natural and important part of our human physiology. However, “stress INJURIES” are bad.
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EXPLORE Act Passes Through the U.S. House
Apr 09, 2024 03:08 PM
Outfitters and Guides Celebrate EXPLORE Act Passage Through the U.S. House. The EXPLORE Act encompasses key provisions from America Outdoors’ flagship legislation, the SOAR Act.
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Strong Teams: Where the Magic Comes From

According to Dan Rieves, trust is the most important component of a cohesive team at an outdoor recreation company or organization. Understand it, talk about it, and don't let it break.
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Leveraging Others to Tell Your Story

Storytelling and engaging others to market your business takes partnerships, goals, and an open-mind. Get the steps from a storyteller's perspective to help you market your business in 2024.
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Economic Insights to Help Outfitters Navigate The New Normal

Ever worry that an economic disruption (recession, inflation, or otherwise) will negatively impact your outfit? We can’t predict the future, nor the specific effects it’ll have on your outfit. But we can learn from our past to more easily navigate the uncertain waters of today’s “new normal.”
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Spring 2024 Training Opportunities for Outfitters and Guides

As spring approaches, it's time to refresh your training, whether for personal development or for your guides.
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River Guide Training Courses

Some wonderful courses are available that guides can take for additional training. This article will outline a few important ones.
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