Risk Management

Philsophies and Practices

Risk Management is a philosophy and practice that overlays all that we do at WTP

Proactive

Responsive

Communciation

Each stage of our trip building and execution process involves unique considerations that we deliberately move through while building your trip.

Proactive Risk Managment

Our organizational Risk Management starts far before we build trips

  • Vetting local partners, outfitters and rental companies

  • Guide selection and training appropriate for activities, rescue, transportation methods, and client service expectations. Staff maintain appropriate wilderness medicine certifications.

  • Close collaboration with our organizational Medical Advisor(s) to assess trips, staff, and participants.

  • Developing specific on trip practices

    • Staff ratios that maintain careful supervision

    • Trips are well equipped with first aid resources and communication devices

  • Emergency and Evacuation plans and protocols for activating those plans

  • Flexibility designed into plans

  • Appropriate insurance to ensure decisions are not being made based on financial concerns.

Clear and Transparent Communication

We maintain high standards for clear and transparent communication to minimize surprises and prepare all parties for the specific trip that they will be on.

  • Providing clear and accurate descriptions of activities to all participants

  • Health reporting and screening for every trip

  • Participant Agreement Waiver

  • Clear explanation of lodging, meals, and travel while on the trip

  • Optional consultation with WTP Medical Advisor

Dynamic Assessment and Response

Planning is invaluable but invariably our staff must respond and adapt to a dynamic world. Our well trained staff specialize in assessment and decision making. Whether the hotel has lost our reservation or a participant has an injury, our staff are trained and experience professionals that understand how to adapt to an unplanned event.