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Bob Bartons balanced and well thought out book will help anyone involved with the planning and management of outdoor activities for young people Bob explores the issues that need tbe considered when developing and implementing outdoor policies and procedures, in an interesting and thought provoking style, drawing on his wealth of outdoor experience - Peter Westgarth, Chief Executive, The Duke of Edinburghs Award This book fills a gap which sorely needed filling The safety versus adventure debate is discussed in a thoroughly refreshing way and should inspire a new generation of teachers and youth workers ttake their charges intthe great outdoors The book should be required reading for every Health and Safety Officer throughout the land timprove their understanding of what Adventure Educators are trying tachieve - Doug Jones, County Officer, Outdoor Education and Adventure Activities, Bedfordshire County Council A distillation of years of experience in adventure activities and an essential guide tgetting the proper balance between adventure and safety - Nick Barrett, Chief Executive of the Outward Bound Trust Providers of outdoor education must strike the right balance between adventure and security Effective risk management enables providers tdeliver lasting educational value without breaching their moral and legal duties of care This practical guide shows how genuinely adventurous outdoor activities can be provided tacceptable standards of safety Drawing on the authors own experience as an expert mountaineer, instructor and consultant, the systems and processes of successful outdoor adventure are clearly explained using real life examples and case studies Bob Barton is Safety Adviser tthe Outward Bound Trust and works as a consultant on the management of adventure activities
