Risk Management Plan Outline for Outdoor Expeditions and Overnight Trips
Title Page
Table of Contents
Trip Overview and Description
Description of Trip including: general routes, distances to be traveled each day, methods of travel, elevation gain/loss.
Groups’ Goals and Objectives
Descriptions of Participants including: age range, experience, skill level, physical condition
Leadership
List of leaders including: roles and responsibilities during the trip, leadership and activity experience, qualifications
Trip Itineraries
Travel Itinerary (where we will be each day)
Detailed itinerary (day-by day activities)*
Equipment
Equipment (group)
Equipment and Clothing lists (personal)
Water Sources and Treatment
General description of sources and planned methods of purification
Weather Related Information
Local weather forecasts
Average temperatures, local weather patterns
Sunrise/Sunset times
Water Levels and conditions (if applicable)
Transportation
Driving directions for all parts of trip
List of Drivers, License #s and Schedule
Communication plan during travel (as applicable)
Description of alternative methods of travel such as canoe, kayak, atv, etc. (if applicable)
Vehicle Checklists, Pickup and return plans
Rules and Regulations
Copies of relevant rules and regulations for each area you are in
Leave-no-trace guidelines
Risk Assessment and Management
Risk identification (list of specific hazards and risks associated with your program)
2) Risk Evaluation – Evaluate each hazard and risk in terms of :
a) the likelihood or frequency of occurrence (low, medium, high)
b) the degree of severity (low, medium, high)
c) the possible negative results (damages or injuries) from each risk/hazard.
3) Strategies for Managing significant Risks (Indicate if you will avoid, eliminate, transfer or educate/train participants & staff for each hazard/risk transfer, avoid, retain, reduce)
4) Activity Training for Participants (what…