Experiential Consulting

05/23/2026

Rob Carmichael is an exceptional podcast host and producer.

EC's founder Steve Smith sat down with Rob for a deep dive into risk management, safety science, beneficial risks, and the balance between work-as-imagined and work-as-done when it comes to the risks and rewards of outdoor education.

If you've got an hour to spend on a trip or a hike, give this episode a listen!

Podcast Episode · The Outdoor Education Podcast With Rob Carmichael · May 23 · 1h 6m

03/04/2026

Our founder Steve was a guest on Phil Brown's excellent podcast, and Phil asked excellent and insightful questions!

Here is a short snippet from the podcast where we talk about reframing safety - not as the absence of incidents, but as the presence of capacities.

"If you want to understand happy marriages ... should we only study those cases that end in divorce?"

03/03/2026

Thanks to our friends at AEE for spreading the word about our new book, training, and special discounts for AEE members! Association for Experiential Education

AEE is proud to partner with Experiential Consulting to offer AEE Members an exclusive 10% discount on the new book: Safety Science for Outdoor & Experiential Education! Learn more about the book (and associated classes) 👉https://www.outdoorrisk.com/safety-science
⚡️Members: find your special discount link in the Member Resources page!

The mission of Experiential Consulting is to empower outdoor programs with guidance, resources, and strategies to align their risk management systems with their organizational mission, values, and culture. Experiential Consulting, LLC supports the risk-management efforts of mission-driven programs that have a positive impact on their participants, staff, and communities.

03/02/2026

A very exciting professional opportunity! Please check this one out!

Association for Experiential Education

🌿Are you passionate about advancing quality, equity, and access in experiential education worldwide? Do you believe professional standards can be a powerful lever for impact? The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) is seeking a visionary, systems-minded, relationship-centered leader to serve as our next Director of Accreditation and Certification.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of professional standards in experiential education—ensuring organizations and practitioners across the globe have clear, inclusive, and meaningful pathways to excellence.

We invite you to apply and bring your vision, expertise, and passion to AEE. Apply by March 27 👉 https://jobsclearinghouse.aee.org/job/director-of-accreditation-and-certification-3332

💙READ: Steve Pace, Accreditation and Certification Director, will be retiring in November after ten years of extraordinary service in the position 👉 https://www.aee.org/news/aee-accreditation-and-certification-director-to-retire

02/27/2026

One of the amazing programs we support is hiring for a Program Director position here in our home state of Washington - please see details below! Rite of Passage Journeys

10/27/2025

Beautiful rainbow as seen from Langley today!

09/08/2025

JOB ALERT!

Since 1967, Teton Science Schools has connected people, place, and nature through education, engaging learners of all ages in meaningful, place-based experiences that inspire curiosity, leadership, and a deep sense of connection to the world around them.

I'm excited to share an exciting and rare opportunity to support the growth and evolution of their risk management systems and strategies through a new job posting for a Risk Management Director. It's also exciting to imagine that the person who gets this role could already be a part of the Experiential Consulting community.

Please direct questions about this role or your applicability for it to TSS. Thanks for taking a look!

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=519c8da7-670b-4d17-b4cf-5cba56583de4&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=548515

08/13/2025

Learning from the larger safety science community

Blog exploring the nuances of outdoor / experiential education programs, with an emphasis on risk management and organizational culture

08/13/2025

Summer Newsletter is here!

A Note from Steve

05/30/2025

Flying out of Seattle can be breathtaking this time of year.

05/14/2025

Friends in Colorado - join and support The Responder Alliance at this live event! Play Hard and Be Smart, and take care of yourselves when incidents occur.