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2019 Adventure Risk Research Symposium

The inaugural gathering of wilderness and adventure risk and safety researchers, held in conjunction with the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC).  October 30, 2019,  Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. Goals: 1.        Connect researchers working on wilderness and adventure risk/safety research 2.        Share findings to create a platform for idea development and future collaboration 3.        Focus on empiricism as a means of improving understanding or practice for wilderness/adventure risk management and safety Symposium Format: ·          1 day pre-conference to the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (symposium date October 30, 2019; conference date Oct. 31/Nov.1) ·          Presenters apply via brief research paper (paper submission details tab at top of page) o    20 minute presentation, 10 minute discussion per presenter o    Papers vetted via double-blind peer review ·          Attendance open to anyone in addition to presenters (i.