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Safety shouldn't be a competition, and a solid foundation of risk management and training shouldn't be proprietary or out of reach for small organizations. Knowledge is quick to attain, but judgement takes time. Employing a risk management professional full-time is unreasonable for most businesses. We provide the perfect alternative.

We use our decades of experience to expertly guide your risk management strategy, taking the weight and worry off of your shoulders. We partner with legal and medical professionals where necessary to ensure industry-leading information packaged at affordable pricing. "Consultant" can sound scary but we speak mountain, not corporate.

Why Trailwise?

Chris Anderson - Founder

Involved father, veteran guide, wilderness EMT. Chris has been at the helm of risk management and people strategy for small and large outdoor businesses for over two decades. He has spent his career implementing national risk strategies, driving organizational change, and creating systems that improve efficiency, retention, and culture, all while advancing equity and belonging within the outdoor workforce. He founded Trailwise Consulting with a mission to make that expertise accessible to the small businesses doing such important work in our industry.

Our Team