1. Safety Differently! Key Concepts for Experiential Educators from Safety Researchers

Facilitator: Steve Smith, Risk Management Consultant, Experiential Consulting LLC
Audience: Program Leaders, Administrators, Outdoor Education, Global and Service-learning 
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $250 

Traditional views of safety are deeply ingrained in how we talk about, measure, and attempt to manage risk in experiential education, but those traditional views can only take us so far. Experts and researchers from other sectors (manufacturing, aeronautical, health care, occupational health and safety, etc.) have evolved and are making great strides in what is known as Safety Differently – a progressive new way of thinking about risk management. Although the sectors that have primarily led this movement are not experiential education programs, we have much to learn from the high level research and thinking associated with Safety Differently. We will use a combination of presentations, videos, small groups and large group discussions to thoroughly explore Safety Differently and apply it to your school. Participants will receive a handout outlining key action steps to apply a Safety Differently lens to their own experiential education program. Prepare to be uplifted and inspired by this refreshing approach. 

Steve Smith is the founder of Experiential Consulting, LLC, providing risk management support to outdoor programs and schools. He has worked in the outdoor industry for over thirty years, in the field, in the office, in the boardroom, and in national conference leadership roles, specializing in risk management. 

His career has included leadership roles with national organizations including Outward Bound and The Student Conservation Association. Steve served as the Chair of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) for three years (2014 - 2016). He served two terms as a board member for the Northwest Outward Bound School, where he continues to serve on the school's Board of Directors Safety Committee.

He has a master's degree in teaching English, along with years of university-level teaching experience, and earned a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Society for Human Resources Management, all of which help him view outdoor education through a variety of educational and administrative lenses.

2. Bell Rock Hike

This mellow, beginner-friendly classic Sedona outing will allow folks to venture as far or as little as they like around one of Sedona’s most famous features: Bell Rock. The trailhead is just a few miles from the Hilton and hikers will be encouraged to break off in groups to venture to their liking, meeting back at the trailhead at an agreed-upon time. 

Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free

Option A: Village Traverse: Transept to Hiline to Baldwin Trail
Leader: Lauren Kelley

The trail has been a long-time favorite to local mountain bikers and was only recently recognized by the Forest Service, making it a bit of an unknown Sedona gem. After a mile of gentle climb, you’ll traverse the base of stunning towers and weave through the classic Sedona flatrocks, descend on the exciting Hiline Trail and finish in front of Verde Valley School. 6 miles, 3 hours hiking + transportation. The trailhead is just five minutes from the Hilton.

Option B: Bell Rock
Leader: Taras Ferencevych

This mellow, beginner-friendly classic Sedona outing will allow folks to venture as far or as little as they like around one of Sedona’s most famous features: Bell Rock. The trailhead is just a few miles from the Hilton and hikers will be encouraged to break off in groups to venture to their liking, meeting back at the trailhead at an agreed-upon time. 

Nestled beneath the shade of the sycamores on the banks of beautiful Oak Creek in Sedona, Tlaquepaque is a distinctive Sedona shopping experience. Authentically fashioned after a traditional Mexican village, Tlaquepaque, meaning the "best of everything," has been a Sedona landmark since the 1970's. Its vine-covered stucco walls, cobble-stoned walkways, and magnificent arched entryways give you the feeling that Tlaquepaque has been here for centuries. Tasteful galleries and unique shops live in harmony with its lush natural environment. Stroll, shop, and enjoy. Drop off and pick up with two hours to explore.

Join the ISEEN family for one final drink and bite after your hike, shopping time, or solo adventures in Sedona. Famous Pizza is an easy local favorite, taking no reservations, and with plenty of local wines and beers to enjoy. Famous Pizza is just a one mile+ walk from the Hilton located in Bell Rock Plaza.