Safety

Safety is built into everything we do

~1:8

Facilitator: participant

100%

Gear checked before use

WFR

On every expedition

24×7

Emergency vehicle

Chips under the intro:

Real challenge, genuinely safe. Every Arrowhead program runs on certified people, international-standard equipment and clear protocols — so participants can stretch their limits with complete peace of mind.

THE FOUR PILLARS

Every adventure is led by certified instructors using internationally approved UIAA safety equipment, supported by trained first responders, emergency preparedness, and low instructor-to-participant ratios to ensure a safe, guided, and enjoyable outdoor experience.

01

Certified Instructors

Trained, certified facilitators, with a wilderness first responder on every expedition (NOLS / NIM / HMI or equivalent).

02

Uiaa-certified Equipment

Helmets, harnesses, ropes and carabiners are professional-grade, meet international (UIAA) standards, and are inspected before every use.

03

First Aid & Emergency

On-site responders, stocked kits with every team, a dedicated emergency vehicle on standby, and the nearest hospital identified per site.

04

Supervised Ratios

Low facilitator-to-participant ratios (around 1:8), group movement at all times, plus hydration and rest zones throughout.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

BEFORE THE PROGRAM

Plan for the worst, design for the best

  • Full site inspection & risk assessment of every location
  • Medical info collected per participant (allergies, conditions, meds)
  • Activities matched & adapted to each age group
  • Detailed briefing for students, parents & schools
  • Weather and route contingencies planned in advance

DURING THE PROGRAM

Eyes on, all the time

  • Maintained ratios (around 1:8)
  • Students always move in groups — never alone
  • Hydration and rest zones at every stage
  • Daily safety briefings and regular head-counts
  • Continuous supervision by trained instructors

FOR PARENTS & SCHOOLS

  • Regular updates throughout — you’re never in the dark
  • A clear code of conduct; zero tolerance for unsafe behaviour
  • A single point of contact for any question or concern
  • Students who return having stretched safely — not endangered

OUR SAFETY PROMISE

"We will never trade safety for spectacle. The challenge is real; the risk is managed."