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Hiking & Backpacking

Articles from the SimpleRisk blog tagged Hiking & Backpacking: governance, risk management, and compliance insights.

A bear dressed as a police officer to enforce compliance issues in the woods

$1,000 Mistakes: Risk Lessons from Bear Country

A simple camping trip turned into a crash course in risk management when my sister nearly violated bear safety regulations—risking a $1,000 fine. From compliance mistakes in the wilderness to costly business missteps, this story highlights why understanding and mitigating risks is essential in any environment.

A climber on a rock face with a background of office buildings creating a parallel between climbing risks and business risks

Luck Isn't a Strategy: Risk Lessons from Climbing

Risk management in business isn't about avoiding danger, it's about understanding and preparing for it. Just like a climber with the right gear, successful companies assess, train, and plan to face the unpredictable terrain ahead.

Cartoon hiker struggling to carry an overstuffed backpack on a rugged trail, symbolizing the burden of over-preparation.

GRC in the Wild: When Over-Preparation Becomes the Real Risk

Being prepared is crucial—but is there such a thing as being too prepared? My Big Bend backpacking misadventure taught me a valuable lesson about risk management, one that applies just as much to GRC as it does to the wilderness.