Join our pre-conference workshops to gain practical risk management skills for guided trips.
These sessions are designed for guides, researchers, outdoor educators, but also for anyone working in the office sales and marketing departments - anyone who want to strengthen their knowledge and competence on adventure guiding in the Arctic.
Be Safe North 2026 offers 3 workshops with limited capacity- first comes, first served!
Arctic HSE & Risk Management
Our Arctic-focused training equips guides, researchers, and field professionals with practical skills to manage risk in remote environments. We translate complex safety frameworks into clear, field-ready methods for hazard identification, risk assessment, and decision-making.
Through a combination of applied theory, case-based learning, and hands-on practice, participants gain the competence to plan safe operations and respond effectively in dynamic Arctic conditions.
Time: 4-6 December, 9:00-16:00
Place: indoors
Webbing & Taping: Prevent, Support, Stabilize
This 5-hour workshop focuses on the prevention and management of common field injuries, including ankle sprains, wrist strains, and joint instabilities. Designed for those working in remote or physically demanding environments, the session provides practical tools to assess and manage both stable and unstable injuries in the field.
Participants will learn effective sport taping and webbing techniques to support injured limbs and facilitate safe recovery.
The workshop combines concise theoretical input with extensive hands-on practice and is led by a professional physiotherapist and healthcare expert. To maintain high instructional quality, participation is limited to a maximum of 16 participants.
Time: 5th December, 9:00-14:00
Place: (indoors)
Equipment: All taping materials will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to ankles, knees, wrists, and other joints for practice.
Introduction to crevasse and rope rescue
This 4-hour workshop offers a hands-on introduction to crevasse and rope rescue, designed for both beginners and those seeking a refresher. If you’re considering transitioning into glacier guiding but have no prior experience, this session provides an opportunity to explore the technical competencies required and gain practical experience working with ropes.
You will be introduced to essential equipment and guided through its use, while learning fundamental rescue principles and safety techniques relevant to glacier environments.
Led by professional glacier guides, participation is limited to 12 people to ensure personalised instruction and practical learning.
Time: 5th December, 8:00-12:00
Place: indoors
Equipment: Helmet, harness, and ropes will be provided during the course. If you prefer to use your own equipment, feel free to bring it along.