Episode 20: PNW Peak Baggers with Bill Goodgion
Bill Goodgion is a US Marine veteran and the founder and admin of the online community Pacific Northwest (PNW) Peak Baggers, a community of hikers, scramblers and climbers that pursue fulfillment on the summits of big mountains. Learn why he started the group and how he draws inspiration from the victories of its members, both large and small.
Episode 10: Breaking Halos with Katjarina Hurt
Katjarina Hurt is a climber, leader and educator in the Mountaineers. The loss of a close friend in a 2018 climbing accident set her on a mission to identify and combat the human factors that are too-commonly the cause of accidents among well-trained individuals. She presents a seminar called Breaking the Halo, and has published a book by the same name. In this episode, Katja and I discuss the six halos that every outdoor adventurer and outdoor leader should watch out for.
Episode 9: Giving Effective Feedback
Whether at work or at play, giving effective feedback is a challenge. As outdoor leaders and educators, we are often tasked with giving feedback to those new to a potentially risky activity… and not all of the feedback is always good! In this week’s episode, we delve into the elements of giving effective feedback.