Jim Harris: How the Mountains Taught Me to Walk Again

Daryl Miller has been a risk management role model of mine since I first heard some of his safety messaging based on 18 years as a Ranger and Chief Ranger with the Denali National Park. I visited Daryl at his house a few years ago and was so enthralled by his stories that I interrupted the convers…

Will Gadd is a world-class mountain athlete with sponsorships from Red Bull, Arc'teryx, Black Diamond, Scarpa, and others. Will's accomplishments include first descents by kayak and national championships in rock climbing, ice climbing, and paragliding. But what really caught my attention is Will'…

Brooke Edwards is a mountain guide and avalanche educator with twenty years of experience in the ski industry. She is part of the Responder Alliance and talks about the stress continuum, stress injuries, and how human factors and self-awareness influence decision-making in hazardous environments. B…

Pat Gault is a retired Pararescue Jumper for the Air National Guard 212th Rescue Squadron. Pat talks about his motivation to spend time in the mountains as well as how professionals manage environmental and human risk factors. This recording is from a guest presentation in the Start & End at …