Podcast S1 E10: So You Want to Manage Risk Outdoors?
April 9, 2024 | 39:05
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Interested in learning about managing risk in the outdoors? Join us as our podcast host chats with Steve Smith, founder of Experiential Consulting, LLC as they discuss his career path and how you can also manage risk in the outdoors.
Guest Bio - Steve Smith
Steve Smith founded Experiential Consulting, LLC in 2008; he has worked in the outdoor industry in leadership roles for over 30 years, in the field, in the office, in the boardroom, and in national conference leadership roles. His career has included leadership within national organizations including Outward Bound and The Student Conservation Association. He has served as a board member for the Northwest Outward Bound School, and continues to serve on the school’s Safety Committee. He served as Steering Committee Chair of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) from 2014 - 2016, and co-authored the WRMC tenets. He is the primary author of Beneficial Risks (2021) and a regular speaker at national conferences. When not working, Steve enjoys exploring the mountains and coastlines of the Pacific Northwest with a camera and/or a sea kayak.
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Check out Steve's book Beneficial Risks: The Evolution of Risk Management for Outdoor and Experiential Education Programs. Order with this link and use code Near-miss to get a signed copy and free shipping!