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Lessons Learned from Aasgard Pass - Online Classroom
Mountaineersbooks, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
In 1998, Steve Smith had a near-death experience while descending Aasgard Pass, near Leavenworth, WA. He glissaded into a (now well-known) waterfall hole in the snow, and was stuck beneath the snowpack in running water, almost dying of hypothermia.
This is the story of his improbable escape, and the lessons learned in the aftermath. More than just a technical analysis of the incident, this is a deep dive into post-incident trauma, shame, recovery, and restoration.
This presentation will encourage attendees to speak up throughout the presentation and be interactive with prompting discussion questions interspersed within lecture segments. Breakout rooms will be used.
Steve Smith
is a risk management consultant at Experiential Consulting, LLC. He has worked in the outdoor industry for over thirty years, including hundreds of days in the field instructing, administrative leadership roles with national organizations including Outward Bound and The Student Conservation Association, and helping The Mountaineers envision and launch Progressive Climbing Education as a member of the Adult Education department. Steve served as chair of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) for three years. He has a Master’s degree in English Composition, along with six years of university-level teaching experience, and earned a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Society for Human Resources Management, all of which help him view outdoor education through a variety of educational and administrative lenses. A regular speaker at regional and national conferences, Steve strives to make his presentations fun, engaging, and practical. He lives in Seattle and enjoys exploring the mountains, forests, and coastlines of the Pacific Northwest. Leader's notes In 1998, Steve Smith had a near-death experience while descending Aasgard Pass, near Leavenworth, WA. He glissaded into a (now well-known) waterfall hole in the snow, and was stuck beneath the snowpack in running water, almost dying of hypothermia. Seminar Notes
This presentation will encourage attendees to speak up throughout the presentation and be interactive with prompting discussion questions interspersed within lecture segments. Breakout rooms will be used. Pre-work:
See blog post and podcast. Presenter
Steve Smith
is a risk management consultant at Experiential Consulting, LLC. He has worked in the outdoor industry for over thirty years, including hundreds of days in the field instructing, administrative leadership roles with national organizations including Outward Bound and The Student Conservation Association, and helping The Mountaineers envision and launch Progressive Climbing Education as a member of the Adult Education department. Steve served as chair of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) for three years. He has a Master’s degree in English Composition, along with six years of university-level teaching experience, and earned a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Society for Human Resources Management, all of which help him view outdoor education through a variety of educational and administrative lenses. A regular speaker at regional and national conferences, Steve strives to make his presentations fun, engaging, and practical. He lives in Seattle and enjoys exploring the mountains, forests, and coastlines of the Pacific Northwest. Photo Courtesy of Steve Smith Meeting place and time
6:00-8:00pm PST via Zoom Meeting Meeting link will be sent to registered attendees the day of the session. Helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The Mountaineers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 27-3009280.
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is a risk management consultant at Experiential Consulting, LLC. He has worked in the outdoor industry for over thirty years, including hundreds of days in the field instructing, administrative leadership roles with national organizations including Outward Bound and The Student Conservation Association, and helping The Mountaineers envision and launch Progressive Climbing Education as a member of the Adult Education department. Steve served as chair of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) for three years. He has a Master’s degree in English Composition, along with six years of university-level teaching experience, and earned a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Society for Human Resources Management, all of which help him view outdoor education through a variety of educational and administrative lenses. A regular speaker at regional and national conferences, Steve strives to make his presentations fun, engaging, and practical. He lives in Seattle and enjoys exploring the mountains, forests, and coastlines of the Pacific Northwest. Leader's notes In 1998, Steve Smith had a near-death experience while descending Aasgard Pass, near Leavenworth, WA. He glissaded into a (now well-known) waterfall hole in the snow, and was stuck beneath the snowpack in running water, almost dying of hypothermia. Seminar Notes
This presentation will encourage attendees to speak up throughout the presentation and be interactive with prompting discussion questions interspersed within lecture segments. Breakout rooms will be used. Pre-work:
See blog post and podcast. Presenter
Steve Smith
is a risk management consultant at Experiential Consulting, LLC. He has worked in the outdoor industry for over thirty years, including hundreds of days in the field instructing, administrative leadership roles with national organizations including Outward Bound and The Student Conservation Association, and helping The Mountaineers envision and launch Progressive Climbing Education as a member of the Adult Education department. Steve served as chair of the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) for three years. He has a Master’s degree in English Composition, along with six years of university-level teaching experience, and earned a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the Society for Human Resources Management, all of which help him view outdoor education through a variety of educational and administrative lenses. A regular speaker at regional and national conferences, Steve strives to make his presentations fun, engaging, and practical. He lives in Seattle and enjoys exploring the mountains, forests, and coastlines of the Pacific Northwest. Photo Courtesy of Steve Smith Meeting place and time
6:00-8:00pm PST via Zoom Meeting Meeting link will be sent to registered attendees the day of the session. Helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The Mountaineers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 27-3009280.
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