Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
In this episode, Will talks with Will Cockrell, author of the new book, "Everest Inc.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World." Cockrell delves into the untold stories of the Everest guiding industry, offering a nuanced perspective that challenges the sensational narratives often associated with Everest. His book presents a counter-narrative, focusing on the complexity of the industry and the passionate individuals involved, rather than the common portrayals of chaos and disaster on the mountain.
Cockrell explains his motivations for writing the book, highlighting his desire to address the oversimplified and often negative depiction of Everest in popular media. He shares insights from his conversations with key figures in the guiding industry, revealing a history driven by passion rather than mere profit. The discussion also touches on personal accounts from other notable climbers and their transformative experiences on Everest, underscoring the deeply personal and varied reasons people are drawn to the mountain.
The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential impacts of Cockrell's book on public perception of Everest, aiming to enrich the listener's understanding of the guiding industry's complexities. Cockrell's in-depth research and fresh perspectives invite listeners to reconsider the narrative surrounding one of the world's most iconic peaks.
To find out more about Will Cockrell and to buy his book check out his website: https://www.willcockrell.com/
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188: Marcie Steinberg, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
187: Carrie McLaughlin, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
186: Jon Fariello, Former Wilderness Therapy Student
185: Casie Fariello, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Co-founder of Other Parents Like Me
184: Michael Fariello, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
183: Richard Curtis, Clinical Interventionist
182: Michelle King, co-author of "Into the Wilds: A Mothers Guide to Wilderness Therapy"
181: York Ast, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
180: Liz Reitman, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Co-founder of Other Parents Like Me
179: George J. Grinnell, author of "A Death on the Barrens: A True Story of Courage and Tragedy in the Canadian Arctic."
178: Why I am leaving Wilderness Therapy
177: Lisa Sutton, Founder of Sutton Enterprises
176: Daniel Rogers, Director of CityScape Therapy
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