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/
135: Graham Pringle, Program Director of Youth Flourish Outdoors in Australia
134: Ray Burke: Founder and CEO of Active Connections in Ireland
133: Natalia Ruiz de Cortázar Gracia : Psychologist and General Director of Experientia in Spain
132: Research:Transporting Young People to Wilderness: Part 2
131: Research:Transporting Young People to Wilderness: Part 1
130: The Research at the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Center
129: Scott Vee: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
128: Jennifer Glazer: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
127: Cynthia Cohen: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Educational Consultant
126: Jill Needleman: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
125: Katie McDevitt: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
124: Carolyn Lambert: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Parent Coach
123: Andy Goldstrom: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student, Podcaster and Parent Coach
122: Flint Barber, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
121: Mark Synnott, author of "The Third Pole: Mystery, Obsession, and Death on Everest"
120: Tami Ann: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Aspiring Author
119: Brenda Zane: Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Podcaster
118: Louise Slater: Educational Consultant and Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
117: Josh Flaherty, Executive Director of Adventure Recovery
116: A History of Controversies Part 2, Kenneth Rosen follow up
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