Jul 14, 2026
Phil shares personal stories and lessons learned from facilitation mistakes, emphasizing the importance of transparency, adaptability, and continuous growth in experiential education.
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Jul 7, 2026
Phil Brown
explains the 'Spheres of Acceptable Practice' model to help
understand industry standards, local procedures, and instructor
preferences in adventure and climbing safety. This episode covers
how to navigate safety protocols, industry regulations, and
personal techniques to ensure safety and compliance.
Jun 30, 2026
This episode is a little different.
We gave NotebookLM access to our website and training literature and asked a simple question: what are the benefits of adventure and experiential education?
The result? A deep dive into why challenge, reflection, and adventure experiences continue to be such powerful tools for...
Jun 23, 2026
In this
interview, Phil Brown and Mike Martin explore the transformative
power of experiential education, the importance of reflection and
follow-up, and the future role of technology like AI in connecting
and developing people.
- The importance of reflection and follow-up in experiential learning
- Strategies for...
Jun 16, 2026
In this
inspiring interview, Andrew Alexander King shares his journey from
Detroit to becoming a mountaineer, surfer, and advocate for
diversity in outdoor education. Discover insights on experiential
learning, embracing failure, and mentoring the next
generation.
- Experiential learning cycle and reflection
- The role of...