Who regulates adventure? Who trains guides and professionals? Who advocates for access or promotes safety and skill development? The answer to all of these questions are organizations. Jordy and Chris are joined by Angela Hawse to explore the role of organizations in the delivery of adventure. Angela shares her perspective as the President of the American Mountain Guides Association. She discusses what everyone should know about how some of these organizations work, their challenges and the value that they bring to everyone.
Key Takeaways
Start small and evolve: Organizations tend to start with a group of people that band together to push forward a small number of objectives and then grow.
Anyone can help them to evolve: Everyone has the ability to use the power of their influence to drive change within these organizations by jointing boards, committees, and lobbying membership with solutions.
Organizations are groups of people: They are not faceless corporations. They can be contacted, influenced, and they often appreciate positive feedback!
These organizations are essential: They can play important roles in educating the public, creating and sharing best accepted practices, accrediting and regulating guides and instructors, and lobbying for protection, development and access.
Guest Links & Resources
American Mountain Guides Association: https://amga.com/
Angela’s Instagram @alpinist007
IRIS: https://irisalpine.com/about/guides/
The Power to Influence: how to get the best out of yourself and others - find it here
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