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Camp Nuhop | Trevor Dunlap Camp Nuhop interview with Trevor Dunlap Description Episode 176: Camp Nuhop’s Executive Director, Trevor Dunlap, joins Phil Brown to discuss outdoor education, camp experiences, and career advice for those starting out in the field. Find out why and how “life is good” in outdoor education and more. Topics and Questions […]

What Versus Why Introductions What versus Why Introduction Description Episode #175: How does the way we introduce ourselves to our participants impact them at the beginning of (and throughout) the training? Inspired by a recent VPP episode about Ego, High 5 Trainer Lisa Hunt asks her colleague Phil Brown a challenging question:  Does the method […]

The Venture Out Project | Perry Cohen The Venture Out Project with Perry Cohen Description Episode #174: Perry Cohen, the Founder and Executive Director of The Venture Out Project, joins Phil Brown to talk about adventure education and community building. The Venture Out Project leads outdoor adventure trips for queer and trans people. They cover […]

OSHA, Work At Height & Full Body Harnesses OSHA Requirements for Working At Height & Using Full Body Harnesses Description Episode 173: In this episode, Chris Damboise, High 5’s Director of Training, discusses the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for work at height and the use of full body harnesses as it relates […]

Professional Development Ideas Ideas for Professional Development Outside of Challenge Course Work Description Episode 172: What professional development opportunities can enhance your work as an adventure educator? Life-long learning opportunities exist all around us. In this episode, High 5 Trainers Phil Brown, Lisa Hunt, Chris Damboise, and Rich Keegan discuss unique professional development ideas that […]

Activity Names and Themes Activity Names and Themes – Questions to Consider Description Episode 171: As facilitators, we often find ourselves planning and leading activities to engage our participants and help them achieve their goals. However, do we need to share the names of these activities with our participants? While it’s important to provide clear […]

Sunglasses, Clothing and Professionalism Assumptions about Sunglasses on Challenge Courses Description Episode #170: In this episode, host Phil Brown and Lisa Hunt discuss two topics related to professionalism: The misconception that wearing sunglasses can make someone appear less capable as a facilitator The complexities of clothing and professionalism. We challenge the assumption about sunglasses and talk […]

Hours, Years and Ego Hours, Years and Ego in Relationship to Adventure Training Description Episode 169: In this episode, host Phil Brown delves into the problem of ego in trainers and educators, where this might come from, and the impact it can have on their ability to teach effectively.  We also hear from High 5’s […]

ACCT Conference 2023 | 5 Takeaways 2023 ACCT Conference Takeaways Description Episode 168: In this episode, host Phil Brown brings you insights from the recent Association for Challenge Course Technology Conference held in Portland, OR in February 2023. Here are his 5 key takeaways: People from all over the world attended the conference, and the […]

Navigating Group Dynamics While Belaying Monitoring Group Dynamics While Belaying Description Episode 167: Today’s VPP episode explores the art of balancing group dynamics and safety when belaying on a ropes course while also respecting the participant’s awareness of tasks that are purely for behavior management. Lisa Hunt, Manager of Team Development Programs, and Senior Trainer […]