Teton Snow Geek

Snowpack Observations from the Resident Geek, JACOB URBAN, and the JHOLI Staff

Teton Snow Geek

Snowpack Observations from the Resident Geek, JACOB URBAN, and the JHOLI Staff

Teton Snow Geek

Snowpack Observations from the Resident Geek, JACOB URBAN, and the JHOLI Staff

-Communication – The Human Connection –

Dec 10, 2018

-“Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” –

-Paul J. Meyer-

-In high risk activities we over communicate…purposely. In short, we take turns being “Captain Obvious”.-

-This preoccupation not only reminds us of the risks we undertake but the protocols we employ to mitigate them. –

-Despite a high level of confidence in the conditions and stability, prior to departing @merejune verbalizes her approach and plan for engaging in the terrain and potential escape route. –

This approach gives her an opportunity to visualize her actions while describing it and the team an idea her intended actions. It also gives her team an opportunity to question the plan as well as prepare for an emergency response if necessary.

How do you communicate in a high risk environment?