JanetL Posted May 11, 2021 Posted May 11, 2021 See full calendar listing below. Hope to see you there!
BigBird Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 In addition to exploring the sea, I love to climb the high peaks of NH. If you haven't read Ty's books on two tragedies in the Whites, I highly recommend them. The Books are "The Last Traverse" and "Where you'll find me". Whenever I have friends interested in Winter climbing the High Peaks with me, I tell them to read both of these books before they decide to come along.
EEL Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Given his SAR background I thought Ty was rather charitable in his books, especially in "Where You Will Find Me". At the same time, the normal dichotomy was presented of those who acted prudently and those who did not which is a little disingenuous. Seems to me everyone does stupid stuff. Amazingly, we nearly all get away with it. Some learn from the experience and become prudent or at least become better able to deal with things the next time they do stupid stuff. Some don't learn and either think it was because of skill or luck and that seldom ends well eventually. Ed Lawson
Paul Sylvester Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 I'll be on the road and hope I can get enough signal or WIFI to join. Is there a limit on zoom numbers now?
JanetL Posted May 17, 2021 Author Posted May 17, 2021 HI Paul Our Zoom account is limited to 100 participants. I don't think it will be a problem. Janet
gyork Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 Don't miss the chance to hear this excellent speaker/author this coming Monday @ 7pm. Please RSVP on NSPN calendar if you plan to attend.
David M Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 Thanks to all in organizing this. I found it particularly thought provoking. The tragedy experienced by the story of these two hikers is a memorial to assessing risk and opportunity. Ty handled the presentation with grace and respect. If you missed it, Ty's website contains more useful info. Ty Gagne, Author & Speaker (fullconditionsnh.com) Falling into the sport more than 10 years ago, the adage... you don't' know what you don't know, became an ever present and admittedly growing realty. I've found Sea Kayaking to be an extraordinary portal into a joy-filled yet highly challenging environment. I am so thankful that early on I was introduced to a coaching system that has not only focused on enhancing the technique but also, and importantly, identifying and assessing the human factors that can serve us well or at times contribute to unnecessary risks.
Joseph Berkovitz Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 I was unable to make the presentation - will a recording be available?
gyork Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Joseph Berkovitz said: I was unable to make the presentation - will a recording be available? No, at the request of Ty.
PeterB Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 That was a great presentation; very well prepared and delivered. : thanks for organizing this. I especially valued the focus on the role & influence of group dynamics and personal issues (" expert halo" etc) when risk management goes wrong. That is perhaps covered a bit less in watersports, where theres so much to manage in the area of practical skills and methods ( assessing weather, conditions, gear, planning, etc)
mattdrayer Posted May 25, 2021 Posted May 25, 2021 Oh, I so wish that I could have attended this session -- I ended up helping my son with his math homework and that was the right choice, but still Matt
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