#010 - Katjarina Hurt is a climber, leader and educator in the Mountaineers. The loss of a close friend in a 2018 climbing accident set her on a mission to identify and combat the human factors that are too-commonly the cause of accidents among well-trained individuals. She presents a seminar called Breaking the Halo, and has published a book by the same name. In this episode, Katja and I discuss the six halos that every outdoor adventurer and outdoor leader should watch out for. To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit: <a href='https://alpinegeek.com/episode10'>https://alpinegeek.com/episode10</a>

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