Brooke Edwards' Background and Journey as a Wilderness Guide

Brooke Edwards, with 30 years of wilderness guiding experience in Alaska, started as a horse packing guide in Wyoming. She emphasized the importance of knowing oneself in managing the human factor in high-risk environments, highlighting the critical nature of group dynamics and decision-making processes. After sustaining acute stress injuries and reflecting on her chronic stress, she emphasized the significance of self-awareness and self-care in dealing with the grueling demands of high-stakes expeditions.