Episode 137 | The Risk Control Continuum

03/11/2025 32 min Temporada 1 Episodio 137
Episode 137 | The Risk Control Continuum

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we introduce the Risk Control Continuum - a practical, evidence-based framework for managing risk in the backcountry. He explores how environmental, psychosocial, and operational hazards trigger physiological, functional, and cognitive drift, leading to cascades of failure. Listeners learn the HEAT and ECG checklists for detecting and reversing control loss, and how structured decision gates and route planning maintain safety, awareness, and performance in adverse environments. To view the shownotes for this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, click here.