The Adventure Habits Podcast
Welcome to the Splash Maps Adventure Habit Pods for those improving lives through adventure. I'm your host David Overton and co-founder of Splash Maps where we're privileged to equip some of the finest adventurers for the most diverse, often extreme and always inspiring adventures in the world. I've grown so much in the regular interactions I've had with adventurers, each with their own different aims, their own take on adventure.
The Adventure Habits Podcast
Episode 019 - Paul Smith: Mountain Rescue: A Volunteer’s Journey
In Episode 19 of Adventure Habits, host David Overton interviews Paul Smith, the equipment officer for the UK's Mountain Rescue. They discuss the importance of volunteering, personal experiences with mountain rescue, and the impact of environmental sustainability in rescue operations. Paul shares his journey from a personal tragedy to becoming a dedicated volunteer, highlighting the significance of mental and physical fitness, preparedness, and environmental responsibility.
00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00:00 Paul Smith's First Encounter with Mountain Rescue
00:00:00 Personal Tragedy and Turning Point
00:00:00 Joining Mountain Rescue and Volunteering
00:00:01 Environmental Sustainability in Rescue Operations
00:00:01 Five Adventure Habits for Volunteers
00:00:01 Conclusion and Shout Out