Imagining the Worst Case Scenario with Chris Kaipio and Jordy Shepherd: Delivering Adventure Podcast

<p>Summer Series #3</p><p><br></p><p>We continue our summer series with a cross-air of one of our favorite podcasts, <a href="www.deliveringadventure.com">⁠<em>Delivering Adventure</em>⁠</a><em>. </em></p><p><br></p><p>Why is it so important to imagine the worst-case scenario? What happens when we don’t?</p><p>In this episode of Delivering Adventure, Chris and Jordy share a few examples from their adventure industry careers to illustrate the importance of considering the worst-case scenario. They also talk about some of the factors that can compromise our ability to foresee what can happen if things don’t go to plan and how we can avoid falling into these traps.</p><p>Chris Kaipio has been working in the adventure guiding industry as a guide, instructor, trainer, manager and content developer since 1991.</p><p>Jordy Shepard is an internationally certified ACMG / IFMGA Mountain Guide, guide trainer, an avalanche educator, rescue specialist, and a former park warden.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p>How we can imagine the wort-case scenario:</p><p>Consider What can Reasonably Happen: This involves asking ourselves what all the possible negative outcomes could be and identifying if we are prepared if they come to pass.</p><p>Be detail oriented: The difference between a professional and an amateur is being detail oriented. Considering all the details before hand gives us an opportunity to identify and plan for all the likely outcomes that may happen.</p><p>Think ahead: This can require us to step away from complex situations so that we can fully consider the situation and what lies ahead.</p><p>Ask if we are Missing Anything: Is there information that we might be missing? This is something that we should always be asking ourselves. This helps to avoid developing tunnel vision.</p><p>Do your research: This can involve talking to others and looking at case-studies.</p><p>Training and Simulations: This can give us firsthand experience with what can happen.</p><p>Communicate the Risks Thoroughly: This creates an opportunity for everyone to understand what hazards they can expect to encounter.</p><p><strong>Guest Bios</strong></p><p>Chris Kaipio is the produce and co-host of Delivering Adventure.</p><p>He has worked in the adventure industry as an instructor, guide, trainer and manager since 2001.</p><p>Chris is currently developing the Managing Risk on Snow eLearning Certification for the Professional Ski Instructors of Canada. When complete, this will b