Blister Speaker Series 1.2: Eric Larsen - Polar Adventurer, Expedition Guide, & Educator
BLISTER Podcast5 Mar 2019

Blister Speaker Series 1.2: Eric Larsen - Polar Adventurer, Expedition Guide, & Educator

Last week we held our 2nd Blister Speaker Series event at Western Colorado University with Eric Larsen, a North and South Pole adventurer, expedition guide, author of On Thin Ice, and climate educator. Here is that conversation, where we talk to Eric about the importance of doing difficult things, perseverance, leadership, and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • Eric’s satellite phone update during his 2014 North Pole expedition (3:25)
  • Why is it important to do difficult things? (5:40)
  • The importance of remaining lighthearted (10:15)
  • Leadership and decision making in life-threatening conditions (12:56)
  • How have your expeditions informed your perspective on climate change? (18:00)
  • Lessons from the minimalist lifestyle of expeditions (21:40)
  • What advice would you give to your undergraduate self? (24:15)
  • Which books were the most formative for you? (27:55)
  • Western vs. Proust Q&A (31:38)

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