Colby Brokvist, professional expedition leader and author of THE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE’S HANDBOOK, leads worldwide expeditions for some of the most acclaimed companies in adventure travel. He shares with us some skills that are central to being a professional guide, such as skill-specific certifications, attention to guest experience, and conservation and stewardship of the places you visit. He also talks about how he became a professional guide, what inspired him to write THE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE’S HANDBOOK, and his writing process. In addition, Colby discusses a key theme to his guiding, photography, and writing—taking the time to stop and be present. Whether a novice or a seasoned outdoorist, this episode has something for everyone. Colby is often on new adventures, and you can find him on Instagram @colbyoutdoors.

Find THE PROFESSIONAL GUIDE’S HANDBOOK at https://www.guideshandbook.com/

Colby’s photography: https://www.colbyoutdoors.com/index

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