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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 51 MIN

The Scariest Thing I've Ever Done

from The Backbone · host Sarah Myers

Ashlynn Anderson shares her experience of an alpine climbing trip to Mount Washington, New Hampshire as part of the Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Education curriculum at Garrett College. The trip involved ice climbing, learning climbing techniques, and dealing with extreme weather conditions. Ashlynn shares her thrilling experience of ice climbing, rappelling, and avalanche research in the challenging terrain of Mount Washington. She also discusses the impact of the experience on her career pathway and the opportunities it has opened up for her.TakeawaysAlpine Climbing ExperienceIce Climbing Techniques Ice ClimbingAvalanche ResearchChapters00:00 Climbing Above the Tree Line20:22 Impact on Career Pathway

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