Ep. 1207: The Way Out & Winter Wilderness with Devon O'Neil

About this episode

Devon O'Neil shares his experiences in mountain life and discusses his book 'The Way Out' which recounts a tragic skiing accident.

Backcountry skiing & The Way Out! Today, Devon O'Neil, a writer and adventurer, shares his experiences in mountain life and the risks and rewards associated with outdoor adventures. We discuss O'Neill's book 'The Way Out,' which recounts a tragic skiing accident involving a family and the lessons learned from it. The conversation explores themes of preparation, the allure of mountain living, the importance of avalanche safety, and the balance between adventure and family life. Website: https://www.devononeil.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Curt Linville

Guest: Devon O'Neil

Topics covered

• backcountry skiing
• mountain life
• avalanche safety
• outdoor adventures
• family life

Keywords

• backcountry skiing
• avalanche safety
• mountain living
• outdoor adventures
• family life

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Books & works: The Way Out

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