Ruby Pinyuh-Derovan: Intuitive Wilderness Guide

About this episode

Ron Waline discusses the impact of nature and wilderness experiences with guide Ruby Pinyuh-Derovan.

Join me for a discussion with Ruby Pinyuh-Derovan, an experienced and skilled outdoor guide who leads young people on life-changing excursions into wild places. We talk about the power of nature and long-term wilderness experiences in shaping our lives, the importance of community and shared experiences in nature, and of course, some great wilderness expedition stories where trials are faced, lessons are learned, and one story in particular where a group of intrepid explorers utilize previous...

People in this episode

Host: Ron Waline

Guest: Ruby Pinyuh-Derovan

Topics covered

• wilderness guiding
• nature experiences
• community in nature
• outdoor adventures
• life lessons

Keywords

• wilderness guide
• outdoor excursions
• nature power
• community experiences
• expedition stories

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