This episode features Dr. Tate Higgins, an emergency medicine physician at Kaiser Santa Rosa, who shares his unique journey from a river and mountain guide to a wilderness medicine expert. Dr. Higgins discusses the importance of preparation, prevention, and improvisation in wilderness medicine, recounting a critical rescue operation at Everest Base Camp. He offers advice on essential supplies and training for backcountry excursions and underscores the importance of having a communication plan.