How do you become a International Mountain Leader with authority?
I have meet a lot of people in the mountains, but to be honest – not so many I would not describe as a real authority…So let us dig into this topic in todays blog. This is not an easy one, but let’s dissect the concept like an avalanche expert dissects layers of snow: with awe, humor, and a slight shiver of existential anxiety.
You don’t become an authority by knowing everything, but by knowing what you don’t know – and showing how to learn it. Being able to read terrain, interpret weather, understand group dynamics and see risks before they become apparent – that’s your magic. The true authority doesn’t talk about their experience. They drip it silently, like a stone in a still mountain lake.
Passion, not position. True authority comes from passion – not from the logo on your jacket. Show your love for the mountains, the nature, the group, the weather, even the mosquitoes (okay, maybe not all of them). When people see that you lead because you want to – not because you have to – they will follow you through both blizzards and Excel reports.
Sniff ’n’ The Tears – ”Driver’s Seat” (Official Video)
See ya soon…
Wise words Bergman