A Life of Adventure: Selfish or Selfless? | Terry O'Connor | TEDxSunValley

Why are we hard-wired for adventure, and what positive impact does it have on the way we live our lives? Dr. Terry O’Connor, the host of the Adventure Activist podcast, explores how adventure can lead to altruism, and invites us to join a community of inspiring explorers who add more meaningful value to the world through their adventures. Dr Terry O’Connor’s passion for outside adventures and commitment to a life of service has led to a diverse set of roles: Ski Patroller. Bike guide. Expedition Manager. National Park Service Climbing Ranger. Expedition Doctor. High Altitude Researcher. His contributions have been previously featured with National Geographic and the Discovery Channel.
Terry’s notable athletic accomplishments include racing the rigorous Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc, riding the Leadville 100 MTB, and even setting foot upon the summit of Everest. His latest endeavors have paired athleticism and advocacy. In 2015 he ran 100 miles across Idaho to raise money for earthquake reconstruction efforts in Nepal. Recently, he raised money for Sherpa families suffering the loss of loved ones working in the climbing industry by running 6 day long ultra marathon along the spine of the Colorado Rockies.
In his professional life he is a staff Emergency Physician at the St Luke's Wood River Medical Center. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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