Episode 51: Moose Mutlow, Family Liaison Officer

On this episode: the Kalahari, “lagom” (it’s Swedish), hating mountaineering, and FLO. We’re talking with Moose Mutlow. His name alone might pique your interest, but the story of his career path is fascinating.

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Show Notes

• 00:35 – Who is Moose Mutlow?
• 03:55 – What is a Family Liaison Officer (FLO), and how Moose got into that
• 10:10 – What is NatureBridge?
• 15:00 – The potential of technology, kids and the outdoors
• 20:00 – Moose in the Kalahari  
• 21:50 – Working in South Africa, exposure to the horror of apartheid, and our responsibility to fight injustice  
• 29:00 – The transcendent nature of outdoor experiences like Yosemite’s Tunnel View
• 34:40 – How technology can add to the outdoor experience
• 37:00 – Moose’s book: When Accidents Happen and more about being a FLO
• 45:15 – We’ve all had “epics” (and being kinder about accidents) 
• 48:00 – The impact of everyone getting outdoors, and converting them to advocates
• 51:45 – Landing a gig running a beachside concession on the Mediterranean (and the value of always saying “yes” to opportunities)
• 56:40 – Is “Moose” your given name?  
• 58:50 – Storytelling > slide shows
• 60:00 – Wrap up

Mentioned in this Show

• Outward Bound
• NatureBridge
• Cadillac Desert (book)
• Conquistadors of the Useless (book)
• When Accidents Happen: Managing Crisis Communication as a Family Liaison Officer (book)
• Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (film)

Connect with Moose online

• MooseMutlow.com
• Instagram: @moosemutlow

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Our Co-hosts

• Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
• Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com
• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.