An outdoor enthusiast from an early age, Ed decided to pursue a degree in geology when he discovered it would require long periods of time camping, traveling to remote locales, and exploring. Through the years Ed has continued to combine work and play by obtaining assignments in places like Alaska and Scotland and doing fieldwork on five continents.
Ed have a Bachelors and Masters of Science degree in geology and is a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with a wilderness upgrade. He volunteers as an EMT with Highland Rescue Team in Colorado and has been pursuing further education in disaster management and response, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Weapons of Mass Destruction first responders course for nuclear events (!) and the American Medical Association’s Basic Disaster Life Saving course for mass causalty events.
Ed heads up Sentinel Consulting in the US and provides training in remote first aid and outdoor leadership as well as support to field leaders with field planning, risk assessments and emergency response planning. On the ground I also specialize in logistical support, geological training, HSE advice and emergency response for groups in the field.
Ed has recently started to explore a remote a 120 km by 65 km area of Utah called the San Rafael Swell. His intent is to string together a couple of traverses across this rugged and mostly waterless feature while learning about its geology and archeology, as well as documenting its spectacular scenery.