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Main Conference: Tuesday October 20 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Preconference: Monday October 19 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Beyond the Incident: Building Sustainable Mental Health Support in the Outdoor Industry
Wednesday October 21, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Washington
This interactive workshop explores how outdoor organizations can better support staff mental health beyond immediate incident response. Drawing on experiences from SOAR and lessons learned from peer support groups for outdoor trauma, participants will examine both the challenges and opportunities of providing mid- to long-term care in a field shaped by isolation, seasonality, and high-performance expectations.
Speakers
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Jenny Fiebig

Board Member, SOAR
Jenny Fiebig, MS, NCC, LCPC/LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, IFS Lead Trainer, outdoor educator, and lifelong mountain athlete whose work sits at the intersection of trauma healing and outdoor culture. She specializes in supporting outdoor professionals, first responders... Read More →
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Em Ledingham

Board Member, SOAR
Em Ledingham: Em Ledingham is a NOLS instructor, IFS practitioner, and SOAR Board Member. 
Wednesday October 21, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Washington 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217
  Mental Social & Emotional Health, Breakout Session

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