Jed Williamson
Jed Williamson is President Emeritus of Sterling College in VT. He is co-author of
the AEE Accreditation Standards for Adventure Programs, was editor of Accidents in
North American Mountaineering for 40 years, and co-designer of the “Live, Learn, and
Teach” graduate program in experiential education at UNH, where he was on faculty
for ten years. He was an instructor, program director, and director at various Outward
Bound Schools. He is on the Curriculum Committee for Osher.
Accidents in Outdoor Pursuits – Their Causes and Cures ( Winter 2025)
Participant Testimonials:
Way beyond expectations. Jed is an encyclopedia of expert knowledge and personal experience on the topic. No course description can convey the richness of detail nor depth of insight being offered.
Jed's many year committment to outdoor adventure programming and reviewing accidents makes him outstanding in his field. His modest and low-key approach to sharing encourages lots of discussion and attracts a captive audience of experienced participants. The group dynamic of a dozen go so folks added great dialogue of sharing.
Triumph of the Human Spirit—High Mountains, Vast Oceans, Extreme Cold, Remote Settings (Fall 2024)
Participant Testimonials:
What made this course so interesting was that Jed, himself has led an adventurous life and has actually engaged in some seriously adventurous treks. He knew of what he spoke.
Jed was a very interesting instructor and had a lot of amazing personal experience to add to the class.
The study leader sent out pertinent information, maps and links before each class to the participants, which I found very helpful
Triumph of the Human Spirit‚ High Mountains, Vast Oceans, Extreme Cold, Remote Countries (Spring Term 2022)
Participant Testimonials:
Each class incorporates unique interesting stories of individual hardship, braveness and spiritual experiences.
The instructor is really an expertly on this subject, and I was amazed by the depth and breadth of his knowledge.
Triumph of the Human Spirit — High Mountains, Vast Oceans, Extreme Cold, Remote Settings (Spring Term 2019)
Participant Testimonials:
It exceeded my expectations. The films were mesmerizing and Jed Williamson is an incredible raconteur.
More than I expected. Fascinating....Jed's personal experiences and experience were very informative and his "props" were fascinating.
Lessons from a Lifetime of Expeditions: Different Countries, Different Environments, and Different Cultures (Winter Term 2019)
Participant Testimonials:
An exceptionally gifted Study Leader: he was prepared; he invited class questions and comments, throughout his presentation; he has a good sense of humor; and, of course, he knew, first hand, the material he presented.
Jed, is a relaxed, raconteur-styled teacher of real mountain climbing. He loves teaching and knows his subject intimately. Excellent reading material handouts throughout every session.