Prasad Gadgil is an experienced outdoor educator, guide, and leader with over 15 years of hands-on experience in experiential education and wilderness skills training. He has been a NOLS Expeditions Field Instructor since 2013 and NOLS Wilderness Medicine Instructor since 2016. He has led trips in India, Nepal, Thailand, Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and Wyoming. He is a Leave No Trace Advocate for the state of Illinois and is a member of the Wilderness Medical Society. Prasad is the founder at Midwest Outdoor Skills Training (MOST) is a Chicago-based organization that provides experiential education and training in important skills such as leadership, first aid, CPR and adventure consulting. Midwest Outdoor Skills Training strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their background or experience level. Prasad is passionate about education and committed to empowering people with the skills and knowledge needed to explore the natural world with confidence and respect for the environment.