Steve Dessinger
First Year at BOSS: 2001
Current Position: Master Instructor, Operations Director
Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa
Currenty Resides In: Las Vegas, Nevada
I came to BOSS because:
Having worked as a wilderness leader at other programs, I enjoyed trying to get by with a minimal amount of gear. I felt more free. I came to broaden my knowledge of primitive skills.
I work at BOSS because:
I teach at BOSS because it is the most effective vehicle I have experienced to put people in “human context.” In other words, modern American Society is not a context humans evolved in and has negative effects on us. Experiencing a more “human” context can give clarity and help people realize what’s important in their lives.
About Steve Dessinger
Steve has taught and worked in the wilderness guiding and outdoor industry since 1988. He designed and built his own off-the-grid home. Electricity, heating, refrigeration, and human waste management are all produced/processed on site. Plus, Steve has a private pilot’s license.