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From traditional blog posts listed here, to the 30 second “mini blogs” you can visit from the photo collage at the bottom of this page, I hope you find something that inspires you, that educates you, and helps you discover kinetic growth. Cheers!

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View fullsize Being a “dirtbag” isn’t just a lifestyle—it’s leadership training in disguise. As I dive into Outside Week in Colorado, surround by so many amazing ORec professionals, it's incredible to see how the skills we bring for p
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View fullsize Sound Words from three amazing women thought leaders on diversity in the ORec industry @diversifyoutdoors @Evelynnworld @hikeclerb @teresabaker11 @outdoorceopledge The article called "How Outdoor Brands Can Widen Their Appeal" was release
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View fullsize Happy almost birthday to the OG Fedora doctor! Dad's set the example for me in all the ways, from my academic pursuits to my aspirations professionally. But God knows we're both still confused how i got into the outdoors when I rejected all his e
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View fullsize NEW BLOG POST!!! A few weeks ago, @jmg80_905 and I set out for an alpine attempt on Longs Peak—our first real mountaineering push together. What we thought would be a straightforward winter climb turned into something deeper: a lesson in decis
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View fullsize Tariffs are rising, but your access to the outdoors doesn’t have to shrink. Secondhand gear is a smart move — for your budget, for local businesses, and for the planet. From national brands offering trade-in programs to Colorado shops ke
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View fullsize I took this photo in Argentina on a day that felt like crossing a threshold. After years in my decades long career, I didn’t just need a break—I needed to remember who I am when I’m not in service to systems that no longer align wi
View fullsize Yesterday I ran across an article by @orroundtable about a shift happening up at the Capitol that hasn’t gotten much attention. We’ve heard plenty about the public land sell-offs—a serious concern across the outdoor recreation indu
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View fullsize Finding My Footing on Longs Peak 🗻Ropes over shoulders, sun in my eyes, and a snowpack that reminded me who's in charge—this was my intro to Longs Peak and my first independent attempt into mountaineering. Boy did I feel like a toddler on fir
View fullsize Public lands are core to American values, but now they are threatened —and it’s about more than hiking trails. Why it matters: Freedom: To hunt, fish, and explore land that belongs to the people—not corporation Employment: 7.6
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