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Ode to a Sierra Summer

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Breathing deep pollen surfing along on gusts of cool life attempting to reproduce but only finding my lungs to rest in   Cold, deep snow melt pooling among giants beckoning sweet and juicy trail snacks floaties that sink sunshine and … Continue reading →

Biscuits: The Fast Track to Becoming an Outdoor Professional

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When I’m asked how I got into the outdoor education and recreation field of work, the answer is usually something along the lines of “I’ve always loved the outdoors; I was raised as a wild child; I grew up on … Continue reading →

Should We Start a Cult?

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In my first essay, Home, I explain the mentality of the Base a bit. I said that it’s not just the plot of land where I grew up, not just a plot of land full of deer and june bugs, … Continue reading →

The Lit(erature) Club

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I am absolutely terrible about keeping in contact with people. It’s not for a lack of trying – I really do care about my friends’ and families’ adventures and stories. For whatever reason, the intention to call or text is … Continue reading →

A Life Lived Deliberately

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For the longest time, I lived my life asleep. I slept-walked to class, I slept through my homework, I slept through my experiences with friends. My mind stayed numb while scrolling through Instagram, while in meetings, while driving. This sounds … Continue reading →

Experiential Learning

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There are many ways to learn, but learning by experience? That’s the backbone of our lives. When we were growing up, my parents decided it was best if we didn’t have television, regular access to computers, or interaction with most … Continue reading →

Mission

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Lord Tennyson, at the end of his poem ‘Ulysses,’ wrote “To Strive, To Seek, To Find, and Not To Yield.” If you ask any person who might have received an essay from me whilst in college, you can bet I … Continue reading →

Home

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I have always struggled with the question, “where are you from?” What does this question mean? Truly, those asking are wondering where I call “home,” but this could mean a lot of things. Do you wish to know where I … Continue reading →

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