Elevations and Depressions

Elevations and Depressions

elevations and depressions A lot of people say that mountains are dangerous and that they take lives, and although I know that is true, somehow climbing a mountain saved my life.  I always wanted to climb Rainier. From across the Puget Sound I admired her and her...
Who Let Me Graduate?

Who Let Me Graduate?

who let me graduate? If you work to play, that is okay. If you love your work and play less, that is also okay. After graduation, I went through what I like to call my quarter life crisis. How does one transition from the fun, borderline alcoholic college lifestyle to...

Looking Like You’re not Trying

looking like you’re not trying Attention all Bozemanites: this one’s for you. I was walking down Main Street earlier today on my way to Wild Joe’s for a cold brew(cut with an alternative milk–duh) that I convinced myself would spark my motivation...
Permission to Fail

Permission to Fail

permission to fail It’d be ignorant to ignore the stereotypes that shadow female athletes, following themes of weakness and overly emotional. Hannah Mavis joined the competitive mountain biking team when she was twelve years old. When she joined, Oregon had to create...
The Long Haul

The Long Haul

the long haul A story of personal growth. Backstory: Growing up in Spokane, Washington I hardly considered myself ‘outdoorsy’. I went on the occasional hike much like most people in Spokane, but I was very much into playing premier soccer and running high school...

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