Personal
- Here's the post of the resulting adventure we had in Portland.
- Here's a related post about making adventure friends
A thread about treasured memories
(This was originally posted on twitter as a thread on January 3, 2019, but I'm transporting it here and post dating it)
I'm flying to Portland tomorrow to spend the weekend with one of my favorite people, Lucie.
Over the years, we've had a number of grand adventures, some great conversations over pitchers of Mr Pineapple at OHSO (ok, and some shitty beer at Larry's Cocktails)...
...some memorable celebrations, and some rough moments when we turned to each other for support. I even had the privilege of walking her down the aisle at her wedding.
In short, LOTS of treasured memories.
She's awesome, one of the travelers that most inspires me, and a...
...cherished friend.
And we met because I decided to be a bit uncomfortable by attending a Meetup—a backpacking trip to Havasupai—with strangers.
I know many people are nervous about situations like that, but boy, if you're open to it—you'll be rewarded with good friends 💯
End notes
Leaving the Conservation Lands Foundation
Yesterday was my last day at the Conservation Lands Foundation.
In my nearly six years on staff, we quickly built an effective national organization, developed and supported a vibrant network of grassroots advocates across the West, helped set a strong policy vision for system, and elevated the profile of the National Conservation Lands, among many other hard-fought achievements. And while it required a lot of hard work, it's impossible not to smile deeply when I think back over how far we've come; it's truly been a remarkable ride. I've had the privilege of working with some amazing colleagues and partners—most all of whom I now consider friends—on this century's greatest public lands conservation opportunity...all while having some good fun along the way, too.
Moving on is always bittersweet, but an exciting opportunity also lies ahead that will let me harness and better focus my passion for the Conservation Lands here in Arizona. I'll have more to announce in the near future.
In the meanwhile, I'm on sabbatical through mid-April, so if you have some free time and want to get together, go for a hike, or take a daytrip, send me a note and get on my calendar.