by Mt. Adams Institute | Jul 19, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
I grew up in South Florida where I took to marketing and media production at a very young age. I workedas an Aviation Electrician upon enlisting in the Navy. While the work was rewarding, I had a particularliking to photography and eventually studied graphic design. I...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jul 2, 2024 | Field Notes, LS 2024, LS Display
I grew up in Indianapolis a very active kid – playing sports and spending most of my time outside in our yard and neighborhood. I fell in love with public lands and the outdoors writ large after high school when I started rock climbing. I bounced around for a...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 20, 2024 | Field Notes, VW 2024, VW Display
I grew up in Salem, Oregon, with my brother, mother, and stepfather. I lived in Salem until I joined the U.S. Navy, where I served as a Hospital Corpsman (Medic) for eight years in various locales/environments. Most of that time was spent with the U. S. Marine Corps,...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 19, 2024 | Field Notes, VW 2024, VW Display
My name is Deonza Mohamed. I was born and raised in California. I am a U.S. Navy Veteran with 16 years of military service. My main job while serving was satellite communications. I am a lifelong university professional currently working on my fifth college degree in...
by Mt. Adams Institute | Jun 13, 2024 | Field Notes, VW 2024, VW Display
Hello, my name is Sean West. My mother instilled an appreciation for the outdoors and our public lands when I was growing up. From rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking, to a simple overnight car camping trip, we eagerly explored the Midwest, where I was raised....
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | Field Notes, LS 2024, LS Display
I grew up in a rural area and spent most of my childhood outdoors. Family camping and hiking trips were a central experience for me growing up. I received my degree in Anthropology, and worked indoors for a long time. I missed the outdoors and had to get back out...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
Hi! My name is Logan Walker. I split my youth between the fields of South Georgia and the Appalachian Mountains. I was always an outdoorsy kid, but my love for the natural environment really took off when I moved to the mountains. I quickly fell into a wonderful group...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
Greeting and salutations, my name is Darrell. I was born in Lawton, OK and spent most my life moving state from state. Before graduating high school, I’d already lived in nine states and attended dozens of different schools. This upbringing gave me an adaptive...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
My name is Colton. I grew up in Northern Michigan, so an internship with one of the various locations of the Forest Service in the US felt like a great choice. I was raised to fish and hunt, and time on the water felt right. I was in the medical services while serving...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
My name is Carlos Galeano. I am originally from Brooklyn, NY, but I was raised in the vibrant outdoors of Tampa, Florida. While I’ve always been drawn to the city’s energy, my heart belongs to the countryside. Soccer has been my lifelong passion, but I...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
My name is Sara-Jo. As a prideful AmeriCorps NCCC class XV alumni, I have direct national community service experience in disaster relief, trail building, and wilderness preservation. Afterward, I enlisted in the PA Army National Guard for 8 years and served on the...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
My name is Kathryn. I grew up in Corcoran, MN with my older brother and twin sister. I was very involved in sports growing up including soccer, basketball, and track. I continued my soccer career through to college. I graduated with a degree in Natural Resources- Park...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 17, 2024 | VW 2024, VW Display
I grew up surrounded by the breathtaking natural landscapes of Southeast Alaska, where my love for the outdoors was nurtured from a young age. Exploring the Tongass National Forest, fishing and enjoying the Stikine River, hiking, jet boating, scuba diving, and working...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 16, 2024 | LS 2024, LS Display
Hey y’all! My names JonLuke Mowell and I’m from Myersville, Maryland. My love for nature begins with my home and childhood; my surroundings were farm fields mixing with the Appalachian Mountains. This landscape became the backdrop for my passion in many different...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 16, 2024 | LS 2024, LS Display
I grew up in Spokane, Washington in a tight-knit family, all with a love for the outdoors. Living in Spokane gave me a lot of access to outdoor recreation; I grew up Nordic skiing, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and so much more. I’ve always found being outdoors...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 16, 2024 | LS 2024, LS Display
Hi y’all, my name is Palmer. I grew up in Georgia and moved to Seattle when I was about 11. I fell in love with the outdoors from an early age as my family often went camping, and after moving to Washington this was increased tenfold. I feel as though the...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 16, 2024 | LS 2024, LS Display
Hello! My name is Maiya McAuliffe; I am from Tacoma, WA, as well as a recent graduate from Pacific Lutheran University with Bachelors Degree’s in Biology and Hispanic Studies. I have been active outdoors person, whether it’s hiking, backpacking, scuba diving,...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 16, 2024 | LS 2024, LS Display
My name is Aaron Lindsey. I grew up in Maryland in a small town called Hancock. I later moved to Hagerstown. I do not recommend visiting either of these places. I was fortunate enough to have two parents who thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and consistently took me on...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 16, 2024 | LS 2024, LS Display
My name is Bill. I grew up in southwest Washington where I spent many of my days in the woods on my family’s timberland. I enjoyed my time in the woods, from Mt. St. Helens to the Cowlitz River, hunting to fishing. I am a hunter, a fisher, a hiker and a logger....
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 16, 2024 | LS 2024, LS Display
My name is Nate Jensen and I grew up in Salt Lake City, UT at the base of Millcreek Canyon. I am grateful to have grown up in such a beautiful place with the opportunity to explore Utah’s diverse ecosystems. With the Wasatch Mountain range in my backyard and the...
by Mt. Adams Institute | May 16, 2024 | LS 2024, LS Display
My name is Alex Cohen. I was born just outside of D.C. but moved to the PNW in elementary school and grew up on Bainbridge Island in Washington. I have always been an active person – I played a variety of sports growing up which turned to outdoor recreation as I...
