Outdoor Prolink

Meet Andrew, the newest member of our Customer Service & Operations team!

When he's not helping members, you'll likely find him hanging off a rock face, chasing fresh snow, rafting a river, hopping on his bike, or practicing his fly cast.

His favorite piece of gear is a #2 Wild Country Friend, but his most controversial outdoor essential might be a single can of Chef Boyardee as his sole fuel for 8+ hour days of climbing and hiking.

After living in Australia for a year and exploring Colorado on an unforgettable 800-mile motorcycle trip with his dad, it's safe to say adventure is never far from Andrew's mind.

Please help us welcome him to the team!

Exploring the outdoors with a dog can be fun, memorable, and deeply rewarding, but it does require preparation. That’s why Lexi put together a guide on The Link (in first comment) that covers ethics, preparation, favorite activities, gear, and tips for adventuring with your four-legged companion. 🐶
Any advice or tips you’d throw in? 👇

𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Matthew C.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀?
My mom. She was involved in search and rescue and always shared stories from her climbing days.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀?
I’m a route setter at a local gym in California.

𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿?
My Mammut Trion 50L. It fits way more than expected and stays comfortable on long hikes.

𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆?
My first trip to Red Rock Canyon for multipitch climbing. It was the first time I’d climbed more than 150 feet and it completely changed my perspective on climbing.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
Take the time to enjoy the present. All you have is time, so why rush when you can slow down and reflect?

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲?
There’s no time like the present. We’re not getting any younger. Take the jump and start stacking the dad lore.