The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to....
Name: Chelise Jacobson
Hometown: Edmonds, WA
Member Since: January 2015
Occupation: Project Coordinator
Favorite Activities: Climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, scrambling, running, and stargazing
10 Essentials: Questions
How did you get involved with The Mountaineers?
My friend, Carl Marrs, took the Basic Climbing Course in high school, and I decided that I eventually wanted to do that too. Fast forward 6 years, and I signed up for the course. As an avid rock climber and backpacker, I was excited to combine both of those activities and learn mountaineering.
What motivates you to get outside with us?
I thoroughly enjoy being around like-minded outdoors people. Who else is excited to climb a mountain with over 8,000 of elevation gain?! Or go cragging at the Exits after work? Or plan a trip to Mount Shasta and Smith Rock over a 3-day weekend? The Mountaineers is filled with great people, and I am always excited to make new friends.
What's your favorite Mountaineers memory?
Getting to the top of my first trad lead was a highlight. Also seeing the Northern Lights while climbing Mount Baker was a special surprise and a great memory.
Who/What inspires you?
Lynn Hill. We are both the same height (5'2"), so her incredible climbing achievements really inspire me! If I am struggling on a rock climb, I sometimes think about how Lynn Hill utilized intermediate holds that taller people wouldn't even notice.
What does adventure mean to you?
Steps to have an adventure in the mountains:
- Plan and organize a great trip .
- Go on trip. Approximately 60% of the trip goes according to plan because of spontaneity or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Still make the most of it!
Having fun even when things turned out differently than I expected is the ultimate signal of an adventure for me. Sometimes getting rained out of a climb just means you stop for breakfast at Graham's in Glacier, WA and go find a lake to jump into!
Lightning Round
What's your happy place? Smith Rock... But after this weekend, Squamish is also on top of the list of my happy places.
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