10 Essential Questions: Ryan Dubberly

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Name: Ryan Dubberly
Hometown:  Seattle, WA
Member Since:  April 2017
Occupation: Electrician
Favorite Activities: Mountaineering and climbing

10 Essentials: Questions

How did you get involved with The Mountaineers?

I started hiking in December 2016 after joining Search and Rescue. I've always heard about The Mountaineers, but I didn't know much about the organization. As my outdoor recreation became more serious, and I wanted to hit more technical objectives, I looked more into the organization and decided to take the plunge to learn and explore. I'm glad I did!

What motivates you to get outside with us?

The Mountaineers is an amazing organization that I can explore, teach, and learn with. Within the same organization, I am able to meet new climbers, teach climbing/navigation/first aid to other Mountaineers, and learn new skills to explore the outdoors safely. I've met some amazing people, been given the opportunity to teach (which is great because I get to pass on knowledge freely, as others have done with me), run a committee, and learn new skills. Every activity is an adventure and The Mountaineers has so much to offer.

What's your favorite Mountaineers memory?

As someone new to the outdoors, hiking, and climbing, I spent 2017 pushing myself to learn the wilderness, climbing all five Washington volcanoes, and learning to rock climb. I taught myself the technical skills and had mentors and friends to go climb with and evaluate my skills. When I was accepted into the Seattle Intermediate Climbing program it really brought everything together and made my hard work pay off bringing a new chapter to my involvement within The Mountaineers and the outdoors. I can't wait to see what new memories I can make this year!

Who/What inspires you?

Reading guide books and watching videos of these beautiful climbs all around the northwest pushes me to better myself and gets me out there. New challenges inspire me to be better and faster. For example, I'll be doing Mt Olympus in a two-day push which inspires me to be faster and stronger.

What does adventure mean to you?

Adventure is trying new things and exploring new places. Adventure is putting yourself out there and making the most of what the world has to offer.

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